MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen has welcomed his first child with his wife, Alex!
He took to Instagram to share the exciting news, just two days before the 2026 season is set to air on Channel 10.
“Jude Jackson Allen 🩵,” he began in the caption, which was accompanied by a photo of his son, and one of him with himself and his wife.
“Our perfect little boy was welcomed into the world on April 13th. Couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve created, we love you so much already!”
“Congratulations, mate!” MasterChef fan favourite Callum Hann wrote.
“Truly awesome. Congratulations to you both, welcome, gorgeous JJ, and enjoy getting to know each other!!! Big, big love to you. xox,” winner Elena Juggan commented.
The couple initially shared the exciting news about their growing family on Instagram on November 17, in a joint post.
“We’ve been cooking up something pretty special… 🥰 Welcoming a little duckling in April!” they shared with a carousel of photos, in reference to Andy co-owning the Three Blue Ducks restaurant group.
In the gallery, the couple smiles and embraces before Andy touches Alex’s baby bump.
Contestants from the show were quick to flood the comments section, sharing their excitement.
“Congratulations, how special ❤️❤️,” Declan Cleary, who welcomed twin girls with contestant Sarah Todd, wrote.
“This is incredible! Huge congratulations ❤️❤️,” Rhi Anderson wrote.
MasterChef Australia 2025 winner, Laura Sharrad, also shared her congratulations to the couple.
Judge and show alumni Poh Ling Yeow wrote: “Eeeeeeeep this is amazing news. Congrats you guys!!!! 👏♥️”.
Judge Sofia Levin also said it was the “best news”.
International chef and guest judge Gordon Ramsay also sent his congratulations.
Long-time friend Lauren Zonfrillo, the widow of late MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo, also shared her excitement.
“So, so, so wonderful!” she wrote. “Love you both so much, can’t wait for another Allen to cuddle. xx”
Andy also posted a picture of Alex with a pram to his Instagram stories, captioned “And so it begins…”
How did Andy Allen meet his wife?
The MasterChef Australia judge met his wife at a party after he went on the show.
But she was unaware of his fame, and someone had to tell her who he was.
“When we met, she had no idea who I was,” he told our sister publication TV Week. “We were both at a party just after I won, and a few people were talking about it. She kept saying, ‘You won MasterChef?’ She thought it was a joke.”
A few years later, their paths crossed again. Four years later, he proposed in 2020 in New Zealand.
The couple then married in 2022.
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