‘MasterChef Australia’ 2016 update: Returning contestant Theresa Visintin gears up for pressure test, feels the love from fans worldwide
“Home and Away” alum Theresa Visintin has experienced the bitter taste of failure before, and she’s not ready to be eliminated from “MasterChef Australia” again.
The 44-year-old stay-at-home mum faces a familiar scene on Thursday night, as she’ll be back in black along with six other “MasterChef Australia” hopefuls. Theresa will have to put her A-game to ensure she’ll be among this season’s top nine. She was named the last contestant up for elimination on the Heston Blumenthal pop-up restaurant challenge.
Theresa’s dish on Wednesday night failed to convince judges George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston that she deserves to be safe this challenging week. The contestants were tasked to take inspiration from ancient recipes and bring them up-to-date. While her roulade of chicken with hazelnuts, leeks and raisins earned good reviews from the judges, her lack of organisation and time management led to her loss.
[READ: “'MasterChef Australia’ 2016 recap and spoilers: Theresa’s modern take on old recipe gets lost in translation; messy plates send her to elimination challenge”]
As she gears up for the daunting pressure test ahead, “MasterChef Australia” fans are showering her with words of encouragement and support. Some are even located outside the country, such as in Sweden and South Africa.
@TheresaVisintin Hi Theresa! You've made such a strong comeback, I'm so impressed! Cheering for you all the way from Sweden! __
— Sofia W (@ziaFia) June 29, 2016
Good Lord, @TheresaVisintin is an impressive chef! As a Canadian I am rooting so hard for her to win! #MasterchefAustralia
— Tim Lade (@Tim_Lade) June 28, 2016
Theresa is a perfect example of making the most of a second chance. #MasterChefAU @TheresaVisintin
— Patrick Considine (@ptc1149) June 27, 2016
@TheresaVisintin Late night catch up on MA here in South Africa. Family (wife & young daughters 11&13) send all their love #rooting4u
— Dayalan Govender (@DayalanLFC) June 26, 2016
@TheresaVisintin Congrats on making the top 10! You are such an amazing and inspiring chef who brings so much joy to the show. Good luck ❤ ️_
— Christine Wang (@krayzychristine) June 24, 2016
Theresa will be facing the elimination challenge on June 30, along with other “MasterChef Australia” hopefuls Brett Carter, Chloe Bowles, Heather Day, Trent Harvey, Matt Sinclair and Elena Duggan. Network Ten posted a sneak peek of Thursday’s episode, focusing on the elimination challenge. In the trailer, each home cook is told to pick a colour and create a dish inspired by that hue. Based on the teaser, it looks like Chloe’s going to make a fatal mistake that could cost her a spot in the top nine. “I’m going home,” she says to the cameras.
Find out what happens next on “MasterChef Australia,” and stay tuned for episode spoilers. “MasterChef Australia” Season 8 airs every Sunday to Thursday at 7.30pm on Ten.
