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Every Single Cook Who Nabbed A White Apron On MasterChef Australia 2026

MasterChef Australia 2026 is officially back, with 40 cooks vying for a white apron and an official spot in the comp. Here’s everyone who’s clocked a white apron so far on MasterChef Australia 2026.

This article contains MasterChef Australia 2026 spoilers. You’ve been warned.

 

It’s that time of the year when we get to glue ourselves to the couch and watch a bunch of home cooks serve up some delectable dishes you wish you could grab through the screen.

Like, there have been MULTIPLE dishes where I’ve morphed into that A Current Affair dog barking man because some of those meals look so magnifique.

Anyways, unlike last year, which saw a bunch of MasterChef Australia faves return to the kitchen, 2026 invites a bunch of homecooks to fight for a white apron — AKA an official spot in the competition.

Look at these divas. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

So, without further ado, here’s who won a white apron so far.

Who has won a white apron on MasterChef Australia 2026 so far?

Pedro

What a redemption arc. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After the Hibachi did him dirty in round one, Pedro was able to nab a white apron.

Grace

A huuuuuge win! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After being the first to serve up her show-stopping dish, Grace was able to nab a white apron.

Lucy

Deserved! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After teleporting Jean-Christophe Novelli back to France, Lucy nabbed a white apron.

Luke

WE’RE ROOTING FOR YOU!!! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Making us all proud at home, Luke managed to pull an apron in the final round.

Dot

That smile is everything! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

The last home cook to get an apron in episode two was Dot!

Belinda

Who’s chopping onions? (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

In an emotional win, Belina was able to nab a white apron in the second episode.

Bella

That trophy is sooo shiny. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Bella was one of ten home cooks from episode two to win an apron in the first cook challenge!

Min

Deserved! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After an absolutely delectable salted egg, prawn pastry dish, Min was awarded a white apron.

Aliana

Trading the olive green for white. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Following Hannah was Aliana!

Hannah

Need that dish in my belly ASAP. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

The first person to nab an apron during the official selection process in episode two was Hannah, who served a charred octopus, titled “Octopus’ Garden”.

Vinnie

Hand the sanga over immediately!! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After taking a risk by cooking up a sanga, Vinnie managed to nab an apron before the official selection process.

Kanika

Love this for her! (Image source 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Kanika celebrated her white apron win with the most iconic dance ever!

Emily

Love this for her! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Serving up a beautiful, herbal wonton soup, Emily was handed a white apron in episode two.

Pat

AGAIN, I’m emotional. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Kicking off the apron festivities in episode two, Pat was handed the first apron of the night after wowing our judges with his dream dish.

Lydia

That’s mother right there!!! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

The first winner of a white apron was Lydia. Initially, she was worried that her octopus was undercooked, but like the diva she is, she served up a dish so divine that she got the apron on the spot.

Olaolu

It’s only episode one, and I’m an emotional wreck. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Bringing Nigerian culture to Australian screens in his first cooking challenge, Olalou wowed the judges (and me as a tripe girly) with his ofada stew. On the spot, Olalou was handed a white apron.

Jackie

Why am I crying??? (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef)

After impressing the judges and the cake queen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jackie was handed a white apron for her delectable chiffon cake.

Jeff

Wait, bring back the rainbow apron!! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After slaying the comp with mala chicken and prawn dumplings paired with a vinegar soy dressing, Jeff was rightfully handed a white apron on the spot.

Alita

Look at that smile! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After tasting all the dishes — with four aprons already handed out — Alita was the next one to grab an apron!

Jack

I need that pasta infront of me ASAP. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

After wowing great hunk of MasterChef Australia spunk Jean-Christophe Novelli with his squid ink noodles, Jack was awarded an apron in the end.

Annabelle

Andy Allen’s reaction said it all. (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Although her dish was quite simple, Annabelle landed herself a white apron for delivering in the taste, technique and presentation departments!

Casper

Awww that smile! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Alongside our other winners, Casper also got a white apron after all the other dishes were tasted.

Meg

She got it!! (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Alongside Casper, Meg also managed to nab a brand spanking new white apron for MasterChef Australia 2026.

Aaron

Okay, seriously. Why am I so emotional tonight? (Image source: 10Play / MasterChef Australia)

Our last home cook to clock a white apron on Monday night was Aaron, who was inspired by his girlfriend to appear on the show!

Although a couple of the folks didn’t get an apron tonight, they were NOT eliminated. More white aprons will be handed out later in the week.

Watch MasterChef Australia on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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