Sashi and Khanh might be the favourites at the moment, but I think that Chloe will win simply because she's a white Australian. Sashi would probably be the best cook out of the lot of them and deserves to win.

cods wrote on Jul 21^st, 2018 at 9:23pm:


In a decade - aside from Adam Liaw an exceptional cook, who was an Aussie lawyer, I haven't seen any Asians or Muslims win. Maybe this year it will be different. I don't think the Judges are racist, but the producers might believe the show would lose the Australian ratings if they became more diverse. 

We'll just have to wait and see if the best cook wins this year.

cods wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2018 at 10:27am:


That's understandable Cods. She's a very attractive 19 year old and she's also clever. What man doesn't want to help a pretty young girl who's so friendly. George probably helps her just so she'll smile at him. He's not the type of bloke females would look at twice.

Yes the judges seem to pick the right ones to leave. After 10 years they can pick who goes, who stays and who will win to make the majority of their viewers happy.

I still think Chloe will win. If I'm wrong - then I'll admit that I've misjudged the show.

cods wrote on Jul 24^th, 2018 at 2:09pm:


Now that Chloe has gone and she was annoying, Ben has got a good chance of winning. I didn't think he had much hope either Cods, but he's a white Australian even if his dishes are very simple. Fish and chips - ribs and salsa?

It won't be between the 3 Asians. Khanh really needs to keep his tongue in his mouth and Jess is too young and only focused on desserts.

The standard of cooking is very low this year. Too many desserts and not enough decent main meals.

Let's see who has the ability to follow Heston Blumenthal's menu. Will it be Sashi or will it be Ben who's more proficient at noticing the finer details under pressure? Ben looks ill, but now that he's so close to the ultimate prize - he might have the incentive to race to the finish line first before he goes back to hospital?

mantra were you really convinced Khans ice cream dessert was the best of the best.?....

ice cream... cream and blue cheese.. and half a fig...

what am I missing here.....there was no skill used in that at all....at least the other 3 dishes needed skill..and they looked great.....I didnt hear one negative....yet ice cream won...

but did you agree with their choice of winning dish???...

even Sashi who had a terrible time didnt resort to using a gas filled gadget to getting part of his dish on the plate...

what Khan did was basic cheating  his cheese cream thing was a flop.. it was no more a mousse  than a yogurt is....... none of the four finalists  have an all round skill really......not sure if thats a big deal..as anyone that goes into a kitchen  usually has only the one job.....   

its MKR where they have to cook 3 courses.....maybe that is fairer I dont know.... if Ben gets into the final 2   I will be in shock.

cods wrote on Jul 30^th, 2018 at 6:34pm:


I didn't know Jess was working for George, but it's no surprise. Khanh is also gone which I expected would happen.

Will Ben do more justice to a Blumenthal recipe than Sashi? Who would know aside from the judges.

Maybe I've been misreading the signals? Maybe Masterchef will prove me wrong this year. Could a very likeable and happy Indian win over a stoic Aussie bloke who cooks fish well? Would most Australians prefer well cooked seafood over a spicy Indian dish?

Ben definitely looks like the favourite Cods, but if I'm wrong I'll put the kettle on for a pot of tea. If not - chocolate paddle pops are my favourite.