Brent Draper
Brent Draper | |
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| Born | May 2, 1989 Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, digital culinary content creator |
| Known for | Winning the fifteenth season of MasterChef Australia |
Brent Draper (born 2 May 1989) is an Australian chef and creator of digital culinary content, recognized for winning the fifteenth season of MasterChef Australia.
Personal life
Originally from Beaudesert, Queensland, Draper’s father was employed in the meat industry. Prior to pursuing a career in cooking, Draper worked within concrete pumping and completed training as a boilermaker. He wed Shonleigh in 2016, and together they have a son who was born in 2018.
MasterChef
Draper initially participated in series 13 in 2021 but withdrew after reaching the Top 13 due to mental health issues. Following a period of support and recovery, he returned to compete in series 15 in 2023, ultimately winning the contest on 16 July and earning a $250,000 cash award. During the interval between filming and airing, MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo, who had been a supporter of Draper’s mental health journey, passed away.