MasterChef Final 2022: Fans all saying the same thing about Eddie Scott after he beats Radha & Pookie in tense showdown
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MASTERCHEF fans are all demanding Eddie Scott open his own restaurant after being crowned 2022 champion in Thursday's final.
Eddie was last night crowned the MasterChef 2022 winner following an outstanding cook-off against Pookie and Radha.
But before the finals had even finished, fans were already demanding more from the marine pilot.
One Twitter user said: "Eddie, seriously, you NEED to open an eatery of some type, or write a cookery book, or something on those lines! Everything you do is sheer quality! #MasterChef #MasterChefUK."
Pookie and Radha fell short in the final despite putting together some truly amazing dishes.
Eddie decided to go all guns blazing in the final and served turbot and caviar as his main course.
And in turn judges and were blown away with his skills and couldn't get enough.
Read our MasterChef live blog below for the latest news and updates...
Who is MasterChef’s Paul Ainsworth?
Paul Ainsworth is an experienced chef who has worked under world-renowned talents, Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing.
He started his career after graduating with a hospitality and catering degree from Southampton City College.
During his studies in 1998, Ainsworth began working for Gary Rhodes at Rhodes In The Square.
After opening a restaurant of his own, Paul was awarded a Michelin star in 2013 and has also picked up four AA Rosettes.
Miss any episodes?
If you missed any episodes of this years MasterChef then head on over to BBC iPlayer where you can catch up on all of this season.
All 21 episodes of this season are there ready for you to watch.
But if that is not enough then you can watch some of the previous seasons until your heart’s content.
Recap: Who won MasterChef 2022?
Eddie - WINNER
Marine pilot Eddie Scott, 30, beat off all the other contestants to scoop the MasterChef 2022 crown.
Speaking about his win, an emotional Eddie said: “It’s everything. My whole life I feel has been building up to this moment.
"I can’t believe I’m standing here as the MasterChef champion.
"It’s just been the most stressful and the most enjoyable!
"I feel like I’ve just discovered who I am as a cook. It’s the best feeling ever.”
Recap: Who else was in the MasterChef semi-final?
There were a whole host of contestants who made it through the first round.
The MasterChef finalists 2022 are:
- Radha - 23-year-old law graduate.
- Eddie Scott, 30, Marine Pilot from Beverley in Yorkshire
- Pookie, 45, Beauty Salon Owner from Solihull
Who is MasterChef semi-finalist Radha Ru?
Radha Ru is a 23-year-old law graduate from Bradford.
Speaking about her food inspiration, she told the BBC: "Drawing on my dual Indian-British heritage, my style combines Indian cuisine with Western adaptations.
"I also love pairing my food with cocktails! I love to recreate classic British desserts as they remind me of the puddings I ate at boarding school.
"I’ve been a vegetarian for the majority of my life, so this inspires me to cook with plant-based products, elevating a humble vegetable and giving it a spicy twist by pairing it with flavours of my Indian heritage."
Speaking about why she wanted to enter MasterChef, she said: "Although I’ve just finished a law degree, my heart lies in food.
"I only started cooking during lockdown as a means to alleviate some of the stress from my final exams at university.
"MasterChef is my programme of choice as it brings back fond memories each year when I look forward to watching the latest series on TV.
"So being on MasterChef was a dream come true."
About MasterChef The Professionals winner Alex Webb
The 27-year-old chef knew he wanted to work in a kitchen from an early age.
He started at his local restaurant Square One at just 14, washing pots.
His career has gone full circle - and Alex is now head chef at that same restaurant.
Alex says that French cuisine is his favourite, but he is also partial to Asian flavours.
Alex said about winning Masterchef: "It is the best feeling I have ever had in my life. To walk away with the trophy is incredible. I am so proud."
"I can’t wait to cook and show you all what I can do."
He added: “I want to enjoy the moment and make the most of all
the opportunities which may be out there."I have lots of ideas for a book and I really enjoyed the experience of being in front of the camera so would like to look into any chances there may be to do more of this.
"I will continue to work in the restaurant I do now, and I would like to keep learning and pushing myself.
"Then, hopefully one day, I will be able to achieve my big dream of owning my own restaurant."
Fans all have the same complaint
The final episode opened with an expected retrospect of the season, and then individual segments dedicated to the three finalists.
The packages looked at the family lives, inspiration, careers and cooking experience of the amateur chefs.
But each segment ran for so long, that actual cooking to win the final did not start until 21 minutes into the 60 minute episode.
“Come on, come on, come onnn, cook already, pleeease! Ta… I know they do this every final, but, come onnnn,” moaned one fan on Twitter.
Another added: “Quick question: Is anyone actually going to cook anything in the final or what?!”
And a third wrote: “20 mins it’s been on, can we actually have some cooking now??”
What did Eddie say after his win?
Eddie, 30, is a marine pilot who lives in Beverley, Yorkshire.
Speaking after his win he said: “Everything in my life has been building up to doing something in food. It would be amazing to be able to cook in a top restaurant and with the most famous royal Awadhi chefs in Lucknow.
“It would also be exciting to write about food or even do some more TV. What I’d really love is to own my own restaurant – sharing my food memories and nostalgia.
“I always knew one day I wanted to pursue a career in food and now MasterChef has made me realise that this can be a reality.”
Viewers left ‘heartbroken’
MasterChef viewers were left “heartbroken” when fan favourite Eddie Scott made a personal revelation.
As the episode kicked off, viewers were invited into the finalists’ personal lives – and many were gutted to discover marine pilot Eddie has a fiancée.
One fan wrote: “Eddie is lovely and Eddie has a lovely fiancée [sad emoji].”
Another said: “Eddie has a fiancé and she’s beautiful. Bugger.”
Another predicted the news, adding: “This is where they do the families bit and we all find out Eddie is happily married.”
What really happens when judges say ‘time’s up’?
Christina Tosi knows all about Masterchef US, as the professional chef and baker is one of the judges.
On the US show she revealed that there's down time for everyone between "time's up" and when they taste, "and we don’t taste all of the food at once, because you just can’t taste twenty dishes at the same time while they’re all still hot."
By the time the food is actually tested by the judges, it's only lukewarm or completely cold.
This is due to the shots being filmed and the chefs having a moment to rest whilst its being done.
Christina explained that the judges also float about the kitchen whilst the chefs are preparing their meals: "Keep in mind that we taste food at each cook’s station as they work, so we have a good idea of who’s looking good, and who is going down in a ball of flames."
Miss any episodes?
If you missed any episodes of this years MasterChef then head on over to BBC iPlayer where you can catch up on all of this season.
All 21 episodes of this season are there ready for you to watch.
But if that is not enough then you can watch some of the previous seasons until your heart's content.
Explained: Does Eddie have social media?
Yes - the Masterchef contestant posts frequently on Instagram.
bio says 'All things food. Real food' - and that is exactly what you can find on his social media profile.
The winner posts a range of food snaps, videos and selfies - all with detailed captions explaining the ingredients he used.
He also uses the highlights feature to share videos providing step-by-step instructions on how to cook some of his favourite meals.
His profile also includes a few snaps of himself and his fellow contestants.
Unlike some of the other contestants, Eddie does not appear to have a Facebook profile or a Twitter account.
However, he does appear to have a TikTok account, which former contestant Rish Nanavati follows and leaves comments on.
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Who is John Torode?
The Melbourne-native is 56-years-old and currently lives in London.
At 16 years old, John left school to attend catering college and after a decade of training, he moved to the UK in 1991, to work at a sous chef at Quaglino’s.
While working at Quaglino’s, John first met his fellow MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace, who was running a vegetable supply company.
He is most famous for his role as TV judge on MasterChef, starring in both the British and Australian versions of the show.
John Torode first met his partner Lisa Faulkner, famous for appearing on shows like EastEnders, Brookside and Holby City, in 2010.
Lisa was also a contestant and won Celebrity MasterChef. At the time of the show being filmed, Lisa was married to Eastenders actor Chris Coghill, with whom she has an eight-year-old adopted daughter Billie.
The pair divorced in April 2012 after a seven-year marriage, and six months later, Lisa went public with her relationship with John.
Who is Gregg Wallace?
Gregg Wallace is a 57-year-old former costermonger, baker and TV personality, born in Elephant and Castle, London.
Gregg has been doing the MasterChef gig since 2005, and he's also on the panel of MasterChef: The Professionals and Celebrity MasterChef.
He has also presented BBC shows including Supermarket Secrets and Eat Well for Less?, as well as going behind the scenes of food production on Inside The Factory.
Aside from his TV projects, Gregg is also a writer and a farmer, and he used to own two restaurants in Bermondsey and Putney - until they folded in 2014, owing suppliers £150,000.
In 2016, Gregg married Anne-Marie Sterpini, 21 years his junior, in an intimate ceremony at Hever Castle in Kent.
Anne-Marie is Gregg's fourth wife, and he has two children from his second marriage to Denise, a former pastry chef.
He currently lives in Whitstable, Kent, with his two children and Anne-Marie.
Recap: Who made the semi-finals of MasterChef?
Here's a recap of who made the semi-finals of MasterChef 2022:
- Thomas - semi-finalist - eliminated
- James - semi-finalist - eliminated
- Holly - semi-finalist - eliminated
- Farokh - semi-finalist - eliminated
What the judges said about Eddie Scott winning
MasterChef judge John Torode said: “Eddie is nothing short of a culinary powerhouse.
"His love of classic French food blended with the spices of India, has made us really stand up and take notice.
"He’s daring, he’s adventurous, he doesn’t play it safe.”
Fellow judge Gregg Wallace added: “I think we’ve just seen the birth of a future great chef.
"Eddie impressed from the moment he set foot in this kitchen. He’s hardly put a foot wrong throughout the competition.”
Recap: Who won MasterChef 2022?
Eddie - WINNER
Marine pilot Eddie Scott, 30, beat off all the other contestants to scoop the MasterChef 2022 crown.
Speaking about his win, an emotional Eddie said: “It’s everything. My whole life I feel has been building up to this moment.
"I can’t believe I’m standing here as the MasterChef champion.
"It’s just been the most stressful and the most enjoyable!
"I feel like I’ve just discovered who I am as a cook. It’s the best feeling ever.”
Recap: Who else was in the MasterChef semi-final?
There were a whole host of contestants who made it through the first round.
The MasterChef finalists 2022 are:
- Radha - 23-year-old law graduate.
- Eddie Scott, 30, Marine Pilot from Beverley in Yorkshire
- Pookie, 45, Beauty Salon Owner from Solihull
Does Radha have social media?
You can follow Radha on Instagram .
On there you'll find lots of her favourite dishes, plus her journey so far on the show.
You can also see what all the chefs are up to on the general MasterChef Instagram page .
Who is MasterChef semi-finalist Radha Ru?
Radha Ru is a 23-year-old law graduate from Bradford.
Speaking about her food inspiration, she told the BBC: "Drawing on my dual Indian-British heritage, my style combines Indian cuisine with Western adaptations.
"I also love pairing my food with cocktails! I love to recreate classic British desserts as they remind me of the puddings I ate at boarding school.
"I’ve been a vegetarian for the majority of my life, so this inspires me to cook with plant-based products, elevating a humble vegetable and giving it a spicy twist by pairing it with flavours of my Indian heritage."
Speaking about why she wanted to enter MasterChef, she said: "Although I’ve just finished a law degree, my heart lies in food.
"I only started cooking during lockdown as a means to alleviate some of the stress from my final exams at university.
"MasterChef is my programme of choice as it brings back fond memories each year when I look forward to watching the latest series on TV.
"So being on MasterChef was a dream come true."
About MasterChef The Professionals winner Alex Webb
The 27-year-old chef knew he wanted to work in a kitchen from an early age.
He started at his local restaurant Square One at just 14, washing pots.
His career has gone full circle - and Alex is now head chef at that same restaurant.
Alex says that French cuisine is his favourite, but he is also partial to Asian flavours.
Alex said about winning Masterchef: "It is the best feeling I have ever had in my life. To walk away with the trophy is incredible. I am so proud."
"I can’t wait to cook and show you all what I can do."
He added: “I want to enjoy the moment and make the most of all
the opportunities which may be out there."I have lots of ideas for a book and I really enjoyed the experience of being in front of the camera so would like to look into any chances there may be to do more of this.
"I will continue to work in the restaurant I do now, and I would like to keep learning and pushing myself.
"Then, hopefully one day, I will be able to achieve my big dream of owning my own restaurant."
MasterChef winner reveals Gregg's heartwarming gift to ill dad
MASTERCHEF: The Professionals winner Alex Webb opened up on the sweet gesture from judge Greg Wallace to his sick dad.
The young, ambitious chef rose through the ranks since starting out as a pot washer in his local restaurant to win Masterchef: The Professionals in 2020.
Over the course of the series, Alex grew close to all the cast and judges, but especially Gregg.
His highlight during the season was when the cameras came to visit his family, which had inspired him throughout the series.
“I’d just cooked a dish in memory of my grandad which put me through to the final. To get through on that dish meant a lot," Alex told
“When the cameras came to see my mum and dad it just pushed me to try and win."
But his parents Jennifer and Phillip supported him all the way.
Phillip tragically lost a battle with lung cancer earlier this year aged just 61.
“Gregg did a lovely message for my dad when he was in hospital. It was really nice and meant a lot," Alex revealed.
“[Masterchef] is like a big family really.”
Afternoon, logging on. I'll be bringing you the latest news and updates until 10pm tonight.
Fans all have the same complaint
The final episode opened with an expected retrospect of the season, and then individual segments dedicated to the three finalists.
The packages looked at the family lives, inspiration, careers and cooking experience of the amateur chefs.
But each segment ran for so long, that actual cooking to win the final did not start until 21 minutes into the 60 minute episode.
“Come on, come on, come onnn, cook already, pleeease! Ta… I know they do this every final, but, come onnnn,” moaned one fan on Twitter.
Another added: “Quick question: Is anyone actually going to cook anything in the final or what?!”
And a third wrote: “20 mins it’s been on, can we actually have some cooking now??”
