All three MasterChef judges to depart show after pay dispute

George Calombaris, Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan will relinquish their roles as MasterChef judges after contract negotiations broke down.

Masterchef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris  on a red carpet.

Masterchef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris on a red carpet. Source: AAP

Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and the embattled George Calombaris will leave MasterChef as judges after contract negotiations with the reality cooking show's broadcaster broke down.

The trio, who have been judges on the show for 11 seasons, will make their last appearance on Tuesday night in the 2019 season finale.

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By Ali Bahnasawy

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