Contestant on MasterChef Australia's Back To Win Cries after Being the First to Depart: "Deeply Disappointed"
MasterChef Australia: Back to Win Kicks Off with a Heartbreak
Unfortunately, on the recent Sunday night episode of MasterChef Australia: Back to Win, Cath Collins faced the first elimination of the season. The contestant, appearing on the show for the second time, expressed her disappointment at being sent home.
Speaking to Ten, a clearly emotional Cath confessed to being devastated about the turn of events. In 2023, Cath made her initial MasterChef Australia debut and was eliminated in fifth place. This time around, she expressed that she came back prepared to give it her all, learn, and bond with her fellow competitors, known as the MasterChef family.
'I can't even describe how heartbroken I am,' Cath told Ten while fighting tears. 'I came here wanting to learn, to push myself, to meet everyone, and to go all out. I just feel terrible.'
For Sunday's challenge, Cath prepared Japanese-style mushrooms with a smoky soy and shiso sauce. Although the judges commended the creativity in her dish, the inconsistency in execution—specifically the burned pieces—failed to impress them. Ultimately, Cath was informed that she would not progress any further on the show.
Despite her emotion, Cath reiterated that her motivation for being on MasterChef Australia stems from the joy food brings her. 'This is not it,' she emphasized. 'But I can't shy away from being disappointed, and that disappointment turned into FOMO.'
More on Cath Collins
Cath Collins, a 56-year-old food business owner from Victoria, made her debut on MasterChef Australia in Season 15. Although her exact performance and elimination details from the 2025 Back to Win season have not been publicly reported, her previous elimination occurred on May 4, 2023[4]. The 2025 season premiered on April 28, with a format that brought back eliminated alumni[1][3][5].
Contestants competing in the Back to Win edition face heightened expectations from the judges, encompassing creative ideas, precision in execution, and showcasing personal growth[5].
Catch Cath Collins' journey on MasterChef Australia: Back to Win, airing Monday to Wednesday AEST on Network 10 or streaming on 10 Play[1].
- Despite being ousted from MasterChef Australia: Back to Win in the first elimination of the season, Cath Collins expressed her determination to push herself, learn, and bond with her fellow competitors once more.
- In a heartbroken state, Cath Collins shared with Ten that she had come back to the MasterChef Australia stage prepared to give it her all, having found great joy in food.
- On the recent Sunday night episode, Cath's Japanese-style mushrooms with a smoky soy and shiso sauce, while creative, fell short in execution, resulting in burned pieces and ultimately her elimination from MasterChef Australia: Back to Win.
