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MasterChef production moves to Melbourne

MasterChef production is moving to Melbourne

Production of MasterChef Australia is to move to Melbourne from Sydney.

After four seasons in Sydney, and following the sale of the Alexandria kitchen where the series was shot, MasterChef will move to the Melbourne Showgrounds for the 2013 season.

David Mott, Network Ten chief programming officer said: “This is an exciting move for MasterChef Australia’s viewers and sponsors,” Mr Mott said. “What better way to explore fresh, new cuisines than to head to what is arguably Australia’s food capital.”

“The Melbourne Showgrounds offers an exciting opportunity to create a new environment for MasterChef Australia, with a new kitchen, new challenges and new locations in Victoria’s acclaimed food and wine regions.”

Mark Fennessy, chief executive of production company Shine Australia said: “Since 2009, MasterChef Australia has enjoyed a wonderfully successful run in NSW. Filming in Melbourne represents an exciting new chapter for the world’s most popular cooking show.”

The news follows a call by Linda Burney, acting NSW opposition leader for Barry O’Farrell, NSW premier to keep the reported $30m-production in Sydney. At the time Ten denied a decision had been made to move.

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