In 2023, several contestants left MasterChef Australia during the season "Secrets and Surprises." Notable eliminations included:
- Andrea Puglisi, who was the first to leave after struggling with Nutella crepes.
- Jessica Perri, eliminated after an eggless pasta challenge.
- Larissa Sewell, who was eliminated twice—first as the second contestant but returned with a second chance apron before leaving again.
- Amy Tanner, sent home after disappointing judges with her tacos.
- Alice Han, eliminated after a gelato challenge.
- Robbie Cooper, a fan favorite, was also eliminated.
- Phil Conway and Ralph Kahango, who left after pressure tests.
- Adi Nevagi, who was proud to showcase her cultural dishes despite elimination.
- Rue Mupedzi, a fan favorite, was the latest to leave following a pressure test overseen by Michelin chef Clare Smyth
Additionally, in earlier seasons, Pete Campbell left MasterChef Australia season 13 due to a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis requiring chemotherapy
. This summary covers the main departures from MasterChef Australia in 2023.
