MasterChef Australia viewers furious after fan favorite Declan Cleary was beaten by Brent Draper: ‘He was the better cook’
Brent Draper was crowned the winner of the 2023 season by MasterChef Australia in an emotional grand finale on Sunday night.
But it seems Brent’s victory left a bitter taste in viewers, and many are aware that fellow contender Declan Cleary did not take home the trophy.
The seafood connoisseur, who was a fan favorite throughout the series, was eliminated in third place.
Fans of the long-running Channel 10 series have taken to Twitter to vent their feelings.
“I have nothing against Brent but Declan was the better cook,” ranted one angry fan.
“For me, Declan was the only attendee who was a MasterChef,” added another.
Brent Draper was crowned the winner of the 2023 season by MasterChef Australia in an emotional grand finale on Sunday night. But it seems Brent’s victory left a bitter taste in viewers, and many are aware that fellow contender Declan Cleary did not take home the trophy. Pictured is Brent with runner-up Rhiannon Anderson at center, alongside judges Andy Allen, Jock Zonfrillo and Melissa Leong
“The judges said cook MasterChef food, make an effort.” Declan did and was punished. “Brent and Rhiannon, no innovation,” interjected a third person.
“Declan is my favorite MasterChef Australia contestant in history,” wrote another fan.
Despite the many opinions, Declan accepted his heartbreaking elimination in good spirits, saying he was thrilled to have made it this far.
“I’m so glad I’ve made it this far and to be in 49 episodes out of 50 is a huge achievement,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle.
Fans of the long-running Channel 10 series have taken to Twitter to vent their feelings. “I have nothing against Brent but Declan was the better cook,” ranted an angry fan. Pictured: Declan Cleary
“I would have loved to have come first, but I didn’t, so here I am. I’m in good shape and I want to pursue my culinary dreams and continue this journey in hospitality.”
Brent Draper was crowned the winner of the 2023 season by MasterChef Australia in an emotional grand finale on Sunday night.
He receives the title “MasterChef” and prize money of 250,000 US dollars.
Many viewers weren’t happy with Declan’s shock elimination
The former Tradie received an overall score of eight and nine out of ten from the judges for his final dish, beating out runner-up Rhiannon Anderson.
Brent made history at MasterChef Australia three years ago when he became the first person to voluntarily leave the show in season 13.
At the time, he choked back tears as he announced the pressure was too much for him and he wanted to leave to protect his sanity.
The chef told the Daily Telegraph in April that he was ready for a comeback, having regularly seen a doctor and a psychologist since leaving the show in 2020.
The seafood connoisseur, who was a fan favorite throughout the series, was eliminated in third place
Brent made history on MasterChef Australia three years ago when he became the first person to voluntarily leave the show in season 13. He won on Sunday night.