{"id":619092,"date":"2026-04-20T11:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/619092\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:58:20","slug":"every-cook-who-won-a-white-apron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/619092\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Cook Who Won A White Apron"},"content":{"rendered":"

MasterChef Australia 2026 is officially back, with 40 cooks vying for a white apron and an official spot in the comp. Here\u2019s everyone who\u2019s clocked a white apron so far on MasterChef Australia 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article contains MasterChef Australia 2026 spoilers<\/a>. You\u2019ve been warned.\n<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n

Like, there have been MULTIPLE dishes where I\u2019ve morphed into that A Current Affair dog barking man because some of those meals look so magnifique. <\/p>\n

Anyways, unlike last year, which saw a bunch of MasterChef Australia faves return<\/a> to the kitchen, 2026 invites a bunch of homecooks to fight for a white apron \u2014 AKA an official spot in the competition. <\/p>\n

\"\"Look at these divas. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

So, without further ado, here\u2019s who won a white apron so far. <\/p>\n

Who has won a white apron on MasterChef Australia 2026 so far? <\/p>\n

Dot<\/p>\n

\"\"That smile is everything! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia) <\/p>\n

The last home cook to get an apron in episode two was Dot! <\/p>\n

Belinda<\/p>\n

\"\"Who\u2019s chopping onions? (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia) <\/p>\n

In an emotional win, Belina was able to nab a white apron in the second episode. <\/p>\n

Bella<\/p>\n

\"\"That trophy is sooo shiny. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia) <\/p>\n

Bella was one of ten home cooks from episode two to win an apron in the first cook challenge! <\/p>\n

Min<\/p>\n

\"\"Deserved! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia) <\/p>\n

After an absolutely delectable salted egg, prawn pastry dish, Min was awarded a white apron. <\/p>\n

Aliana<\/p>\n

\"\"Trading the olive green for white. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia) <\/p>\n

Following Hannah was Aliana! <\/p>\n

Hannah <\/p>\n

\"\"Need that dish in my belly ASAP. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

The first person to nab an apron during the official selection process in episode two was Hannah, who served a charred octopus, titled \u201cOctopus\u2019 Garden\u201d. <\/p>\n

Vinnie <\/p>\n

\"\"Hand the sanga over immediately!! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

After taking a risk by cooking up a sanga, Vinnie managed to nab an apron before the official selection process. <\/p>\n

Emily <\/p>\n

\"\"Love this for her! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

Serving up a beautiful, herbal wonton soup, Emily was handed a white apron in episode two. <\/p>\n

Pat <\/p>\n

\"\"AGAIN, I\u2019m emotional. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Lydia<\/p>\n

\"\"That\u2019s mother right there!!! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Olaolu<\/p>\n

\"\"It\u2019s only episode one, and I\u2019m an emotional wreck. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Jackie<\/p>\n

\"\"Why am I crying??? (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef)<\/p>\n

After impressing the judges and the cake queen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jackie was handed a white apron for her delectable chiffon cake. <\/p>\n

Jeff<\/p>\n

\"\"Wait, bring back the rainbow apron!! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Alita <\/p>\n

\"\"Look at that smile! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

After tasting all the dishes \u2014 with four aprons already handed out \u2014 Alita was the next one to grab an apron! <\/p>\n

Jack <\/p>\n

\"\"I need that pasta infront of me ASAP. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

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

Annabelle <\/p>\n

\"\"Andy Allen\u2019s reaction said it all. (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

Although her dish was quite simple, Annabelle landed herself a white apron for delivering in the taste, technique and presentation departments! <\/p>\n

Casper <\/p>\n

\"\"Awww that smile! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

Alongside our other winners, Casper also got a white apron after all the other dishes were tasted. <\/p>\n

Meg<\/p>\n

\"\"She got it!! (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia) <\/p>\n

Alongside Casper, Meg also managed to nab a brand spanking new white apron for MasterChef Australia 2026.<\/p>\n

Aaron <\/p>\n

\"\"Okay, seriously. Why am I so emotional tonight? (Image source: 10Play \/ MasterChef Australia)<\/p>\n

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! <\/p>\n

Although a couple of the folks didn\u2019t get an apron tonight, they were NOT eliminated. More white aprons will be handed out later in the week.<\/p>\n

Watch MasterChef Australia on Channel 10 and 10Play. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MasterChef Australia 2026 is officially back, with 40 cooks vying for a white apron and an official spot…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":619093,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[64,63,300260,38780,300261,44],"class_list":{"0":"post-619092","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-australia","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-masterchef-au","11":"tag-masterchef-australia","12":"tag-masterchef-australia-2026","13":"tag-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/619092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=619092"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/619092\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/619093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=619092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=619092"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=619092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}