MasterChef Australia series 14
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The fourteenth series of the Australian cooking game show MasterChef Australia premiered on 18 April 2022 on Network 10.[1] The format for this season is Fans & Favourites,[2] and features 12 new contestants and 12 former contestants.[3] Andy Allen, Melissa Leong, and Jock Zonfrillo returned to the show as judges from the previous season.
MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites | |
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Season 14 | |
Judges | |
No. of contestants | 24 |
Winner | Billie McKay |
Runner-up | Sarah Todd |
No. of episodes | 62 |
Release | |
Original network | Network 10 |
Original release | 18 April (2022-04-18) – 12 July 2022 (2022-07-12) |
Additional information | |
Filming dates | December 2021 (2021-12) |
Series chronology | |
In October 2021, Ten announced that MasterChef Australia would return for its 14th season in 2022, initially announced as Foodies Vs. Favourites.[3] In January 2022, production was temporarily halted after several members of the cast and production team tested positive for COVID-19. The judges, cast and crew are all fully vaccinated against the virus.[2]
This series was won by Billie McKay in the grand finale against Sarah Todd, on 12 July 2022, making her the first and only two-time MasterChef Australia champion.