2024 ushers in a new MasterChef Australia era, and there's never been a season like this.

We've never seen creations like these, we've never met cooks like these and there have never been moments like these!

Andy Allen carries on Jock Zonfrillo's legacy alongside three acclaimed new judges: MasterChef Australia alum Poh Ling Yeow, food critic and journalist Sofia Levin, and multi–Michelin Star and award-winning chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli.

The new judging panel will mentor this season's crop of contenders through exciting challenges designed to test and develop them while honing their skills at every turn.

The competition will be fierce as 22 of Australia's best home cooks assemble, vying for the coveted title of MasterChef Australia winner 2024 and $250,000 in prize money. This season will also see a money-can't-buy prize on offer, with an opportunity of a lifetime in store for the winner.

In its 16th season, MasterChef Australia continues to be a magnet for the world's biggest culinary icons.

The format is to be known as Fans & Favourites and will feature 12 new contestants and 12 former contestants.

Returning for its eighth season, MasterChef Australia will this year take the best of what has been before and combine it with more big name international guest chefs, bright new talent and exciting challenges to create a truly remarkable series