Masterchef’s Sara Oteri: ‘Working with Sean Cummins prepared me for Marco Pierre White’
Oteri during last night’s pressure test
Last night’s eliminated Masterchef contestant Sara Oteri has said her ad industry background was “incredibly valuable” during her time in the kitchen, while working with adman Sean Cummins was all the preparation she needed to face chef Marco Pierre White.
The former Ogilvy and Cummins & Partners copywriter floundered in her first pressure test on the Channel Ten show last night after being one of the favourites among the judges, including the notoriously tough White. The episode pulled in 1.070m metro viewers.
Oteri told Mumbrella the Masterchef experience was more stressful than working in advertising, even beating the stress of pitching.
I couldn’t agree more. I went to “Sean School” when I was a junior. 10 years later I still quote him. He is an unbelievable teacher and has launched more careers than many would know.
I really enjoyed watching Sara on the show. As I said to someone…’this girl is a female copywriter in Australian agency land…they don’t get much tougher or more tenacious than that!’
Congratulations Sara.
Sean needs a new stock-photo. the arms-crossed-with-pink-shirt look is getting old
Wow, talk about never missing an opportunity.
This really didn’t warrant a story Tim.
Hi Don,
As the most-read article on our site yesterday I’d say the majority of our readers don’t agree with that sentiment, but thanks for the feedback.
Cheers,
Alex – editor, Mumbrella
I’m a die hearting fan of sara oteri..Does anyone know where is she working nowadays in Australia!!!? (2020)