| MasterChef Australia | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| Judges | |
| No. of contestants | 20 |
| Winner | Julie Goodwin |
| Runner-up | Poh Ling Yeow |
| No. of episodes | 72 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network Ten |
| Original release | 27 April – 19 July 2009 |
| Series chronology | |
The first series of the Australian reality television series MasterChef Australia began on 27 April 2009 and aired on Network Ten, concluding on 19 July 2009 when Julie Goodwin was crowned the winner. The series was hosted by Sarah Wilson.
The inaugural season runner-up, Poh Ling Yeow is now one of the judges alongside Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin, and 4th season winner and 12th season judge, Andy Allen