Sunday, April 18, 2010

Contestant Profile - Justin Moran

Masterchef Australia Contestant Justin Moran

More than 7000 applicants submitted their names to take part in the second season of Masterchef Australia. That list was cut down to just 50 to take part in the first week of the program, before being culled again to a top 24.

Masterchef Australia features 6 shows per week, with numerous challenges and two elimination rounds. A Masterclass session is held once a week.

Justin Moran is aged 36 and is a Businessman from Victoria.

A Current Affair launched a scathing attack on Justin Moran on the eve of the third episode, claiming that he was a failed businessman, a bankrupt and previously charged with contempt of court. They also claim that he had been banned from holding a liquor licence for 20 years. A Current Affair also claim that they had been contacted by numerous people stating that he owes them money.

For his part, Justin Moran made a statement to A Current Affair suggesting that the matters raised were all in his past.

Justin Moran was eliminated in the third episode of Masterchef.