Masterchef Australia - Season 11 ✦ Quick & Extended

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

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

Master of desserts Heston Blumenthal returned to push contestants' technical limits. MasterChef Australia - Season 11

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

, 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 The season began with 24 home cooks selected

, 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

Featuring Nigella Lawson for an entire week of challenges, including her "infamous" roast chicken pressure test. Replacing Shannon Bennett, former champions Billie McKay ,

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