Why is Jock Zonfrillo not on MasterChef? Did Jock and Gordon work together?

Jock Zonfrillo, who judged MasterChef contestants since 2019, died in Melbourne, Australia from an unknown cause, on April 30, 2023, at age 46.

Did Jock and Gordon work together?

Jock and Gordon had an amazing time working together.

“Jock was very generous to me with his time and spirit in the show and for that I was really grateful”, Gordon had said.

About Jock Zonfrillo

Jock Zonfrillo was a Scottish chef, TV host, restaurateur, and founder of The Orana Foundation.

Born on August 4, 1976, in Scotland, Zonfrillo is famous for being a judge on MasterChef Australia since 2019, alongside Melissa Leong and Andy Allen.

Zonfrillo was also a judge for Junior MasterChef Australia.

Zonfrillo began working and cooking in kitchens at age 12, and at 25, he began his apprenticeship.

Zonfrillo had previously worked as head chef at Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant in South Australia, and in many other restaurants.

In 2013, he opened Restaurant Orana and Street ADL in Adelaide, and later went on to other restaurants.

In 2018, Zonfrillo was named Australia’s Hottest Chef in The Australian.

Zonfrillo had battled drug addiction in the cause of his life. He had experienced homelessness, unemployment and rejection at different times of his life.