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Say hello to the winner of MasterChef Australia 2023.

After battling it out in the kitchen for the past two months, the winner of MasterChef Australia’s fifteenth season has been announced on Sunday night's episode.

Over the course of the competition, we've seen 15 contestants from around the country come together and duke it out for their spot in the final.

In some of the most gut-clenching pressure tests, we've watched on as contestants plated up less-than-satisfactory dishes and served some of the most mind-blowing cooks the competition has ever seen. 

However, throughout the competition, the main question remained: who will take home the $250,000 prize money?

Watch the trailer for MasterChef 2023. Post continues after video.


Video via Network 10.

This season featured the iconic judges Melissa Leong, Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo, whose death has made this season a particularly emotional watch.

And this year, it was Brent Draper who took home the win. 

Brent has seen the inside of the MasterChef kitchen before and has been travelling around Australia cooking. 

The final eight contestants. Image: Network 10.

And the former boilermaker reentered the competition and successfully got the victory. Following a hiatus in season 13 to prioritise his mental health, Brent showed an unwavering commitment to transforming his life and that of his family. 

Brent Draper wins MasterChef Australia 2023. Image: Network 10.

He takes home $250,000. For coming in second place, administration manager Rhiannon Anderson takes home $40,000.

"What a journey, from the first season to now," he said in his victory speech. "It made me learn new things about myself. Man, I'm just so so so proud." 

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This story was originally published on May 29 2023 and was updated on July 16 2023.

Image: Network 10.

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