Laura Sharrad Crowned MasterChef Australia 2025 Champion
It was the kind of finale that will be remembered as one of the most thrilling in MasterChef Australia history. The Back To Win 2025 season ended with an epic showdown between two South Australian culinary powerhouses, Laura Sharrad and Callum Hann. Both had first stepped into the MasterChef kitchen as teenagers—Laura at 18, Callum at 19—and both had previously finished as runner-up in their debut seasons. This time, they stood side-by-side again, fighting for the trophy that had always eluded them.
From the very start of the season, the two had joked about meeting in the final, never imagining how prophetic those words would become. The finale began with a challenge to create a dish featuring the classic pairing of potato and rosemary. Callum took a bold gamble with a one-bite oyster creation served in edible shells, while Laura impressed with a refined dish of her own. When the judges revealed the scores, they were tied—38 out of 40—setting the stage for a nail-biting final pressure test.
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That final challenge came courtesy of celebrated pastry chef Miko Aspiras, whose intricate Botanical Garden dessert—a floral arrangement of petits fours—boasted a daunting 149 steps. Precision, patience, and nerves of steel were required. Callum admitted to feeling out of his depth with the floral theme but embraced the challenge, approaching it slowly and methodically. As time slipped away, the pressure mounted, and some final elements had to be rushed.
When the clock stopped, Callum was hit by a wave of emotion—fifteen years of competing, growing, and cooking in that kitchen condensed into one final moment. The judges delivered their verdict: Callum scored 73, while Laura claimed victory with 80 points. The champion’s title was finally hers, proving the adage that the third time really can be the charm.
Callum was gracious in defeat, calling Laura the toughest competitor of the season and acknowledging that the best truly rose to the top. He reflected on the bittersweet nature of the night—proud of his performance but aware it was likely his last time competing as a contestant. While ruling out another return as a competitor, he expressed hope of coming back in a guest role to inspire future contestants.
In the end, the finale lived up to their pact: to make it the best damn final MasterChef had ever seen. And judging by the energy, skill, and emotion poured into that kitchen, it’s safe to say they kept their promise.
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