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MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo passes away; Ten postpones season premiere

Darcy Song

May 1, 2023 2:38

The new season of MasterChef Australia will not air on Ten tonight following the sudden passing of Jock Zonfrillo, one of the show’s judges since 2019.

The Paramount-owned network confirmed on Monday afternoon that the Scottish television presenter passed away yesterday in Melbourne. Zonfrillo joined the show four years ago alongside Melissa Leong and Andy Allen.

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Darcy Song

Darcy Song was a reporter at Mumbrella, covering media owners, adtech and social platforms. She left in October 2023.

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