July 16th 2023.
Lauren Fried, who was married to late MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, shared a tearful video ahead of the final episode of the season. She wanted to share her sadness but also her pride in the work her husband had done.
In May of this year, Jock passed away at the age of 46. His family shared a statement that read, “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday. So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky.”
Lauren and Jock were married for six years. Together they had two children and Jock had two from a previous marriage.
In the video Lauren posted on her Instagram page, she addressed everyone who had sent her and her family messages of support. She said, "Tonight is the MasterChef finale. It’s on at 7.30 on Ten. As a family we’re going to try and watch it. We haven’t been able to watch this season just yet. It’s something we will do, but we felt that tonight was an important one to watch."
Lauren knew this was something Jock was proud of and enjoyed doing. She continued, "And so we’ve decided that we’re gonna honour that and we’re gonna keep doing what we would normally do and watch the finale together."
Lauren also mentioned the many messages she had received that were very sad. She said, "And so I just wanted to get on here and say, yes, it is sad. But this is something he loved doing, and this is not the end of the line for Jock at all. We have so many wonderful recipes of Jock having fun, of travel and family stuff that I would love to share with everyone, and it’s very much a way that I can find meaning through all of this."
She concluded by saying, "Thank you everyone. I’ve loved the messages I’ve received today. Of course, it’s made me sad but from that comes a lot of happiness and pride for Jock. So enjoy the finale."
Famous chefs like Jamie Oliver commented, "Thinking of you all today….amazing message." Many others commented that they were sad they couldn't see Jock on MasterChef anymore, but Lauren had found a way to honour her husband's memory.
Lauren has received immense support from family, friends, and fans. She was thankful for all the messages and shared that it was a way for her to find meaning in her husband's passing.
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