The first series of the Australian reality television series MasterChef Australia began on 27 April 2009 and aired on Network Ten, concluding on 19 July 2009 when Julie Goodwin was crowned the winner. The series was hosted by Sarah Wilson.
Contestants
Subsequent appearances
Julie Goodwin appeared on Series 2 as a guest judge for an invention test and for Masterclass. Poh Ling Yeow appeared on 1st Junior Series for a Masterclass. Andre Ursini appeared on Series 3 to give a lesson for Masterclass Julie again appeared on Series 4 to be a guest judge for a Mystery box Challenge. In a Special All Star Series for Charity, Julie and Poh took part along with Justine Schofield and Chris Badenoch. Poh came 7th, Julie came 5th, Justine came 4th & Chris came Runner Up. Joshua "Josh" Catalano appeared in the team challenge during "Wild West Week" of Series 5. Julie appeared at the first Mystery box challenge & Invention test of Series 6. In a Superstar themed week in Series 7 Poh appeared as a guest for a mystery box challenge and masterclass, while Justine appeared as a guest judge for an elimination challenge. In Series 10 Julie appeared to support the top 50 during auditions, Poh meanwhile appeared during South Australia week for a masterclass. Poh was a mentor during the immunity challenge in Series 11. Poh and Chris appeared in Series 12. Chris was eliminated on 10 May 2020, finishing in 18th and Poh was eliminated on 5 July 2020, finishing in 6th. Poh also appeared in Series 13 as guest judge for an elimination challenge. In Series 14 Julie appeared for a chance to win the title for the 2nd time. Julie was eliminated on 5 July 2022, finishing in 5th. In Series 15 Poh appeared as a guest judge for a Mystery Box Challenge. Julie later appeared as a guest judge for an elimination challenge.
Judges
George Calombaris
Gary Mehigan
Matt Preston
Special guests
Manu Feildel – Celebrity Chef Challenge 1
Martin Boetz – Celebrity Chef Challenge 2
Pete Evans – Celebrity Chef Challenge 3
Frank Shek – Masterclass 3
Alex Herbert – Celebrity Chef Challenge 4
John Torode – Guest judge, Invention Test 4
Guy Grossi – Celebrity Chef Challenge 5
Ben O'Donoghue – Celebrity Chef Challenge 6
Donovan Cooke/Tam Kin Pak – Celebrity Chef Challenge 8
Emmanuel Stroobant – Celebrity Chef Challenge 9
Adrian Richardson – Celebrity Chef Challenge 10
Adriano Zumbo – Elimination Challenge 7
Armando Percuoco – Guest judge, Formal Dinner Challenge
Margaret Fulton – Guest judge, Formal Dinner Challenge
Jacques Reymond – Guest judge, Formal Dinner Challenge
Cheong Liew – Guest judge, Formal Dinner Challenge
Luke Mangan – Guest judge, Finals Week Elimination Challenge 1
Matt Moran – Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 & Guest judge, Finals Week Elimination Challenge 2 Bill Granger – Guest judge, Finals Week Elimination Challenge 3 Donna Hay – Guest judge, Finals Week Elimination Challenge 4 Peter Kuruvita – Guest judge, Fresh Seafood Team Challenge Curtis Stone – Guest judge, Seafood Team Challenge, Grand Finale Many of the guest chefs returned for the announcement of the winner, while Moran also presented a dish for the Pressure Test during the finale.