MasterChef Australia fans are outraged at rumors that Jamie Oliver will replace Jock Zonfrillo in the new season
Rumors are rife that celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will replace Jock Zonfrillo on the upcoming season of MasterChef Australia.
But many fans flocked to social media to express their disapproval of the 48-year-old’s participation in the cooking show.
Viewers are instead calling for Australian chef Shannon Bennett to get a role on the popular show.
“Jamie is not the person to replace Jock!” “I wish Shannon would have stepped forward for this,” one person wrote on Facebook.
“Couldn’t agree more, no need to import an expensive TV star,” said a second.
MasterChef Australia viewers are railing against Jamie Oliver (pictured), who replaces Jock Zonfrillo in the new season
A third commented: “Shannon would have been perfect! A big NO for JAMIE OLIVER, the ratings are really going to go down!”
“Shannon would be really good on the full-time show.” “He’s so good at teaching the other chefs and being so calm with them,” wrote another.
However, some viewers disagreed, with one writing: “Jamie will be perfect!!!”
Another said: “Shannon doesn’t have the personality to host the show.” It would be pretty boring and ratings would suffer. “Jamie is the perfect host with his personality, knowledge and experience.”
“Shannon lacks the experience that Jamie has.” “Jamie is perfect,” one person wrote.
Viewers are calling for Australian chef Shannon Bennett to get a role on the popular show
This comes amid rumors that Jamie will be joining MasterChef Australia following Jock’s sudden shock death aged 46 in April.
Channel 10 insiders have confirmed to Women’s Day that Jamie will be ready to film the new series of the hit cooking show in November.
According to the report, the British foodie has not yet agreed to permanently replace Zonfrillo.
This comes amid rumors that Jamie will be joining MasterChef Australia following the sudden shock death of Jock (pictured) aged 46 in April
“Jamie has signed a deal worth around $2 million,” the source said in the latest issue of Women’s Day.
They said the contract with the bestselling cookbook author includes a trip home to the UK for Christmas and accommodation allowance for his family when they visit in January.
Jamie first appeared as a guest judge on the fourth season of MasterChef in 2012.
Channel 10 insiders have confirmed to Women’s Day that Jamie will be ready to film the new series of the hit cooking show in November