Jock Zonfrillo, MasterChef Australia Judge Passed Away at age of 46 – Breaking News

Jock Zonfrillo, the host of 10’s MasterChef Australia, died in Melbourne Friday at the age of 46.
The former chef and Scottish presenter joins the Channel 10 show in 2019, alongside Melissa Leong and Andy Allen.
Lauren, his wife, and their four children survive him.
The Zonfrillo family issued a statement following his untimely death.
“We are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday, leaving us with shattered hearts and no idea how we will go on without him.”

Jock Zonfrillo Passed Away at age of 46

“There are so many words to describe him, so many stories to tell, but we’re too overwhelmed right now to put them into words.” Keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky, for those who crossed his path, became his friend, or were lucky enough to be his family. “We implore you to please let us grieve privately as we find a way to navigate through this and find space on the other side to celebrate our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son, and friend.”

In his early career, Zonfrillo worked under renowned Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White before establishing himself in Australia as the head chef at Restaurant 41 in Sydney in 2000, and later opening his own Restaurant.

Jock Zonfrillo, a MasterChef Australia judge, died at the age of 46.

His family shared the awful and unexpected news in a statement.

“With completely shattered hearts and no idea how we will go on without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” the family said.

“There are so many words to describe him, so many stories to tell, but we’re too overwhelmed right now to put them into words.”

“For those who crossed his path, became his friend, or were fortunate enough to be his family, remember this proud Scot when you have your next whisky.”

“We beg you to please allow us to grieve privately while we work through this and find a way to celebrate our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son, and friend on the other side.”

The most recent season of the popular reality television show was slated to premiere in Australia this week.

Following the news, however, Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia have decided not to air the new episodes.

“Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are devastated by the unexpected death of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family.” “Jock died yesterday in Melbourne,” they announced in a joint statement.

“Jock was well-known in Australia as a chef, best-selling author, philanthropist, and MasterChef judge, but he will be remembered most fondly as a loving father, husband, brother, and son.”

“Jock was born in Glasgow to an Italian father and a Scottish mother, which meant his formative years were heavily influenced by two strong cultures, and it was his obsession with food and desire for a new pushbike that fuelled Jock to knock on kitchen doors looking for a job at the age of 12.”

“Jock’s love and passion for food led him to become one of the Turnberry Hotel’s youngest culinary students, at the age of 15.” There was no stopping him from then on, and at the age of 17, he was working with Marco Pierre White at his eponymous Restaurant Marco Pierre White.

“Throughout his career, he worked with world-renowned chefs and in restaurants worldwide.” His talent let him flourish in the world’s most challenging kitchens, and after migrating to Australia, he built Bistro Blackwood and Restaurant Orana in Adelaide.

“Jock’s Restaurant Orana was awarded three hats in both 2019 and 2020, and he also received global recognition, accepting the prestigious Basque Culinary World Prize in 2018.”

“In 2019, Jock was named a MasterChef Australia judge, where he took great pride in challenging and coaching the contestants, as well as inspiring a nation of home cooks.”

“Jock’s charisma, wicked sense of humour, generosity, passion, and love for food and his family are unfathomable.” He’ll be sorely missed.”Keep Coming Back HEre For More News.

Jock Zonfrillo, a renowned MasterChef judge, died unexpectedly, leaving his family and fans distraught and grieved.

Jock Zonfrillo, a renowned MasterChef judge, has died, leaving his family in a state of shock and bereavement.

In a statement, the family expressed their sadness and inability to understand life without him. “With completely shattered hearts and no idea how we will go on without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.”.