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?
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.