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- ↑ Premier Bligh for Celebrity MasterChef
- ↑ MasterChef: Negus, Pengilly, Thomas, Westaway.
- ↑ Steve Bisley no longer taking part in Celebrity MasterChef, after assault charge - Herald Sun, 10 September 2009
- ↑ Finch-fried judges