The second series of ''

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'', the second spin off of the Australian

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'', premiered on Sunday, 25 September 2011. Auditions closed on 6 May 2011; children who will be aged between eight and twelve years old during the period from 13 June to 28 October 2011 were eligible. The judging panel consists of

Gary Mehigan Gary Mehigan (born 12 February 1967) is an English-Australian chef and restaurateur. Mehigan was one of the original judges of the Network 10 series ''MasterChef Australia''. Career Chef Mehigan trained at The Connaught (hotel), The Connau ...

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and

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, who has been involved in every incarnation of the ''

'' series up to this point, will be taking a step back from the series (also declining a spot as a guest judge on the American version of ''MasterChef''), stating he wants to concentrate on his duties as a food critic. He will be replaced by

. Some parents of prospective participants have been critical of the far-reaching contract required by the program's production company. Prime Minister

Julia Gillard Julia Eileen Gillard (born 29 September 1961) is an Australian former politician who served as the 27th prime minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. She held office as the leader of the Labor Party (ALP), having previously served as the ...

filmed a guest appearance. The show also features a trip to Disneyland California. The series was won by Greta Yaxley from

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Top 20

Ratings and episodes

Elimination Table

References

External links

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