The second series of Junior MasterChef Australia premiered on Sunday, 25 September 2011. Auditions closed on May 6, 2011; children who will be aged between eight and twelve years old during the period from 13 June to 28 October 2011 were eligible. The judging panel consists of Gary Mehigan. George Calombaris, Matt Moran and Anna Gare. Matt Preston, who has been involved in every incarnation of the MasterChef Australia series up to this point, will be taking a step back from the series (also declining a spot as a guest judge on the U.S. version ofMasterChef), stating he wants to concentrate on his duties as a food critic. He will be replaced by Matt Moran.
Some parents of prospective participants have been critical of the far-reaching contract required by the program's production company.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard filmed a guest appearance.
The series was won by Greta Yaxley from Claremont, Western Australia.
TOP 20 COTESTANT:
1.Lily
Top 20
Age: 10State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Chocolate Mousse
Least Favourite Food: Onions
Game Plan: “Bring it on!”
2.Indigo
Top 20
Age: 12
State: QLD
Speciality Dish: Pavlova
Least Favourite Food: Asian
Game Plan: “I want to impress people with my cooking and show it is fun!
State: QLD
Speciality Dish: Pavlova
Least Favourite Food: Asian
Game Plan: “I want to impress people with my cooking and show it is fun!
3.Chandler
Top 20
Age: 11
State: SA
Speciality Dish: Minted Lamb Racks On A Bed Of Mash With Vegetables
Game Plan: “To try my best”
State: SA
Speciality Dish: Minted Lamb Racks On A Bed Of Mash With Vegetables
Game Plan: “To try my best”
4.Harry
Top 20
Age: 11
State: WA
Speciality Dish: Butter Chicken
Least Favourite Food: Japanese
Game Plan: “To challenge myself to improve my cooking"
State: WA
Speciality Dish: Butter Chicken
Least Favourite Food: Japanese
Game Plan: “To challenge myself to improve my cooking"
5.Caroline
Top 20
Age: 11
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Lemon Curd Tartlets With Meringue On Top
Least Favourite Food: Brussel Sprouts
Game Plan: “Cook lots of amazing dishes and plate up a brilliant dish each week
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Lemon Curd Tartlets With Meringue On Top
Least Favourite Food: Brussel Sprouts
Game Plan: “Cook lots of amazing dishes and plate up a brilliant dish each week
6.Aya
Top 20
Age: 11
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Tagliatelle With Puttanesca Sauce
Least Favourite Food: Fish
Game Plan: “I will cook my heart out and have heaps of fun!
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Tagliatelle With Puttanesca Sauce
Least Favourite Food: Fish
Game Plan: “I will cook my heart out and have heaps of fun!
7.Tom
Top 20
Age: 11
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Lemon Meringue Pie
Game Plan: “To challenge myself against other kids my age and learn to be a better chef!
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Lemon Meringue Pie
Game Plan: “To challenge myself against other kids my age and learn to be a better chef!
8.Zac
Top 20
Age: 12
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Apricot Chicken
Least Favourite Food: Desserts
Game Plan: “I am well known for being competitive!”
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Apricot Chicken
Least Favourite Food: Desserts
Game Plan: “I am well known for being competitive!”
9.Alysha
Top 20
Age: 12
State: WA
Speciality Dish: Burmese Chicken Curry
Least Favourite Food: Seafood
Game Plan: “I like to be challenged and work with others in the kitchen”
State: WA
Speciality Dish: Burmese Chicken Curry
Least Favourite Food: Seafood
Game Plan: “I like to be challenged and work with others in the kitchen”
10. Greta
Top 20
Age: 11
State: WA
Speciality Dish: Veal Scallopine with Lemon and Tarragon
Least Favourite Food: Vegetables
Game Plan: “I am a bit competitive but a good sport”
State: WA
Speciality Dish: Veal Scallopine with Lemon and Tarragon
Least Favourite Food: Vegetables
Game Plan: “I am a bit competitive but a good sport”
11.Steven
Top 20
Age: 12
State: SA
Speciality Dish: Anything Italian
Game Plan: “To become better at cooking so I have a bigger range of things I can make”
State: SA
Speciality Dish: Anything Italian
Game Plan: “To become better at cooking so I have a bigger range of things I can make”
12.Dee
Top 20
Age: 12
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Pasta With Pancetta And Porcini Crumbs
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Pasta With Pancetta And Porcini Crumbs
13.Miraede
Top 20
Age: 10
State: SA
Speciality Dish: Chocolate Pudding
Game Plan: “I love to cook and think i can go far in the competition”
State: SA
Speciality Dish: Chocolate Pudding
Game Plan: “I love to cook and think i can go far in the competition”
14.Hannah
Top 20
Age: 10
State: VIC
Speciality Dish: Pavlova
Most Looking Forward To: “Being on junior master chef will give me a bigger chance to achieve my dream!”
State: VIC
Speciality Dish: Pavlova
Most Looking Forward To: “Being on junior master chef will give me a bigger chance to achieve my dream!”
15.Marcus
Top 20
Age: 11
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Desserts – Especially George’s Chocolate Souffle
Least Favourite Food: Fish
Game Plan: “I am a quiet achiever and focused”
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Desserts – Especially George’s Chocolate Souffle
Least Favourite Food: Fish
Game Plan: “I am a quiet achiever and focused”
16.Jack
Top 20
Age: 12
State: QLD
Speciality Dish: Mango and Raspberry Pavlova
Least Favourite Food: Pasta
Game Plan: “I want to win!”
State: QLD
Speciality Dish: Mango and Raspberry Pavlova
Least Favourite Food: Pasta
Game Plan: “I want to win!”
17.Madi
Top 20
Age: 11
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Gluten Free Croquembouche
Least Favourite Food: Asian Dishes
Game Plan: “To improve my culinary skills”
State: NSW
Speciality Dish: Gluten Free Croquembouche
Least Favourite Food: Asian Dishes
Game Plan: “To improve my culinary skills”
18.Gracie
Top 20
Age: 12
State: TAS
Speciality Dish: Chicken Pistachio Korma Curry
Least Favourite Food: Fish
Most Looking Forward To: “The skills and opportunities I will get from being in Junior MasterChef will help me further my career in cooking”
State: TAS
Speciality Dish: Chicken Pistachio Korma Curry
Least Favourite Food: Fish
Most Looking Forward To: “The skills and opportunities I will get from being in Junior MasterChef will help me further my career in cooking”
19.Kieren
Top 20
Age: 11
State: VIC
Speciality Dish: Coeur a la Creme D’anjou with Raspberries
Game Plan: “I like to win but I also like to be a good sportsman
State: VIC
Speciality Dish: Coeur a la Creme D’anjou with Raspberries
Game Plan: “I like to win but I also like to be a good sportsman
20.Jade
Top 20
Age: 10
State: QLD
Speciality Dish: Curry
Game Plan: “To show the judges the skills I have and learn more about cooking"
State: QLD
Speciality Dish: Curry
Game Plan: “To show the judges the skills I have and learn more about cooking"
