Masterchef Australia - Season 11 May 2026

Included appearances by Rick Stein , Yotam Ottolenghi , and Clare Smyth .

Replacing Shannon Bennett, former champions Billie McKay , Poh Ling Yeow , and finalist Matt Sinclair returned as in-house mentors to guide the Top 24.

The iconic trio of Matt Preston, George Calombaris, and Gary Mehigan served as judges for their 11th and final consecutive season. MasterChef Australia - Season 11

, which aired from April 29 to July 23, 2019, was a landmark season marked by the final appearance of its original judging trio and the crowning of its youngest winner to date. The Winning Moment

Featured world-renowned chefs like Massimo Bottura and Jock Zonfrillo (who would later become a judge). Top Highlights Included appearances by Rick Stein , Yotam Ottolenghi

, a 22-year-old from New South Wales, was crowned the winner. Known for her innovative use of bold flavors and her Lebanese heritage, she won the grand finale with a score of 85/90, defeating runner-up Tessa Boersma (77/90) and third-place finalist Simon Toohey . Key Season Details

Master of desserts Heston Blumenthal returned to push contestants' technical limits. , which aired from April 29 to July

The season began with 24 home cooks selected from across Australia. Memorable Guest Chefs & Challenges