Yes, vegetarian and vegan chefs have won different MasterChef franchises, notably Dino Luciano (US Season 8) who cooked vegan and Teresa Colaço (MasterChef Portugal) who won with a fully plant-based menu, showcasing that meat-free cooking can triumph on the show, though traditional meat-focused wins are still common.
While the program has previously had vegetarian competitors, Sugrue is the first vegan to compete in the final. Twenty-six-year-old Sugrue has said she grew up watching MasterChef at home and was inspired to apply by her late father.
Sophie Segrue, who grew up watching the show at home in Basildon, Essex, is now among the three chefs battling it out in Friday's grand final on BBC One. The 25-year-old vegetarian was one of 60 cooks who started the process, but went on to star for her plant-based dishes.
According to multiple reports, he became vegetarian in 2019 and has incorporated vegan menus in his restaurants to meet market demand. But I haven't found anything to suggest that he has gone vegan.
The death of 46 year old MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo was simply shocking for his family, friends and many thousands of fans. His wife Lauren couldn't believe it then and now two years later, she still can't believe Jock is gone. In a raw interview Lauren speaks about her devastation, those first days and life now.
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Gordon Ramsay was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a common and treatable form of skin cancer, which required surgical removal from his jawline near his ear in late August 2025, leading him to share his experience online to urge fans to use sunscreen and protect their skin. He posted photos of his bandages, emphasizing sun safety and thanking his medical team.
If you're wondering whether Jamie has gone full vegan, we have the details. In a week, he goes vegan for a day and a half and then goes vegetarian twice a week, the remaining days he sticks to his usual diet.
Leong's departure came after claims she had been axed following a string of publicised off-camera dramas. Leong infamously had a blow up with the program's hair and make-up team along with a substitute freelance hairstylist in 2022. 'Andy has no beef with Leong,' the source told Daily Mail Australia.
She has supposedly been a pescatarian for 15 years, meaning she only eats fish and seafood, but no other meat. So much for that!
Christine Ha lost her vision due to a medical condition called Neuromyelitis Optica almost two decades ago. As a chef, she was up against one of the biggest challenges she'd face in her career and had to re-learn how to cook without her vision.
The MasterChef Australia contestant who famously left the show in 2021 for mental health reasons was Brent Draper, a boilermaker who felt overwhelming anxiety and pressure affecting his sleep and cooking, leading him to step away to prioritize his well-being and family, a decision he later became a mental health advocate for.
Asher Niles was a contestant on Season 9 of MasterChef Junior. He ranked in 4th place.
India. According to the World Atlas, India has the highest rate of vegetarians in the world, with 38% of its population identifying as vegetarians. India also has one of the lowest meat consumption rates in the world. 18% are selective meat eaters, 9% are vegan, and 8% are pescatarian.
The chef who famously made Gordon Ramsay cry was his mentor, the legendary and famously intense British chef Marco Pierre White, during an incident in the late 1980s at Ramsay's former restaurant, Harveys, where a young Ramsay was reduced to tears after being yelled at by White, solidifying White's reputation as a formidable culinary figure.
While the facts remain unconfirmed by the man himself, the internet rumour-mill has been quick to suspect the celebrity Hell's Kitchen chef has actually had two transplants, one in 2011 and one in 2014.
Gordon Ramsay has apologized for different incidents, notably in 2009 for insulting Australian TV host Tracy Grimshaw by calling her names and showing an offensive photo, which he later called an "off-the-cuff" joke gone wrong, and more recently (2025) in a Hay Day mobile game ad for his fiery temper, vowing to be calmer and apologizing to those he called "donkeys". He also apologized to his wife, Tana Ramsay, in 2008 over alleged affairs.
A recent article by Glamour said that he has been a vegan for years. Elle Australia has also reported on the actor's vegan diet, referencing an article published by Eonline 2012. Other publications, including the Daily Mail, suggest that Pitt is vegetarian—and has been for “decades.”
“I tried being a vegetarian but I don't really think we're designed to be vegetarians,” he told The Guardian. “Some of my best friends are vegetarians, even vegans, which is tricky when you're trying to go out for dinner.”
In the history of rock music, no band has ever matched the Beatles' success and influence. Paul McCartney co-wrote most of their songs, sang, and played bass guitar. He has been a vegetarian since 1975, and has long been among the most prominent celebrities to demonstrate massive commitment to animal protection.
MasterChef contestant Matthew Gagnon has died. He was 42. The Connecticut native died “unexpectedly” on Monday, Dec. 15, according to his obituary.
A Network Ten spokesperson said the lineup change was due to filming schedules, and because Dessert Masters will air back to back with MasterChef Australia, each show would need “its own unique hosting team”.
Another contestant, Sarah Shafi, was also removed from the series after asking for it not to be broadcast, following a report which upheld claims against hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode.