This isn't the first time this has happened on “MasterChef”: another contestant has already left to take care of their mental health.

the Controversy to Chef It has been a topic of conversation for the past few days. March ago Tamara to Leave the contest For your care Mental and emotional healthSo Criticized by judges At this moment, many people expressed their opinions, including Minister of HealthAnd Monica Garcia and even those involved in the controversy: Tamara And Jordi Cruz.

In Spain, the mental health of the contestants on this program was already in the spotlight after the departure Veronica ForkeyWhere she said her body had said “Adequate“, and his tragic death soon after. However, there were other similar cases in the rest of the countries that This competition itself. One of those that attracted the most attention, because of the difference in Judges reactionsigned in print Australian. Pictures of the moment the departure of one of the contestants was announced received widespread comments from viewers.

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If in Spain Jordi Cruz was severely criticized for not wanting to ask “not even a question” to the contestant who claimed that she was leaving because she was not feeling well and wanted to take care of herself, in the 2021 edition of MasterChef Australia can see ReverseThis spread on social media. “Brent He will not continue in the competition Personal reasons“, He says Jock ZonfrilloOne of the competition's judges in Australia in the video. “I know it wasn't an easy decision. We all want you to know that everyone in this kitchen is, too.” Very proud of youfor the way you cook and for courage To make that decision to step back and say, “You know what, I need to focus on myself.”

Zonfrillo's words are not the only ones that can be heard. “You may not be aware of this How much did you submit for the competition?But we do and I miss you“, they tell him while you can see Brent excited. He addresses his colleagues to tell them that they are “wonderful people and great cooks.” He also had kind words for the judges, whom he described as “good, honest people.” big heart“. “I really appreciate what you said, but, I just can't keep going“.

For its part, gastronomic criticism Melissa Leong -Another member of the jury- downplays her departure. “just us We want you to be happy“,” he hopes, “whatever it takes, here we are.” What's more, he asks you to stay “in touch.” “Be family Now go Tell us how you areAt the same time, Leung seems to recognize the importance of broadcasting that moment on television: “I think the conversation about what we need to be happy is… Important And A lot of people should care From outside”.

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It was great to have Brent join us #Master_Chef_AU familia. We will miss you 💙

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– MasterChef Australia (@masterchefau) June 13, 2021

The last person to speak in the video is Brent himself. “I'm going with Raising the head “I'm very proud of what I've done,” he explains in the video. “By doing this I hope Displays For others to start Pay more attention to others…You never know who might be having a bad time. So he says goodbye, convinced that from that moment on he will do “better, in my house with my wife and Alfie,” convinced that To return toOne day, for the competition of his dreams.

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Brent's story does not end with what appears in the video. after two yearsin 2023, is back As a racer after his problems were cured and it was over Reach the final. Thus, on July 16 of that year, he was able to be crowned the winner MasterChef Australiawin an award $250,000.