Australia’s favourite cooking show MasterChef is officially coming to an end, and after last night’s elimination, we have our final two.
Favourites Billie McKay and Sara Todd are the last cooks standing after the final fan Daniel Lamble left.
Series judges Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen were back to taste-test each and every dish as it’s plated up to determine who will be the season’s winner.
Ahead of the season premiering, Melissa told our sister site WHO just how amazing this season is, and why the new dynamic is one to watch.
The judges are back with a talented crop of cooks.
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“Throwing together 12 contestants that have been here before and have gone out into the world and achieved their own sense of self within the world of food – then throw in 12 superfans who have grown up watching the show and are really very sophisticated in what they can achieve. That’s an interesting dynamic,” Melissa told WHO.
“I think for the returning contestants, they are invigorated by that rush of new blood. And for the brand new superfans, they are really working with people who have been their heroes and who they aspire to be,” she added.
“You see a lot of incredible food, you see a lot of personal, individual styles being struck very early, and that’s something that doesn’t happen for a long time with people who are trying to find their identity in the kitchen. It’s really a testament to the quality of [the contestants].”
Billie has the highest odds of winning this season.
(Image: Ten)With the competition as fierce as this, the pressure was high for the seasoned winners, and they proved throughout the weeks just why they’re some of the best ever to enter the kitchen.
Here are how the final two are expected to succeed on the show and Sportsbet has season 7 winner Billie McKay as the one who’s tipped to be the last remaining favourite in the competition, with her odds of winning at 1.12.
Fellow favourite Sarah Todd is coming out second at 6.00.
Even though it appears Billie will be taking home the grand title, as we know anything can happen in the famous kitchen – so watch this space.
Favourite Julie is set to take third place.
(Image: Ten)All season bookies have ranked the favourites higher than the fans.
Last week the odds were 1.07 for the returnees and 7.00 for the newcomers – but now we have our answer, and it seems the favourites were too good for the budding cooks.
This story was originally featured on our sister site, New Idea.
