Published 19:22 IST, December 27th 2019
Jock Zonfrillo's inspiring story: From drug addict to judge on MasterChef Australia
Jock Zonfrillo spoke about his journey as he came all the way from a drug addiction to being a part of the international show, MasterChef Australia. Read ahead.
- Entertainment News
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Jock Zonfrillo is a celebrity chef from Scotland who is famous for his appearance in the cooking show, MasterChef Australia. He is also reportedly judging the new season of the show. He was reportedly homeless and addicted to drugs before he pursued his passion for cooking and food. He went on to become one of the most successful chefs of the present time. He recently spoke about how food helped him overcome the addiction.
Jock Zonfrillo’s journey from a drug addict to a renowned chef
In a recent interview with IANS, celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo spoke about his journey as he turned into a chef from a heroin addict. He reportedly got addicted to heroin at the age of 15. According to a report by an online portal, he was sacked from his job, after which he became bankrupt. His career kick-started after he approached the famous chef Marco Pierre-White. In the interview, he said that unfortunately, drug addiction is a real thing and is something a lot of people struggle with. He said that he has come from a place where drug addiction is a very normal and many addicts are unable to cope with it unless there is something more compelling than the addiction to drugs. He said that it is hard to overcome, but food, for him, was far more compelling than drugs. He said that he credits food for getting him on the right track.
What got him out of the phase?
Jock Zonfrillo also spoke about what helped him to get out of that phase. He said that support helps a lot but is different for each individual. He added that if someone would have told him that they understand him, he would have felt better. He also said that the people today are more accepting than they were in 1990s. He also spoke about how being a part of the show, MasterChef Australia, is like being a part of the community of hospitality and cooking.
Updated 19:22 IST, December 27th 2019