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Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'I stopped watching': MasterChef Australia fans left furious as major detail on promotional poster appears to reveal winner of 2025 Back To Win season ahead of finale
MasterChef Australia fans are furious as they are sure the winner of the 2025 Back To Win season was accidentally revealed early on a promotional poster. Back to Win features judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Poh Ling Yeow and 24 contestants from previous seasons returning for a shot at winning the Masterchef Australia title. The winner is due to be crowned later this month, but fuming fans have spotted a promotional poster that could reveal who the victor already is. The material features contestant Laura Sharrad, the only person pictured on the poster who is still competing in the competition. The others shown have already been eliminated, while the remaining top nine are nowhere to be seen on the material. Fans recently took to Facebook to claim that this means Laura will be announced as the winner imminently, but not everyone is happy about it. "It's Laura. She's the only one that's not yet eliminated," one fan wrote. "If you believe that the poster tells you the winner, Laura is the only one left from the promo poster," another wrote. "So I guess the winner has been announced." One more fan said they hoped it wasn't Laura who won, and they would love to see Callum claim victory instead, drawing battle lines among fans. Another person chimed in, claiming Laura was decided the winner "weeks ago," as all the promos are about her and she gets the most airtime. "I stopped watching because I'm sick of watching Laura cook and getting the most air time," another person wrote. One more person pointed out that when Network 10 started the program, Laura was holding up a trophy, another sign that she could be victorious. However, others have claimed the poster does not predict the winner at all, with one person betting Laura will be booted right at the end. "I think Laura will be eliminated when it comes down to the last three or four, only because the pressure becomes too much for her," they wrote. "I predict one of the boys will win, either Callum, Declan or Ben, maybe." Another person said "there are more deserving winners than her," with a fan adding "it would be great for a man to win it for a change." The last man to win the cooking competition was Brent Draper in Season 15 before Justin Narayan claimed the title two years earlier in Season 13. The winner of this season will not only redeem the glory they missed out on in their past season but also nab a $250,000 cash prize and the coveted MasterChef trophy. The grand Finale of MasterChef Australia: Back to Win 2025 will air on Sunday, July 16th at 7:30 PM.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MasterChef Australia's Declan Cleary, 27, steps into father figure role with co-star Sarah Todd's son after revealing their age-gap romance
It seems Masterchef Australia star Declan Cleary is stepping into a father figure role with Sarah Todd's son after going public with their age-gap relationship. In Sunday night's episode, the fan favourite chef was sent home after his inside out skewers were deemed 'incomplete' by the judges, narrowly missing the 17th season's top ten. In light of his exit, Declan's girlfriend and fellow Back To Win contestant Sarah, 38, took to Instagram to gush about the 27-year-old with a slew of photos, a number of which featured Declan bonding with her 14-year-old son Phoenix. In the snaps, the former builder was all smiles as he played the doting dad, taking the young teenager golfing, go-kart racing and even on a day trip to Luna Park. 'MasterChef kitchen with you was filled with laughter, lightness, and joy…' Sarah captioned the post, which has received nearly 23,000 likes. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, . 'Our lunchtime workouts to weekends with Phoenix and Sol (Declan's dog), and the way you could make me laugh even in the most stressful moments, you made this unforgettable.' She added: 'You'll be so missed in that kitchen, by me, and by everyone watching along at home. 'But this is only the beginning of your food journey…and I can't wait for all the belly laughs still to come.' Declan sweetly responded in the comments section, saying: 'Thanks my love I definitely have come out a winner.' Earlier this month, Sarah and Declan came clean about their secret romance, revealing that they have already moved in together following the high-pressure show. Speaking to Stellar Magazine, Declan revealed that the pair 'instantly got along', which saw them spend lots of time together behind the scenes. However, it wasn't until Sarah landed in an elimination challenge that Declan's feelings became apparent, and he knew he needed to tell her how he felt. 'As she's walking into the elimination [challenge], I said, "Sarah, can I ask you something? Would you like to go on a date with me?" 'And she just looked at me and said, "You're a bloody idiot",' he said. While the poorly-timed invitation didn't land the way he thought it would, Sarah eventually came around to the idea of them together. 'After I got through the stress of the elimination and had a couple of days to recover, I realised it made sense,' she said. For their first date, the pair visited Grampians National Park for a romantic weekend away. They enjoyed exploring markets, eating at picturesque restaurants and going for walks in the central Victoria highlands. Now, after wrapping filming on the show, Declan has made the move from Sydney's Northern Beaches to Melbourne. They are joined by his dog Sol and her son Phoenix. MasterChef Australia airs five nights a week from Sunday to Thursday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
News.com.au
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
MasterChef Australia star wins major challenge with dish to be stocked in Coles
It's the challenge MasterChef contestants – and viewers – most look forward to each season. This year, there was a fresh twist on the long-running Channel 10 cooking series as Curtis Stone returned to the kitchen, tasking the cooks with imagining a winning dish to be stocked at supermarket giant Coles. While the brief has in years past been to create a special sauce, this time around, the Back to Win contestants were challenged with whipping up the tastiest 'winter warmer' ice-cream flavour. It's a particularly beloved challenge among viewers, giving fans the chance to taste the handiwork they only get to see on a TV screen. And competition was fierce, with the cast pulling out the big guns for a slice of the coveted Coles freezer section. Sarah wanted to embrace nostalgia, dreaming up a 'spider' inspired dessert, while Ben combined the tropical flavours of banana and coconut. Jamie, meanwhile, pictured a night by the fire with a Dark and Stormy cocktail, using rum and ginger to concoct his own sweet treat. Former runner-up Laura went for a classic flavour profile: Sticky Date Pudding. Sounds simple, though Laura was using up to nine elements in her dish, including homemade pineapple caramel, charred and pickled pineapple and rum. After hitting a hurdle at the very last minute, with Laura needing to use liquid nitrogen to churn her ice cream to plate in time, the three-time MasterChef competitor was ultimately crowned winner of the challenge, with her ice-cream to be stocked in Coles from tomorrow. 'If I was competing against you today, I'd be really annoyed I didn't think of that,' judge Poh Ling Yeow said. 'Decadent, silky, it was the ultimate winter warmer, and we can't wait to see it on the shelves.' Stone added, 'The idea of turning a quintessential winter pudding into an ice-cream is really smart. What you've done is, you've given us all those flavours we love. The butter, the richness, the caramel, the dates, and you've turned it into this velvety masterpiece.' Laura said she was thrilled to have her very own ice-cream stocked in Coles, a dream which typically would take 'years' to pull off. 'It's honestly so surreal,' she said. 'Such an incredible opportunity that usually takes years to get to this stage, so have the opportunity to do this in such a short amount of time is truly special.' Laura's Sticky Date Pudding & Butterscotch Sauce Ice Cream ($8 per tub) will be available exclusively at Coles stores nationally for a limited time from June 26.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans mock MasterChef Australia stars Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd over 'cringe' flirty Instagram messages - after confirming age-gap romance
MasterChef Australia 's lovebirds Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd are continuing to show off their age gap romance on social media. This week, Declan appeared in a video posted to Instagram in which he made some fresh fish he caught in a creek. The chef, 27, caught the eye of his love, Sarah, 38, who was quick to comment below the video. 'What a feast…and how gorgeous that spot is' she wrote to which Declan replied, 'Nearly as gorgeous as you'. Fans replied to the flirty exchange, with one writing, 'ew gross…. I'm jealous' with someone else agreeing, 'so jealous'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Another said 'cringe' while yet one more person chimed in with, 'stop it'. Declan and Sarah both appeared in the Back To Win series this year, and have gone public with their romance on Instagram. Recently, Declan left a suggestive comment on Sarah's recent video, which showed her pairing mango, salt and chilli in 'a weird food combination' that she claims just 'works'. 'What's your weirdest food combo that actually works? I'm testing out weird food pairings and had to kick it off with one I secretly love…' Sarah captioned the post, which has garnered over 4,000 likes since being posted. '@HotToddyChilli Birdseye, mango and salt. Don't judge, it's already a fave in India! Swap it for green mango and it's game over,' she ended the post. Fans of the foodie flooded the comments with praise for the unorthodox pairing, while also suggesting their own strange combinations. However, Declan raised the temperature in the comments section with his own 'saucy' pairing. 'Wow I bet some hot toddy would work well on papaya with lime and salt,' he cheekily wrote. The remark, though alluding to Sarah's chilli brand Hot Toddy, also came across as flirty, considering her surname is Todd. Sarah and Declan went public with their relationship earlier this month, revealing that they have already moved in together following the high-pressure show. Speaking to Stellar Magazine, Declan admitted that despite their big age gap, the pair 'instantly got along', which saw them spend lots of time together behind the scenes. However, it wasn't until Sarah landed in an elimination challenge that Declan's feelings became apparent, and he knew he needed to tell her how he felt. 'As she's walking into the elimination [challenge], I said, 'Sarah, can I ask you something? Would you like to go on a date with me?' And she just looked at me and said, 'You're a bloody idiot',' he said. While the poorly-timed invitation didn't land the way he thought it would, Sarah eventually came around to the idea of them together. 'After I got through the stress of the elimination and had a couple of days to recover, I realised it made sense,' she said. For their first date, the pair visited Grampians National Park for a romantic weekend away, exploring markets, eating at picturesque restaurants and going for walks in the central Victoria highlands. Now, after wrapping filming on the show, Declan has made the move from Sydney's Northern Beaches to Melbourne - along with his dog Sol - to be with Sarah and her 14-year-old son Phoenix.
Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MasterChef stars' secret relationship revealed: Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary share details about their romance
It seems love is in the air at the MasterChef Australia kitchen as two contestants from the Back To Win season have fallen head over heels. Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary, who have been battling it out on screen, have come clean about their secret romance, revealing that they have already moved in together following the high-pressure show. Speaking to this week's Stellar Magazine, Declan revealed that the pair 'instantly got along', which saw them spend lots of time together behind the scenes. However, it wasn't until 38-year-old Sarah landed in an elimination challenge that Declan's feelings became apparent, and he knew he needed to tell her how he felt. 'As she's walking into the elimination [challenge], I said, "Sarah, can I ask you something? Would you like to go on a date with me?" And she just looked at me and said, "You're a bloody idiot",' he said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. While the poorly-timed invitation didn't land the way he thought it would, Sarah eventually came around to the idea of them together. 'After I got through the stress of the elimination and had a couple of days to recover, I realised it made sense,' she said. For their first date, the pair visited Grampians National Park for a romantic weekend away, exploring markets, eating at picturesque restaurants and going for walks in the central Victoria highlands. Now, after wrapping filming on the show, Declan has made the move from Sydney's Northern Beaches to Melbourne - along with his dog Sol - to be with Sarah and her 14-year-old son Phoenix. The romance comes after a supposed spoiler revealed the winner of the current Back To Win season, sending fans into a frenzy. Taking to Reddit, one fan of the beloved cooking show pointed out on Tuesday that the promotional picture on the network's streaming service 10Play featured mostly eliminated contestants, leading them to wonder whether it shone a light on who the winner would be. 'Has anyone noticed how many contestants on this advert for Masterchef on 10Play app has already been eliminated??' the Reddit user captioned the screenshot. 'Darsh, Steph, Sav and Tim all eliminated... could this be a sign?' they asked. The fan then went on to predict who may be facing the chopping block next based on the poster. 'Maybe Laura and Declan will be out the door soon too??' Other MasterChef devotees flooded the comments of the Reddit post with their takes on the theory. One person noted that the adverts were probably made before filming had commenced and therefore randomly fronted. 'Think someone mentioned it already but [by] the time they made this [ad], they haven't finished their filming. Thus they just putted [sic] random people on the pic. ' Another person theorised that they used the most popular faces of the show for the poster. 'I think they just use whoever is most popular / easy to attract viewers in rather than based on who makes it far (plus it's already mentioned these are done before filming is done). Steph has a huge IG following so makes sense why she's front and centre.' 'Laura definitely won't go before top 10,' another person confidently predicted.
