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Alex Crisp, 27 – Sales Representative, WA

Alex's passion for cooking was ignited when her dad gifted her a Jamie Oliver cookbook for her ninth birthday.

Since then, Alex - who works in fine food sales - has amassed an impressive collection of more than 70 cookbooks and plans to show off her skills in the MasterChef kitchen.

David Tan, 30 - Pharmacologist, QLD  

David grew up in Singapore and told how his family of five would often drive to Malaysia on the weekend for lunch.

The national clinical trials administrator learnt his love of cookery from his grandmother and father and is now putting his profession on hold to try his hand at MasterChef.

Harry Butterfield, 29 – Commercial Property, QLD 

Brisbane-based Harry Butterfield has his sights set on being the 2024 season seafood guru and is passionate about sustainably harvesting seafood.

He first got involved in cookery at the age of 12 and has become inspired by his food hero Josh Niland over the years. 

Jonathan Hooper, 29 – Carpenter, NSW 

Jonathan began cooking at around 10 years old and was always encouraged by his parents to cook for himself if he didn't like what was for dinner.

He has been inspired by the likes of Morgan Hipworth and Jamie Oliver and hopes to show off his talents with home-style comfort food to make his Nonna proud.

Josh Perry, 43 – Butcher, TAS

Affectionately known as 'Pezza', Josh a small-town butcher from Smithton, Tasmania.

Looking up to Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver, Josh hopes to do his family matriarchs proud on MasterChef. 

Khristian Walker, 26 – Insurance Services, VIC

Khristian's mother sparked his passion for cooking, and he started helping in the kitchen at 10 years old.

He hopes his big flavours and ability to stay calm in the kitchen will help him on his MasterChef journey.

Lily Davies, 30 – Former Nurse, NSW

Lily's mother was a chef who trained at Le Cordon Bleu and became one of the youngest chefs to teach there at age 18.

Lily is now hoping to pursue her own dream of running a deli-style eatery through MasterChef. 

Mimi Wong, 25 – High School Teacher, NSW 

Mimi is passionate about Asian fusion cookery and feels she has exceed the boundaries of home cooking, and hopes to show off her talents on MasterChef.

Savindri Perera, 30 – Banking Consultant, SA

Savindri found her love of cooking at the age of 12 when she discovered Nigella.

She is now hoping her baking expertise and use of spices will give her an edge and help her pursue her dream of opening a brunch cafe in Adelaide. 

Steph Griffin, 28 – Events Manager, QLD

From the Sunshine State, Steph is hoping to make huge strides in her career on MasterChef.

Inspired by Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson, Steph wants to host exclusive pop-up dining experiences in the future.

Sue Bazely, 58 – Customer Manager, VIC

Sue has been a MasterChef fan for many years and is raring to take on the challenge herself.