MasterChef Australia fans outraged over rumours Jamie Oliver is set to replace Jock Zonfrillo on the new season
MasterChef Australia fans are furious over rumors that Jamie Oliver will replace Jock Zonfrillo in the new season
There are rumors that cfamous chef Jamie Oliver will replace Jock Zonfrillo about the upcoming season of MasterChef Australia.
But many fans have flocked to social media to express their disapproval of the 48-year-old’s participation in the cooking show.
Viewers are calling for Australian chef Shannon Bennett to star in the hit show instead.
‘Jamie is not the person to take over from Jock! I wish Shannon would have stepped up,” one person wrote on Facebook.
‘I completely agree, no need to import an expensive TV celebrity,” said a second.
MasterChef Australia viewers rail against Jamie Oliver (pictured) replacing Jock Zonfrillo in new season
A third commented: ‘Shannon would have been perfect! A big NO for JAMIE OLIVER, the ratings will really drop!’
“Shannon would be really good on the show full-time. He is so good at teaching the other chefs and so calm with them,” wrote another.
But some viewers disagreed, with one writing: ‘Jamie will be perfect!!!’
Another said: ‘Shannon doesn’t have the personality needed to host the show. It would be pretty boring and the ratings would suffer. Jamie is perfect to host with his personality, knowledge and experience.’
‘Shannon lacks the experience that Jamie has. Jamie is perfect, someone wrote.
Viewers are calling for Australian chef Shannon Bennett to star in the hit programme
It comes amid rumors Jamie will join MasterChef Australia following Jock’s sudden death at the age of 46 in April.
Channel 10 insiders confirmed on Woman’s Day that Jamie will be set to film the new season of the hit cooking show in November.
According to the report, the British foodie has not yet agreed to permanently replace Zonfrillo.
It comes amid rumors Jamie will join MasterChef Australia following the sudden death of Jock (pictured) at the age of 46 in April
“Jamie has closed a deal worth about $2 million,” the source told Woman’s Day in the latest issue.
They said the contract with the best-selling cookbook author includes a trip to Britain for Christmas, as well as a subsistence allowance for his family when they visit in January.
Jamie first appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef during season four in 2012.
Channel 10 insiders confirmed on Woman’s Day that Jamie will be set to film the new season of the hit cooking show in November