Colin Fassnidge has been spotted for the first time since the death of his close friend Jock Zonfrillo was announced earlier this week.
The celebrity chef and My Kitchen Rules star, 48, who admitted he is struggling to accept the news, was spotted making his way through Sydney Airport.
Colin kept it casual in a white T-shirt and jeans, and covered his face with sunglasses and a hat.
The Irish-born chef had been friends with MasterChef star Zonfrillo for 20 years. He told Daily Mail Australia earlier this week that he and the “entire community” are struggling to process the tragic news.
Zonfrillo’s heartbroken family announced his death in a statement on Monday. A Victoria Police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia they found Zonfrillo’s body at about 2am Monday after being called to a hotel on Lygon Street in Carlton for a welfare check.
Colin Fassnidge has been spotted for the first time since the death of his close friend Jock Zonfrillo was announced earlier this week
No cause of death has been released, but police say his death is not being treated as suspicious.
On Tuesday, during a break from filming the upcoming season of their show My Kitchen Rules this week, Colin and Manu Feildel enjoyed a shot of whiskey in honor of MasterChef judge Jock, who passed away at the age of 46.
“Late night filming with a whiskey for our deceased but forever friend. Love from our My Kitchen Rules team to our MasterChef team,” Colin captioned his Instagram post, alongside a heartbroken emoji.
The celebrity chef and My Kitchen Rules star, 48, who admitted he is struggling to accept the news, was spotted making his way through Sydney Airport.
Colin previously said of Jock’s death, “It’s so shocking. I’m sitting on a rock right now trying to take it in, I don’t know what to say. I’m floored.’
He said there was no indication anything was wrong with Zonfrillo and the news came as a complete surprise.
The pair spoke regularly, but their last in-depth conversation was six months ago.
Colin previously said of Jock’s death, “It’s so shocking. I’m sitting on a rock right now trying to take it in, I don’t know what to say. I’m floored’
“He flew, he did a great job, he had a great show, he was on top of the world,” Colin explains.
“Jock was normal, he was healthy and he lived a good life.
“I just feel so sorry for his other half.”
“With hearts completely shattered and with no way of knowing how to go through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” his family said in a statement Monday.
On Tuesday, during a break from filming the upcoming season of their show My Kitchen Rules this week, Colin and Manu Feildel enjoyed a shot of whiskey in honor of MasterChef judge Jock, who passed away at the age of 46
The Irish-born chef had been friends with MasterChef star Zonfrillo for 20 years. He told Daily Mail Australia earlier this week that he and the ‘whole community’ are struggling to process the tragic news
“With hearts completely shattered and with no way of knowing how to go through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” his family said in a statement Monday.
“There are so many words to describe him, so many stories to be told, but right now we are too overwhelmed to put them into words.
“For those who crossed his path, became his mate or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scotsman in your heart when you have your next whisky.”
They continued, “We beg you to please let us grieve in private as we find a way to navigate this, and find space on the other side to celebrate our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend.”
The Scottish-Australian chef and restaurateur co-hosted popular cooking show Channel 10 with Andy Allen and Melissa Leong in 2019.
Zonfrillo is survived by his third wife, Lauren Fried, and his four children: Ava and Sophia, from his first two marriages, and Alfie and Isla, with Fried.
Zonfrillo is survived by his third wife, Lauren Fried, and his four children: Ava and Sophia, from his first two marriages, and Alfie and Isla, with Fried