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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with David the 10th eliminated contestant on Masterchef Australia. Which is on Network Ten from Sunday through to Wednesday nights at 7:30.

With a degree in pharmacology and toxicology to his name, David Tan’s day job is as a national clinical trials administrator. While he is committed to his important work with cancer patients on their crucial treatments, David put his profession on hold to see where his MasterChef Australia journey may take him.

Growing up in Singapore, in a food culture that underpins society, David jokes that eating is the national hobby and notes that his family of five would think nothing of driving to Malaysia on the weekend just for lunch.

I loved catching up with David today and I am sure you will enjoy our chat which  is filled with his humble attitude. 

• Steve will talk about his journey to MasterChef Australia and what sort of preparation he put in to his abilities including what dish he worried the most about.
• We will also unpack his international cooking and if that is an advantage to being a skilled chef. 
• I will find out why he connected with Poh and who he now wants to win!
• We will also discuss the contestants who came back. Who he thought should have returned and if he knows why two of them eliminated participants were not there?

There is so much to unpack with David. So sit back and relax as we unpack his time in the Masterchef Australia. 

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Steve the 9th eliminated contestant on Masterchef Australia. Which is on Network Ten from Sunday through to Wednesday nights at 7:30.

Steve’s experimentation in the kitchen saw him stand out to the judges, fellow contestants and fans of the show. His love of Australian native ingredients sits in tandem with his favourite refined flavours.

A self-taught cook, Steve’s cookbook collection tallies upwards of 70 and he says it all started with his Mum gifting him the Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook at age 18, a resource which, to this day he still treasures.

Father to two adult sons, Steve has been fortunate to travel the world with work, experiencing many cuisines on his travels. Japanese and French are amongst his favourites, the former for its simplicity and the latter for its complexity.

I loved catching up with Steve today and I am sure you will enjoy our chat which  is filled with a similar warmth he put into his cooking.

• Steve will talk about his journey to Masterchef and how he was nearly the first contestant ever to step into the kitchen.
• We will also unpack his age and how agism still plays an unfortunate card in Australian work places. 
• I will find out who of the Masterchef judges have contacted him since the filming ended and how Jamie Oliver surprised him. 
• We will also discuss what big change he would make when preparing his food and why making your food with extra can help you survive elimination.

There is so much to unpack with Stephen. So sit back and relax as we unpack his time in the Masterchef Australia. 

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Snezana the 8th eliminated contestant on Masterchef Australia. Which is on Network Ten from Sunday through to Wednesday nights at 7:30.

With food always on the brain, it’s little wonder Snezana has found her way to the MasterChef Australia kitchen. At breakfast, she’s thinking about lunch; at lunch, she’s planning dinner; and she reads cookbooks to relax. 

Snezana started cooking around age seven, learning her skills in the kitchen from observing her Mum over the years and heavily inspired by traditional Serbian culture.

Showing her love through food to her own family now, she cooks for husband Aleks, daughter Lenka, aged seven and son Lazar, five. The extended family are also a big bunch of foodies, and Snezana is proud that her own daughter is showing a keen interest.

I loved catching up with Snez today and I am sure you will enjoy our chat which details her final cook last night.

• Snez will talk about her knowledge of desserts what she knew of Anna Polyviou’s resume
• We will also unpack the debate over presentation vs flavour! To see what Snez thinks of the way in which the judges make their critics.
• I will find out who Snez would like to see win, who her favourite judge is and I will even get a couple of recipe recommendations. 
• We will also discuss what Snez had to give up and leave behind to take part in the show 

There is so much to unpack with Snezana. So sit back and relax as we unpack her time in the Masterchef Australia. 

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with three of the hardest working TV presenters in Australia. We have Jonathan Lapalia, Beau Ryan and Blair Joscelyne and we will be unpacking the new Top Gear Australia season. Now available on Paramount +.

(I have to say I don’t normally have three people on the pod at once and these guys were pretty wild but I do my best to make sure you can still get to hear them all as clearly as I could.)

The eight-part series sees Blair, Beau and JLP hitting the road in Australia, and in also places that aren’t Australia. 

Highlights include the trio testing out the very expensive various cars an Italian road trip, tackling a coffee run across the Colombian jungle, racing the new Lotus from Monaco to St Tropez against a very expensive boat, and taking on the wintery Alps.

This show is not just about cars and I have to say this a very fresh take on the popular series that has been made countless times all over the world. 

• I will talk about the first three Top Gear Australian series and find out of the boys had watched them to get some tips.
• We will unpack the danger of this series, why they mostly dress themselves and if they all had to audition for their roles.
• Beau and JLP will talk about their other shows (Australian Survivor and Amazing Race) soon to go into production and what we know has been planned?
• You will find out what they really think of each other and if they had ever met before filming the show.

There is so much to unpack with the boys. So sit back and relax as we unpack the world of Top Gear Australia!

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Yuan the seventh eliminated contestant on Masterchef Australia. Which is on Network Ten from Sunday through to Wednesday nights at 7:30.

Born in Argentina, Juan De La Cruz is one of nine children. He now lives in New South Wales with his partner Amy.  He is incredibly close to his family, speaking with them every day, despite them all being based in Argentina.

With food heroes including Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann and, our very own Miguel they have inspired him to embrace his culture and we certainly saw that during his time on the show.. 

There is more to Juan than many of you would realise with a passion for singing, a creator of boardgames and obvious talent for cooking I don’t think this will be the last time we hear from Juan. He is a man of many talents.

• Juan will share his Masterchef highs and lows and he reveal he was rushed to hospital after a cook with churros went wrong in one practice session.
• We will also unpack the decision to cook within your heritage and if he regrets not leading with an Argentinian dish last night.
• I will find out if the judges are different on camera to how they are in real life.
• We will discuss the reason why Jean Christophe had a special relationship with Juan.

There is so much to unpack with Jean. So sit back and relax as we unpack his time in the Masterchef Australia. 

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Farmer Tom. From Farmer of Farmer Wants a Wife. Which is coming to an end in the next two weeks.

Tom is a 22-year-old third-generation cattle and crop farmer with a pragmatic approach to life and a genuine ability to laugh at himself. From running his own contracting business to partnering with his dad on the family farm.

Tom's work ethic and dedication are second to none. With everyone from Samantha Armytage and Farmer Bert confirming he is an old soul, which I think we got to see during his time on the show.

• I will talk about all of Tom’s time on the show. From the awkward dinners where he needed to send people home, worrying about possible drama between the girls and what he thinks of the women on the other farms?
• We will unpack his age and if he thought 22 was too young to sign up for this show. Including what he thought of some of the girls being quite a bit older and if he had been attracted to the older women in the past?
• Farmer Tom will discuss hiding the outcome with Sarah and what he thinks of all the rumours surrounding this season. 
• You will find out what his family truly thought of his final two girls and why they clashed over who he should choose?

There is so much to unpack with Farmer Tom. So sit back and relax as we unpack the world of Farmer Wants a Wife?

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Lourdes the sixth eliminated contestant on Masterchef Australia. Which is on Network Ten from Sunday through to Wednesday nights at 7:30.

Growing up in Melbourne, Lourdes is fortunate to have had a heavy Spanish influence in her life and her cooking. With her mother Laly and Yiayia Ana Maria hailing from Catalonia, the family has strong ties to its maternal homeland.

With a variety of Mediterranean influences, this youngest of three children became a vegetarian for a time during her teens, which saw her cook for herself a lot more. A perfectionist in many areas of her life, as an academic high achiever, Lourdes already has a university degree under her belt and is working in marketing

• Lourdes will bust a theory of mine about her name and if she was named after Madonna’s daughter!
• We will also unpack this weeks episodes from cooking outside, chasing to make ice-cream and that elimination cook.
• I will find out if Lourdes thought Nat would use her pin and if she herself would have used a pin if she had one to use. 
• We will discuss the judges relationships behind the scenes and find out who she clicked with the most!

There is so much to unpack with Lourdes. So sit back and relax as we unpack his time in the Masterchef Australia. 

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Farmer Todd. From Farmer of Farmer Wants a Wife - which I believe is the highest rating show across the networks at the moment. 

Farmer Todd, a charming 33-year-old cattle farmer hailing from the quaint town of Baan Baa, NSW. He is a proud third-generation farmer, living and breathing the values of family, hard yakka, and the simple pleasures of country life. 

Farmer Todd came in to the show late and that hasn’t been a bad thing. We have been able to get to know him quite well pretty quickly and I am delighted to chat with him today.

• We will talk about his family and friends comments regarding Daisy! Comparing her to his ex girlfriends, red flagging that she had been married and that she may be too confident.
• We will unpack Farmer Berts dramatic exit and find out why Farmer Todd thinks Bert left? Was it the girls or was the show too much for him?
• You will get some interesting insights on how he found himself on the show and if he was a last minute replacement for Farmer Dean or if he was always planned for the show?
• I am also going to ask his thoughts on the choices of women picked for the farmers this year and if the producers did a good job?

There is so much to unpack with Farmer Todd. So sit back and relax as we unpack the world of Farmer Wants a Wife?

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Lily the fifth eliminated contestant on Masterchef Australia. Which is on Network Ten from Sunday through to Thursday nights at 7:30.

Having relocated to Sydney in 2019, Lily loved it so much that she stayed, meeting her partner Nick. Not one to forget her British roots, Lily is inspired by English chefs and icons including Jamie Oliver, Clare Smyth, Mary Berry, Julius Roberts and Thomas Straker.

Lily is an intuitive cook, her signature style is homely, hearty food, made with love. Confident in balancing flavours and has a knack for bringing ingredients together. Lilly is a perfectionist and challenge-seeker with a love of learning, I think our English born participant was really fun tot watch and a great debrief with her today.

• Lily will discuss everything from that chicken maryland being undercooked to which contestants and judges she liked the best. 
• We will also unpack how common undercooked chicken can send you to hospital and what made her choose that dish.
• I will compare the English version of Masterchef with the Australian and find out which series is better and why 
• We will discuss the clothing and styling of the contestants and why they are all wearing the same shoes.

There is so much to unpack with Lily. So sit back and relax as we unpack his time in the Masterchef Australia. 

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Khristian. The fourth eliminated contestant on Masterchef Australia. Which is on Network Ten from Sunday through to Thursday nights at 7:30.

Khristian, 26 currently works in insurance services but he’s had a passion for food ever since he was 10 years old and helped his single-mum out by stepping up and learning to cook.

My guest today got a lot of attention during the promotion of this season and I think that has to do with his real passion for joining this season. He loves food and is a big softy... who I was really enjoying on this season. 

The guy would get excited about a spoon and didn’t crumble when he forgot half the recipe. He was a joy to watch and a joy to chat with today. So I hope you enjoy our chat.

• Khristian will discuss his upbringing and what his mates thought of him going on the show. 
• We also discuss who inspired him to sign up and which previous Masterchef Australia alumni is one of his good mates.
• After chatting with Khristian for like two minutes, I realised that he would be great to go into schools and talk about his Masterchef experience with young people. 
• I will find out how bad that sugar glass cut was, which judge was his favourite and who he connected to the most.
• There is an opportunity to find out how the production company sends you off and what actually happens when you have been eliminated. 

There is so much to unpack with Khristian. So sit back and relax as we unpack his time in the Masterchef Australia. 

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