The sudden passing of beloved MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo has left his family and fans devastated and heartbroken.

Jock Zonfrillo, the esteemed MasterChef judge, has died, leaving his family in utter shock and grief.

The family shared the tragic news in a statement, expressing their heartbreak and inability to comprehend life without him. “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.”

The new series of MasterChef was due to begin tonight, but Network 10 has said that they will now not be airing it.

Leading entertainment reporter Peter Ford then spoke to Chris O’Keefe on the shocking development this afternoon.

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