She may be out of the running for this year’s MasterChef, but Poh Ling Yeow was all smiles at the Adelaide Farmers’ Market on Sunday.
The 47-year-old newly eliminated MasterChef contestant left the show’s fans and fellow contestants shocked when she was sent home during Sunday evening’s episode.
But despite the devastating outcome, Poh seemed to be back to her usual bubbly self as she manned her Jamface market stall.
Back to business: She may be out of the running for this year’s MasterChef, but Poh Ling Yeow was all smiles at the Adelaide Farmers’ Market on Sunday
Poh was joined by her husband of six years, Jono Bennett, who she met during her first appearance on MasterChef back in 2009.
Jono was working as a production assistant on the hit reality series at the time, and the couple now run Jamface alongside Poh’s ex-husband Matt Phipps and his wife, Sarah Rich, who also happens to be Poh’s best friend.
Matt was also at the market, and was spotted chatting with Poh as Jono packed up their stall at the end of the day.
Gone: The 47-year-old newly eliminated MasterChef contestant left the show’s fans and fellow contestants shocked when she was sent home during Sunday’s episode
Feeling good: Despite the show’s devastating outcome, Poh seemed to be back to her usual bubbly self as she manned her Jamface market stall
Working it: Poh was joined by her husband of six years, Jono Bennett, who she met during her first appearance on MasterChef back in 2009
Despite their unorthodox friendship, Poh has previously insisted the group’s dynamic works.
But in an interview with Woman’s Day back in 2017, Jono admitted he was initially jealous of Matt’s close bond with Poh.
‘It was something we all had to work on essentially. I know it’s very human to be jealous, but it doesn’t make it right,’ he told the publication at the time.
All smiles: Poh appeared to be in high spirits at the markets, happily chatting with fans who stopped by to say hello
Quirky: She showed off her eclectic sense of style in a black and white striped miniskirt, which she paired with a fluffy peach-coloured jumper worn over a grey T-shirt
He added: ‘There’s a lot of history [between Poh and Matt], so it’s not something that can be taken away. It’s not something that should be.’
Poh appeared to be in high spirits at the markets, happily chatting with fans who stopped by to say hello.
She showed off her eclectic sense of style in a black and white striped miniskirt, which she paired with a fluffy peach-coloured jumper worn over a grey T-shirt.
Love at first bite: Jono was working as a production assistant on the hit reality series at the time, and the couple now run Jamface alongside Poh’s ex-husband Matt Phipps and his wife, Sarah Rich, who also happens to be Poh’s best friend
‘It was something we all had to work on essentially. I know it’s very human to be jealous, but it doesn’t make it right,’ Jono has said of Poh’s close bond with ex-husband Matt Phipps
Poh accessorised with a brown knit beanie, and wore a red knit scarf wrapped around her neck.
The talented chef and artist rounded out her ensemble with a pair of black tights, which she teamed with black sneakers.
She also wore her trademark hoop earrings and a slick of mauve lipstick.
All wrapped up: Poh accessorised with a brown knit beanie, and wore a red knit scarf wrapped around her neck
‘It’s been everything that I wanted it to be. I’m a risk taker, and that’s what happened today, you know,’ Poh said following her elimination from MasterChef
Viewers were left devastated after the fan favourite was eliminated from MasterChef during Sunday’s episode, when the show’s judges declared her dumplings to be undercooked.
The dish failed to impress, but the elimination was emotional nonetheless, with judge Melissa Leong calling Poh a ‘national treasure’.
Poh was graceful in defeat, saying: ‘It’s been everything that I wanted it to be. I’m a risk taker, and that’s what happened today, you know.
‘I met my demise finally. But I’ve had such a fantastic time. It’s just been such a joy to cook with these guys,’ Poh said following her elimination from MasterChef
Sad goodbye: While she was composed in the moment, Poh later broke down in tears, and said she was ‘grateful’ for her experience on the show. Pictured on MasterChef
‘I met my demise finally. But I’ve had such a fantastic time. It’s just been such a joy to cook with these guys.
‘And it’s really humbling to be around them. It’s been… it’s just been such a fantastic experience. I’ve loved every moment.’
While she was composed in the moment, Poh later broke down in tears, and said she was ‘grateful’ for her experience on the show.
Back to black: The talented chef and artist rounded out her ensemble with a pair of black tights, which she teamed with black sneakers