MasterChef

Written in ENTERTAINMENT he 1/5/2023 · 11:07 hs

Last night, Sunday April 30, 2023, MasterChef Australiashared a statement through his social networks where he reported the death of the chef y judge of said reality, Jock Zonfrillowho from the age of 15 showed culinary talent and thanks to his effort and presence in haute cuisine, he made it to the popular program.

Zonfrillo he was 46 years old at the time of his death, and although the causes of his death have not yet been revealed deathIn addition to the fact that there were no reports that he faced any health problem, a rumor has begun to spread that the problem of sudden death would have been related to a drug problem.

And it is that according to CNN, the past of the famous judge of MasterChef Australia It was stormy because despite the success he had, before reaching the screen in 2019, he had been addicted to heroin, an addiction that had caused him various problems but it is said that he had stopped, although there is the possibility of a relapse, however, More details are expected to be released in the coming days.

Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrilloa beloved family member of MasterChef Australia. Jock passed away yesterday in Melbourne, the statement said.

Jock Zonfrillo and his time as a judge in MasterChef Australia

Through the statement shared by MasterChef Australiait was reported that Jock Zonfrillo he was appointed a judge on the reality show in 2019, where he “took pride in challenging and coaching contestants and, of course, inspiring a nation of home cooks, through his charisma and “wicked sense of humor.”

Likewise, they portrayed him as a generous and passionate man in the kitchen, with a great love for gastronomy and his family; in fact, all this led him to obtain the prestigious Basque Culinary World Prize in 2018; and in the same year that he entered the program and in 2020 his restaurant “Orana” was recognized with the coveted distinction of three hats.

Zonfrillo he was a chef, author of the best-seller “Last Shot” and philanthropist who will be remembered “as a loving father, husband, brother and son”, as well as “determined, talented and with a lot of guts”, according to MasterChef Australiahe judge He was born in Glasgow, the son of an Italian and a Scotsman.

At just 12 years old he began knocking on doors in kitchens looking for work, in fact, he became one of the youngest cooking students at the Turnberry Hotel, he was only 15 years old and at 17 he was already working with Marco Pierre White in his restaurant namesake and upon moving to Australia opened Bistro Blackwood and Restaurant Orana in Adelaide.

Finally, after his sudden deaththe reality show announced that there will be no broadcast this week out of respect for his memory.