MasterChef winner is ‘LEAKED by a production insider’ weeks before the finale – as all major bookmakers tip the same contestant to take the crown
Has the winner of MasterChef Australia been leaked weeks ahead of the season finale? All signs point to yes.
Every major bookmaker is tipping Emelia Jackson to take the crown, which suggests some degree of insider knowledge.
MasterChef is filmed in advance and there are plenty of people – including the cast, crew and publicists – who know the outcome.
Has the winner leaked? All major bookmakers are tipping Emelia Jackson (left) to win MasterChef Australia, which suggests some degree of insider knowledge
It’s possible one of these insiders leaked the result, causing a surge in online bets that resulted in Emelia’s odds being slashed significantly.
Alternatively, somebody close to production may have let slip the ending to a friend, partner or family member, who in turn spread the news.
Channel 10 maintains the result is ‘held under extreme secrecy provisions’, reports The Australian, but the betting odds suggest otherwise.
The secret’s out? MasterChef is filmed in advance and there are plenty of people – including the cast, crew and publicists – who know the outcome. Emelia is pictured left
Media website Crikey claims the network declined to answer its questions about a possible leak or confirm how many people know the identity of the winner.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 for comment.
According to Sportsbet, Emilia is the clear favourite with odds of $1.38. Laura Sharrad is tipped for runner-up ($3.50) and Reynold Poernomo is expected to place third ($5).
Can she do it? It’s possible one of these insiders leaked the result, causing a surge in online bets that resulted in Emelia’s odds being slashed significantly
Telling odds: According to Sportsbet, Emilia is the clear favourite with odds of $1.38. Laura Sharrad is tipped for runner-up ($3.50) and Reynold Poernomo is expected to place third ($5)
Similar! TAB odds differ slightly: Emilia is the front-runner at $1.25, but ‘dessert king’ Reynold is tipped for second place ($4.50) and Laura third ($6)
TAB odds differ slightly: Emilia is the front-runner at $1.25, but ‘dessert king’ Reynold is tipped for second place ($4.50) and Laura third ($6).
Interestingly, the bookies aren’t tipping season one runner-up Poh Ling Yeow to win, despite her being the primary focus of the series so far.
MasterChef continues Monday at 7:30pm on Channel 10
Not likely: Interestingly, the bookies aren’t tipping season one runner-up Poh Ling Yeow (pictured) to win, despite her being the primary focus of the series so far