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10 People We Reckon Should Be The New ‘MasterChef’ Judges

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Our world was shaken yesterday after learning that none of the MasterChef judges would be returning next season.

All three judges – Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris – have confirmed that they won’t be continuing with the popular cooking show after negotiations with Network Ten fell through.

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Thank you so very much for supporting @masterchefau over the last 11 years. We have loved every single moment. It is however with a heavy heart that I can confirm that season 11 was our last. We were really keen to continue but we were unable to agree to all terms for the new contract. We have enjoyed 11 wonderful years on Masterchef Australia with Network Ten, and I want to take this opportunity to thank Ten for this amazing opportunity and for Network Ten’s backing of this very special show. We have met some beautiful people, discovered and guided some of the brightest up-and-comers in the Australian food scene, worked with the best chefs in the world in front of the camera, and with the TV industry’s finest professionals behind the scenes. And of course, we three judges have formed a lifelong friendship that will live on far beyond the show. I want to take this opportunity to thank you and everyone who has shared our amazing journey with us – especially all those fantastic contestants. I look forward to sharing many more adventures with you in the future. And finally I wish the new judges all the best with the show that we love so much. Thank you all. I don’t want to take any gloss off tonight’s well deserved winner so I will not be making any further comment. Love Matt.

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While this is obviously very sad, especially in the case of Matt who IMHO is one of the most delightful people on Aussie TV, it’s also pretty exciting. It’s the first opportunity to pick three new faces to front the series and the options are endless.

We’ve selected 10 people we reckon should be the new MasterChef judges:

#1. Poh Ling Yeow

If Poh isn’t immediately confirmed as a MasterChef judge in the coming days, we riot.

#2. Maggie Beer

She’s always been the fourth MasterChef judge anyways, so let’s make it official.

#3. Adam Liaw

Imagine all that Twitter banter live?! Adam will bring a bit of humour back to the show.

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#4. Nigella Lawson

I’m aware getting Nigella to sign on as a judge would be an impossible task, but a girl can dream.

#5. Kylie Kwong

As one of Australia’s most beloved celebrity chefs, Kylie would absolutely boss it in this role.

#6. Callum Hann

Who better to lead MasterChef’s second life than the winner of All-Stars? Callum can cook with the best of them.

#7. Marion Grasby

Marion is a MasterChef legend who has crafted an incredible career since her season. She is definitely up for the job.

#8. Curtis Stone

This is a given and tbh, I think he’s the most likely to have already been offered the job. He would bring a bit of star power to the judging panel.

#9. Julie Goodwin

As the first winner of MasterChef and pressure test veteran, Julie has to be in with a chance.

#10. Hayden Quinn

Nothing wrong with a bit of eye candy, hey? I would personally love to see Hayden wearing a cravat.

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We are hoping to learn the judges’ replacement in the near future, but until then please stop asking Adam Liaw about it. He has had enough.

Fair enough.