MASTERCHEF PAY WARS!

Last year, MasterChef lost its three star presenters over an embarrassing pay dispute. Now TV bosses are anxious that history could be repeating itself.

After its unexpectedly successful relaunch, the cooking show has become the hit of the season.

However, New Idea has learned that new stars are now demanding huge salary increases before they sign on the dotted line for any future seasons. A TV insider explains: “The new judges are playing hardball due to their success. They are in the middle of negotiating salaries for the next series now. All three want huge pay rises.”