Now more than ever, the people behind MasterChef are grateful for the colossal size of the Melbourne set | Michael_Lallo BroedeCarmody
, producers faced an unprecedented choice: suspend the series or change how the rest of the show was made.
MasterChef Australia judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo with guest chef Gordon Ramsay.MasterCheffilming to continue on the Network 10 cooking show. Rick Maier, Network 10's head of executive production and drama, said the headaches caused by these changes are preferable to an indefinite filming suspension. Now more than ever, he is grateful for the colossal size of"It’s probably a little easier than other shows because of the scale," he said. "The kitchen itself is four times bigger than [what is visible] on television ... it's been relatively straightforward keeping the contestants and the judges at a safe remove.
Maier said it would be tricky for cooking shows to maintain a sense of camaraderie given huddling over a dish, slapping each others' backs and tearful hugs are now banned. But he is confident it can be done.
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