Latest News About Masterchef Judges 2026

Updated 2026-04-21 23:04

Here’s the latest I can share about MasterChef judges in 2026.

What this means for fans

If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles from specific outlets or summarize each panel’s announced responsibilities for 2026. Would you prefer UK, Australia, or both? Citations follow after each claim in line with the latest available reporting: MasterChef: The Professionals panel refresh with Tebbutt; Australia 2026 judging changes; guest-judge coverage.[3][5][8][1][2]

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What to expect from MasterChef: The Professionals 2026

A refreshed judging trio Series 18 is the first to feature Matt Tebbutt as a judge, joining long-standing judges Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti. Matt’s arrival, confirmed last autumn, represents the biggest shake-up to the MasterChef: The Professionals judging panel in over a decade, with the Saturday Kitchen host replacing Gregg Wallace as the third judge.

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