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entertainment2 years ago

Remembering Jock Zonfrillo: Tributes and Warning Signs

The first 17 minutes of the unreleased season of MasterChef Australia, featuring the late British celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo, mistakenly emerged online despite Channel 10 vowing to postpone it in the wake of his death. The show's future is now in limbo as network bosses and sponsors consider if and how to proceed. Zonfrillo, who started his career working under Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White in the UK, famously overcame an addiction to heroin during his teenage years in Glasgow before becoming one of Australia's most celebrated chefs.

via Daily Mail|
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entertainment2 years ago

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo passes away at 46.

Jock Zonfrillo, the Scottish chef and MasterChef Australia judge, has died at the age of 46. The new season of the cooking competition has been postponed following his death. Zonfrillo's family confirmed the news in a statement posted to his Instagram account, calling for privacy to grieve. Zonfrillo's culinary journey began at the age of 13 as a dishwasher and he went on to become head chef at several renowned restaurants in Adelaide. He joined MasterChef Australia as a judge in 2019. Fellow celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay paid tribute to Zonfrillo.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
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entertainment2 years ago

MasterChef Judge Jock Zonfrillo Passes Away at 46.

Jock Zonfrillo, a chef and judge on "MasterChef Australia," died at age 46 on April 30, on the eve of the show's season premiere. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Zonfrillo was a celebrated chef who owned two restaurants and received numerous awards. He was named a judge on "MasterChef Australia" in 2019 and appeared on spinoff series. The show's producers and fellow celebrity chefs, including Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, expressed their shock and sadness at his passing.

via TODAY|
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entertainment2 years ago

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo passes away at 46.

Jock Zonfrillo, the award-winning chef and host of MasterChef Australia, has died suddenly at the age of 46. His death was confirmed by broadcaster Network 10 on the day the 2023 season premiere of MasterChef was set to air. Zonfrillo is survived by his wife and four children. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief from figures in the culinary and entertainment world, including celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay.

via BBC|
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entertainment2 years ago

MasterChef Judge Jock Zonfrillo Passes Away at 46.

Jock Zonfrillo, a judge on "MasterChef Australia," has died suddenly at the age of 46 on the eve of the show's new series. The Scottish presenter had been due to star in the premiere of the new series on Monday alongside guest judge British chef Jamie Oliver. Zonfrillo had a successful career in the kitchen, including opening his own fine dining establishment, Restaurant Orana in Adelaide, which won culinary accolades in 2019 and 2020 before its closure. He leaves behind a wife and four children.

via CNN|
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entertainment2 years ago

MasterChef Australia Judge Jock Zonfrillo Passes Away at 46.

Jock Zonfrillo, a celebrated chef and judge on MasterChef Australia, has died at the age of 46. No cause of death was given. Zonfrillo was known for his renowned restaurants, including Restaurant Orana and Bistro Blackwood, and his television career as a judge on MasterChef Australia, Celebrity MasterChef Australia, and Junior MasterChef Australia. He released his autobiography, Last Shot, earlier this year. Zonfrillo is survived by his wife and four children.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

MasterChef Australia Judge Jock Zonfrillo Passes Away at 46.

Jock Zonfrillo, the Scottish chef and MasterChef Australia judge, has died unexpectedly at the age of 46. His family confirmed the news in a statement and a new season of MasterChef Australia has been postponed. Zonfrillo joined the show as a judge in 2019 and was known for his award-winning restaurants. Despite his success, he faced financial difficulties and controversy in the past. He is survived by his wife and four children.

via Deadline|
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obituary2 years ago

MasterChef Australia Judge Jock Zonfrillo Passes Away at 46

Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish TV presenter and former chef, known for his recent role as a judge on “MasterChef Australia,” has died suddenly at the age of 46. No cause of death was disclosed. Zonfrillo led a colorful and controversial life, with his Orana Foundation and the bankruptcy of his two Adelaide restaurants being the subject of controversy. He was married three times and reportedly met his third wife, Lauren Fried, via Twitter. Zonfrillo was described as a loving father, husband, brother, and son, and will be greatly missed.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

MasterChef Australia Judge Jock Zonfrillo Dies at 46 on Eve of New Series

Channel Ten has cancelled the premiere of MasterChef Australia following the sudden death of judge Jock Zonfrillo at age 46. Zonfrillo, a Scottish-Australian chef, had hosted the popular cooking show with Andy Allen and Melissa Leong since 2019. No cause of death has been disclosed. Zonfrillo is survived by his third wife and four children. Tributes from the celebrity and culinary worlds have flooded in.

via Daily Mail|
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