The latest news about Dessert Masters centers on the conclusion of Season 2, with John Demetrios crowned the winner in November 2024.[1][6]
Key facts about the most recent season:
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Winner |
John Demetrios (Michelin-star pastry chef) [1] |
| Runner-up |
Emelia Jackson (former MasterChef 2020 winner) [1] |
| Third place |
Christy Tania [1] |
| Prize |
$100,000 AUD [1][3] |
| Finale date |
November 24, 2024 [1][2] |
| Judges |
Melissa Leong & Amaury Guichon [2][3] |
John Demetrios scored 38/40 in the finale, creating an Australiana-inspired two-course dessert menu. He plans to use the prize money to open a bakery with his wife.[1]
Season 2 premiered on October 14, 2024, on Network 10 in Australia, featuring 10 new pastry chefs including Katherine Sabbath, Reece Hignell, and Darren Purchese.[2][5]
As of April 2026, there's no official announcement yet about Season 3, though the show has been a hit since its 2023 premiere.[3][2]