Could the new MasterChef judges already be on the chopping block? Fans beg for Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris to return and slam the show’s current hosts for being too nice
They’re only three nights into the job, but already some MasterChef fans are accusing the show’s new judging panel of being too nice.
Some viewers have claimed Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen, along with guest judge Gordon Ramsay, dished up too much praise during Wednesday’s episode.
‘Let me guess, judges – insert dish is “perfect”,’ wrote one sarcastic fan on Twitter.
Everyone’s a food critic: They’re only three nights into the job, but already some MasterChef fans are accusing the show’s new judging panel of being too nice. Pictured, (L-R) Andy Allen, Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo, and guest judge Gordon Ramsay
Another asked, ‘Anyone miss the old judges?’, referring to Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris, who departed the series last year after contract negotiations fell through.
Some thought the new judges were too repetitive and didn’t bring anything new to the table.
‘When there are 4 judges, we don’t need to hear the same praise/critique 4 times. We’ve all got isolation to get back to guys, c’mon,’ tweeted one fan.
Food for thought: Some viewers have claimed the show’s judges dished up too much praise during Wednesday’s episode
Scathing review: ‘Let me guess, judges – insert dish is “perfect”,’ wrote one sarcastic fan on Twitter
Gone but not forgotten: Another asked, ‘Anyone miss the old judges?’ referring to Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris who departed the series last year
Repeat act: Some thought the new judges were too repetitive and didn’t bring anything new to the table
Added another: ‘I was hoping with the new #MasterChefAU judges we might have some fresh cliches. Nope. Perfection. Hero of the dish. Elevate. Feel free to add your own…’
According to one viewer, the show’s judges were far too generous in their critiques of the food laid out in front of them.
‘This group’s food looked like a dog’s brekkie but the judges comments disagree,’ commented one dismayed fan.
‘When there are 4 judges, we don’t need to hear the same praise/critique 4 times. We’ve all got isolation to get back to guys, c’mon,’ tweeted one fan
‘I was hoping with the new #MasterChefAU judges we might have some fresh cliches. Nope. Perfection. Hero of the dish. Elevate. Feel free to add your own…’ added another
Calling them out: According to one viewer, the show’s judges were far too generous in their critiques of the food laid out in front of them
Normally critical Gordon, 53, appeared to be in a great mood during Wednesday’s taste test, heaping praise on the contestants’ meals.
‘They’re fit for a queen. Dressed up, ready to visit Buckingham Palace. They look beautiful,’ he said of a plate of asparagus.
He continued: ‘Most glamorous asparagus I’ve ever seen in my life. Love it.’
Good taste: The normally critical Gordon appeared to be in a great mood during Wednesday’s taste test, heaping praise on the contestants’ meals