MasterChef rumours: Curtis Stone?
Curtis Stone, 2012 winner Andy Allen and an "unnamed female" amongst latest rumoured names.
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Curtis Stone, 2012 winner Andy Allen and an “unnamed female” are the latest named rumoured for 2020 MasterChef judges.
The Herald Sun teased the names in a speculative piece on Friday. They differ somewhat from the names Who magazine declared last month: Maggie Beer, Curtis Stone, and Poh Ling Yeow.
According to the latest report Poh Ling Yeow, Sarah Todd or Julie Goodwin are not on the list, while several cook-offs would be held in California, where Stone has restaurants.
“I’ve got some pretty crazy time commitments in the US but getting back over here and being a part of it and dropping in and out of the show has been really fun,” Stone said.
He added that negotiating time needed for filming would be very tough.
“I’ve got a pretty full schedule back in the States, but you never know.”
Filming for the series will begin sooner rather than later meaning 10 will need to confirm its new line-up in coming weeks, with the network Upfronts due in early October.
A 10 spokesperson said, “We are still casting and no decision has been made.”
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I still like Alastair McLeod ….good personality and chef…but like everyone else…does he want to sideline his life now…for Masterchef….big ask for anyone…TV shows can fail overnight….
I reckon Maeve O’Meara would’ve been great and the other French chef Gauillaume who’s got a bistro in Melbourne’s Crown casino
Show won’t be the same without Matt Gary and George.
Time to move on.
Anyone but him.
It looks like they’re having trouble finding replacements. But I doubt the show will go ahead with the new season anyway.
I actually think they will have a hefty list of choices. MCA has a worldwide reputation, the only issue is time commitment.
Seems to me….10 are having trouble finding anyone to do it….just me…
Adrian Richardson would be a good pick
Yes, I think the Coles connection as a sponsor means we can almost certainly say Curtis will be on the show. I’m not an avid Masterchef watcher, but I would support the show of Kylie was on it, as I have a new admiration/respect for her after hearing her life story on Anh’s Brush With Fame recently
Strong rumblings that Kylie Kwong is that unnamed female and I for one think that is an excellent choice.
I hope they pick at least one chef/critic who isn’t a household name.
Tonia Todman perhaps (I jest but I really do love her)
It sounds like ch10 are making this up as they go along. GGM will be missed, but I think that they were also ready for a change
10 needs to get the balance just right. Either way, this could be the renaissance that the series has long needed. I feel that it’s been stagnant for much too long, and after all these years, the three judges had never endeared themselves to me, and their overuse of stock phrases had worn very thin.
I imagine Curtis Stone would be much too busy, especially on such short notice. I can see him making guest appearances, but full-time is perhaps a bit too much to ask.
I’m sure Coles will chip in the salary Curtis would demand.