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Channel Ten's decision to air the new season of MasterChef following the death of judge Jock Zonfrillo has divided viewers.
Season 15 of the show had been due to launch on May 1 but it was pushed back after the Scottish chef was was found dead by police at a Melbourne hotel at 2am on Monday.
Ten announced on Wednesday, the new season will premiere at 7.30pm on Sunday, 7 May.
Some fans praised the network for continuing with the season while others admitted it will be a struggle to watch.
'This is going to be so hard to watch, but I will. His family will be in my thoughts,' one person wrote.
Channel Ten divided viewers after announcing an air date for the new season of MasterChef following the tragic death of judge Jock Zonfrillo
'Whilst it will be sad knowing this is the last we will see of Jock, it'll be a great honour to see him off in his last work on TV,' another said.
'Oh man, it's going to be an extremely hard watch but I wouldn't miss it,' a third person commented.
'Was so excited for this season to start but it's going to hurt when it ends. Give it up for Jock Zonfrillo, everybody,' another wrote.
One person admitted: 'Man this'll be hard to watch. I don't know if I can.'
'Watching this season is going to be utterly heartbreaking. Still in total disbelief. Cannot imagine how his family must be feeling,' another agreed.
Season 15 of the show had been due to launch on May 1 but it was pushed back after the Scottish chef was was found dead by police at a Melbourne hotel at 2am on Monday
Production wrapped on the 62-episode season at MasterChef HQ in Flemington, Melbourne, last month.
The new season reportedly cost 'millions' to make, and producers are now looking to add a special 'tribute'
