MasterChef Australia winner LEAKED? Unlikely victor emerges in betting circles leading to suspicions the result has gotten out ahead of finale
The MasterChef Australia winner may have been leaked, according to a new report.
Betting agency Sportsbet has listed Justin Narayan as the most likely winner with odds of $1.28.
Kishwar Chowdhury is in second place at $5.50, followed in third place by Pete Campbell at $7.00.
Leak? The MasterChef Australia winner may have been leaked, according to a new report. Pictured judges Andy Allen, Jock Zonfrillo and Melissa Leong
The popularity of Justin Narayan, who has not been a favourite to win, has raised some suspicions among fans.
It is also being considered unusual that tattoo artist Pete, who has been considered a frontrunner, has dropped into the third position.
According to The Australian, the finale was filmed on Wednesday May 12 and into the early morning of May 13.
Winner? Betting agency Sportsbet has listed Justin Narayan as the most likely winner with odds of $1.28. Kishwar Chowdhury is in second place at $5.50, followed in third place by Pete Campbell at $7.00
King? The popularity of Justin Narayan (pictured), who has not been a favourite to win, has raised some suspicions among fans
Previously, two finale results were filmed to conceal the winner, however this was reportedly not done this year.
Two sets of finales has been unpopular, and are considered by many a tortuous process for the losing contestant.
The Australian reports that ‘within a few hours of the end of the filming’ Justin emerged as a favourite to win, leading to rumours of a leak, with claims the production is ‘attempting to get to the bottom of the unusual betting activity.’
Favourite: It is also being considered unusual that tattoo artist Pete (pictured), who has been considered a frontrunner, has dropped into the third position
Coming in second? Kishwar Chowdhury (pictured) is high up in the odds too
A Sportsbet spokesman confirmed to the paper that there had been ‘a lot of cash coming for Justin’.
While a spokesman for Channel Ten told the publication: ‘All will be revealed when the 2021 MasterChef Australia winner is crowned during the finale on Tuesday night.’
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Sportsbet and Channel Ten for further comment.
Filmed: According to The Australian, the finale was filmed on Wednesday May 12 and into the early morning of May 13
It comes as ratings for MasterChef Australia plummet, with 626,000 tuning in last week.
The show has struggled to maintain last year’s huge numbers this season without the star power of returning contestants like Poh Ling Yeow.
MasterChef: Back to Win pulled in more than one million viewers a night last year.
MasterChef Australia continues Tuesday from 7.30pm on Channel 10.
Found out? The Australian reports that ‘within a few hours of the end of the filming’ Justin emerged as a favourite to win, leading to rumours of a leak