Latest News About Masterchef Australia

Here’s the latest available on MasterChef Australia as of May 2026.

• The 17th series, also promoted as Back To Win, premiered in April 2025 and features the same judging panel from series 16: Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli. This season continued the franchise’s format with celebrity and fan interest around the returning contestants.[2]
• Series 16 concluded in July 2024 with Nat Thaipun winning $250,000 and a Crown Melbourne residency; Josh Perry finished as runner-up, and Savindri (Sav) Perera placed third.[1]
• There’s ongoing media coverage around MasterChef Australia spin-offs and related specials, with regular updates about episodes, guest judges, and prize details as the show evolves under the same core brand.[4][1]

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