MasterChef EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-scenes pictures reveal the VERY unglamorous side of the Channel 10 show you’ll never see on television
MasterChef Australia is filmed in the Centenary Hall at Melbourne Showgrounds.
And although the venue may look impressive on television with state-of-the-art kitchens and beautiful floral gardens, it isn’t quite as glamorous in real life.
Daily Mail Australia’s behind-the-scenes pictures reveal the side of the Channel 10 cooking competition show that producers don’t want you to see.
The magic of TV! Behind-the-scenes pictures of MasterChef Australia have revealed the unglamorous side of production at Centenary Hall (pictured) at Melbourne Showgrounds
During filming breaks at Centenary Hall and while out on location, the exhausted cast often relax by laying on the floor outside.
Contestant Simon Toohey recently shared a picture of stars such as Khan Ong sat on some grass on location one day, with Hayden Quinn choosing to go barefoot.
There’s a small patch of grass between the hall and car park where the stars often take the weight off their feet too, as filming can go on ‘for up to 12 hours’ a day.
Side view! On TV, the show only films from the front of Centenary Hall, showing contestants arriving among the beautiful gardens, but the venue isn’t as impressive from the side
Timeout: During filming breaks at Centenary Hall and out on location, the exhausted cast relax by laying on the floor outside
At Centenary Hall, another breaking space is even less inviting than grass.
A large fridge and water cooler is set up by a roller shutter at the back of the hall, next to a milk crate – which is currently being used to store a large water bottle.
There’s an empty clothes rail next to the lone fridge with a sign that reads: ‘Interviews in progress. Please keep quiet’.
Not so luxurious: There’s a small patch of grass between the hall and car park where they often take the weight off their feet as filming can go on ‘for up to 12 hours’ a day
Break time: Contestant Simon Toohey recently shared a picture of stars such as Khan Ong and Sarah Clare (pictured) on some grass between filming takes
As parts of Melbourne Showgrounds is still open to the public during filming, producers have ensured passersby don’t spot any stars or spoilers.
They have covered the fences around the production site with black sheeting.
On TV, the show only films from the front of Centenary Hall, showing contestants arriving each episode among the beautiful gardens and grant entrance.
Living it up: The second breaking space is even less inviting than the patch of grass, with a large fridge and water cooler set up by a roller shutter at the back of the hall
Nothing to see here! As parts of Melbourne Showgrounds is still open to the public during filming, producers have covered fences with black sheeting to prevent spoilers
MasterChef: Back To Win started filming in January with all 24 contestants.
It is understood there are only a handful of finalists now remaining in Melbourne as the show approaches the end of production and its grand finale.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected filming in March, with new safety precautions introduced on-set, enabling the cameras to continue rolling.
Sun kissed! Channel 10 only ever show the cast arriving among the lush front gardens
Schedule: MasterChef started filming in January with all 24 contestants. It is understood there are only a handful of finalists remaining in Melbourne ahead of the grand finale