Keely Goodall9 January 2025 | 5:06

‘I’m ready to stand behind the flame and say I can cook’ – Seth Shezi, winner - Celebrity MasterChef SA

Style icon and content creator Seth Shezi has emerged victorious.

‘I’m ready to stand behind the flame and say I can cook’ – Seth Shezi, winner - Celebrity MasterChef SA

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Uveka Rangappa speaks with Seth Shezi, Celebrity MasterChef South Africa winner.

Listen below.

Twelve food-loving stars competed in the six-part MasterChef spin-off Celebrity MasterChef South Africa.

After a fierce competition and photo-finish finale, style icon and food critic Seth Shezi emerged on top.

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In addition to the title, he won R1 million in prize money, of which R500,000 plus the R20,000 he won in a previous episode will go to the charity of his choice, Ladles of Love, which provides healthy meals to thousands of vulnerable children and destitute South Africans.

Shezi says he was nervous, especially as someone who critiques high-end food, but figured it was worth it if he had a chance to help people in need.

“I figured my ego could step aside… The worst that could happen is that people would make fun of me. The best is that I could change people’s lives.” 
- Seth Shezi, winner - Celebrity MasterChef South Africa

He found the competition quite draining as he put so much into making each dish perfect.

However, he says the triumph of having the judges recognise his efforts makes it worthwhile.

“I feel like I am finally ready to stand behind the flame and say I can cook.”
- Seth Shezi, winner - Celebrity MasterChef South Africa

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