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MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo found dead by police in Melbourne
Jock Zonfrillo death: Family of the chef and MasterChef Australia judge announced he died on April 30, ahead of the premiere of the 15th season on May 1.
MasterChef Australia host and judge Jock Zonfrillo died at age 46 on April 30 in Melbourne. His family shared a statement on Instagram revealing his death. No cause of death has been shared as yet. Network 10, which produces the show in Australia, stated that the premiere of the 15th season, with guest judge Jamie Oliver, which was due to take place on May 1 was postponed. (Also read: Food has saved, guided me, says Jock Zonfrillo)
The channel wrote on Twitter, "Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family. Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday. MasterChef Australia will not air this week." Jock had been part of the competition since 2019 first as a guest just. He joined the program as co-host with former winner Andy Allen and food writer Melissa Leong in 2020.
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family. Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday.
MasterChef Australia will not air this week.
MasterChef Australia will not air this week.
