MasterChef Australia fan favourite Poh Ling Yeow to make history with SHOCK grand finale return… but what will her rivals think?
She placed sixth on MasterChef Australia’s Back To Win all-star season.
But it’s been reported that Poh Ling Yeow will make a shock return to the competition at next Monday’s grand finale.
A production insider apparently told New Idea this week that Channel 10 decided to bring the celebrity chef, 47, back due to her large fan base.
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Something to smile about! MasterChef Australia fan favourite Poh Ling Yeow is reportedly making a SHOCK return at the grand finale next Monday night on Channel 10
However, her rivals shouldn’t feel the pressure just yet.
According to the source, Poh is likely returning to the franchise as a surprise guest judge alongside Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo.
It would be the first in the Australian franchise’s history to invite a contestant back from their own season to judge their former rivals.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 for comment.
Helping hand: According to New Idea’s inside source, Poh is likely returning to the franchise as a surprise guest judge alongside (L to R) and Jock Zonfrillo, Andy Allen, and Melissa Leong
History in the making? If Poh returned as a guest judge on her own season, it would be the first time a contestant has judged their former rivals in the Australian franchise
Woman’s Day also reported on Monday that more of the Back To Win stars could return to the franchise in 2021.
Fans have been busy campaigning for their favourites to reappear on the cooking show as mentors for the new season.
In the past, the series has invited back old contestants as guest judges or produce partners for mystery box challenges.
Staying in the spotlight: Woman’s Day also reported on Monday that more of the Back To Win stars could return to the franchise in 2021 as mentors to future contestants
There are now only four contestants left in the running for the enviable $250,000 prize and the chance at ultimate redemption over their fellow all-stars.
Reynold Poernomo, 26, Callum Hann, 31, Laura Sharrad, 24, and Emelia Jackson, 30, will continue cooking up a storm ahead of next week’s grand finale.
MasterChef Australia continues on Monday from 7:30pm on Channel 10
Who will win? MasterChef Australia continues on Monday from 7:30pm on Channel 10