MasterChef Judge Andy Allen Shuts Down Rumour That He Hates Spicy Food: ‘I Just Show It’

Over the years, MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen has developed a reputation for having a little bit of trouble with spicy food.

It almost seems like each time a dish featuring a sambal with a kick, a picante hot sauce or chilli-infused curry is put in front of the 36-year-old, his fellow judges Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli can’t help but make a cheeky little joke.

But now, Andy is ready to confront the rumours that he is scared of spice head on.

My shaylas!!!!!!! (Image: Instagram / Andy Allen)

“I’m going to put this to bed once and for all,” Andy tells PEDESTRIAN.TV.

“I love spice, but I show my emotions. When I have chilli, I start crying, there might be a little bit of sweat. I really do enjoy spice, it just hits me!”

Although he’s never backed down from a hot and spicy dish on MasterChef, he says the rumour he hates spicy food has developed.

“Everyone’s like, ‘Oh, you can’t handle spice’. I can handle spice, but I just show it,” he continues.

“I’m not that tough guy who just stands there, and you just see beads of sweat rolling down his face. I let everyone know that it’s hot!”

Well, now that the record is set straight on these cheeky whispers, I can’t wait to watch Andy outwardly struggle on the upcoming season of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win.

And thankfully, we don’t have to wait long. MasterChef Australia season 17 kicks off on Monday, April 28, at 7.30pm. To find out everything about the show — including the cast returning to the beloved cooking show — click HERE.

Don’t forget you can tune into MasterChef Australia on Channel 10 and 10Play.