Dessert Masters 2024: John Demetrios takes home sweet victory
After many weeks of showstopping desserts, pastry chef John Demetrios has been crowned the Dessert Masters 2024 winner!
www.who.com.auThe latest news about Dessert Masters centers on the conclusion of Season 2, with John Demetrios crowned the winner in November 2024.[1][6]
Key facts about the most recent season:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Winner | John Demetrios (Michelin-star pastry chef) [1] |
| Runner-up | Emelia Jackson (former MasterChef 2020 winner) [1] |
| Third place | Christy Tania [1] |
| Prize | $100,000 AUD [1][3] |
| Finale date | November 24, 2024 [1][2] |
| Judges | Melissa Leong & Amaury Guichon [2][3] |
John Demetrios scored 38/40 in the finale, creating an Australiana-inspired two-course dessert menu. He plans to use the prize money to open a bakery with his wife.[1]
Season 2 premiered on October 14, 2024, on Network 10 in Australia, featuring 10 new pastry chefs including Katherine Sabbath, Reece Hignell, and Darren Purchese.[2][5]
As of April 2026, there's no official announcement yet about Season 3, though the show has been a hit since its 2023 premiere.[3][2]