Jock Zonfrillo, a MasterChef Australia judge, acclaimed chef, and author, died at the age of 46. His death was confirmed by his family on Monday, and he died on Sunday in Melbourne, leaving behind his family and friends.
The cause of his death has not been revealed, and a representative for Victoria Police confirmed that it is not being treated as suspicious. A report for the coroner will be drafted.
MasterChef Australia’s new season was supposed to launch on Monday night, however, Network 10 stated that it would not air this week.
Endemol Shine Australia and Network 10 issued a statement expressing their profound shock and sadness at Zonfrillo’s untimely death. Zonfrillo was a vital part of the team, according to Peter Newman, CEO of Endemol Shine Australia, and his enthusiasm for the show and food was contagious.
He was also a strong supporter of the participants and only wanted the best for them. The MasterChef team will miss him greatly, and their hearts go out to his family during this sad time.
Are Jock and Andy friends?
After Jock Zonfrillo’s untimely passing, M asterChef judges Andy Allen and Melissa Leong offered tributes to their co-host and close friend. Allen wrote that “life will never be the same.”
Why is Jock away from MasterChef?
Jock Zonfrillo, an Australian MasterChef judge, has away at age 46. For the 2020 season, the chef debuted on the program in 2019. No cause of death has been disclosed as of yet. In a statement this afternoon, Channel 10 acknowledged his passing.