Iain 'Huey' Hewitson insists reality cooking shows such as Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules have slowly pulled the rug out from under the viewing public.

A number of former wait staff at the restaurant of prominent TV personality and chef George Calombaris are alleging they were underpaid.

On Friday, the 27-year-old budding chef praised viewers in general and insisted the majority were supportive - but said the negative comments of others stung.

Season two runner-up of Masterchef Australia Callum Hann has revealed the recipe for making perfect roast potatoes every time.

This week, Iain 'Huey' Hewitson waged war on Masterchef and My Kitchen rules, who he says lured viewers in with simplicity, before devolving into 'pretentious rubbish.'

With the finals rapidly drawing closer, MasterChef had a surprise twist for the remaining contestants on Sunday night's episode.

Samira Damirova was booted from Masterchef on Monday night after failing to impress the judges with her recreation of an Imperial Mandarin dessert.

But fans were left frustrated when he didn't get to show off one of his trademark elaborate desserts, criticising the show for 'wasting' his time.

He has honed his culinary skills this on Masterchef Australia this year, become one of the leading contenders for this season.

 Masterchef Australia contestant Reece Hignell has opened up about struggling to balance his ambitions as an aspiring chef with a strained home life.

Masterchef Australia contestant Reece Hignell was eliminated on Thursday night. 

MasterChef judge George Calombaris sure loves his food. 

It was one of the most difficult challenges in MasterChef history. 

The 54-year-old agreed with Iain's claims that the competition made cooking fine dining-style dishes seem easy to people watching at home.

On Tuesday's episode of MasterChef, favourites Ben Borsht and Sashi Cheliah went head to head to win an advantage ahead of Wednesday night's challenge. 

It's not just the kitchen where things heat up for celebrity chef Matt Preston.

MasterChef judge Matt Preston, 54, is known for his bold and eclectic taste in fashion.

MasterChef viewers have unleashed their fury at Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic for being 'too tough' on a contestant.

Police officer Sashi, 39, will be cooking for four of the best chefs in Australia on a luxury boat in Sydney harbour.

Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic has spoken highly of MasterChef contestant Sashi Cheliah in a gushing message, amid backlash from viewers.

Monty Koludrovic is hitting back after viewers slammed his guest appearance on last Wednesday's episode of Masterchef.  

MasterChef Australia contestant Jess Liemantara was eliminated on Sunday night after her peanut praline failed to impress.

Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic was accused of 'bullying' MasterChef contestant Sashi Cheliah in an episode aired last week.

Jess Liemantara was booted from MasterChef on Sunday night, after her peanut praline failed to impress the judges.

MasterChef Australia contestant Jess Liemantara broke down in tears after she was eliminated on Sunday night's episode.

MasterChef judge Matt Preston is known for his bold and eclectic taste in fashion. 

MasterChef contestant Khanh Ong has fallen at the final hurdle on MasterChef. 

MasterChef promised it's most challenging finale of all time and it certainly delivered.

Sashi Cheliah won MasterChef Australia with an immense 93 out 100 points, the highest grand finale total ever for a winner in the show's history.

MasterChef runner-up Ben Borsht has reflected on his loss, admitting that his dishes just weren't 'as good' as his competitor, Sashi Cheliah. 

The 39-year-old has spoken about how his background with Singapore's STAR (Special Tactics and Rescue) unit helped him stay focused during the competition.

MasterChef runner-up Ben Borsht celebrated his first anniversary with wife Caitlyn in July.

MasterChef winner Sashi Cheliah has been reunited with his beloved pet dog after she went missing this Sunday.

MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan has been embroiled in a new political brawl over his role as a South Australian tourism ambassador.

George Calombaris and his girlfriend-of-11-years Natalie Tricarico have tied the knot.

Celebrity chef George Calombaris has shared a throwback from his Greece wedding to girlfriend of 11 years, Natalie Tricarico.

MasterChef judge, George Calombaris has vowed to shed 6.4kg by Christmas in his 'eyesore' home gym.

He recently revealed he's lost an impressive 20kg in recent years.

As the second season limps towards the finish line, the Channel Nine reality show was crushed by Masterchef and House Rules on Tuesday night as ratings continue to plummet

With the grand finale filmed months before airing, Sashi Cheliah revealed keeping his win a secret was a big challenge

Channel 10 has shared an exciting first look trailer for the upcoming eleventh season of MasterChef Australia. 

MasterChef seemed to be a big hit when it launched in 2009, with 3.7 million viewers tuning into the final episode. 

Celebrity chef Ben Milbourne has shared his simple step-by-step recipe to cooking a classic carbonara but with an Australian twist.

Channel 10 has chosen a diverse group of contestants for the much anticipated return of MasterChef this year.

Matt Preston knows a thing or two about good food. 

He has been giving advice to aspiring chefs as a judge on MasterChef since 2009.

MasterChef viewers have mercilessly mocked George Calombaris over a 2017 scandal in which he was accused of underpaying his staff.

He may be a judge on the latest season of MasterChef Australia. 

The Hibachi grill has been the most used appliance in the MasterChef Australia: Back To Win kitchen this season.

Dani Venn was eliminated from MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on Sunday night while wearing the show's only immunity pin.