In recent weeks, the scandal surrounding Sonya and Hadil’s dinner party showdown with Jess and Emma has made headlines.
But behind the scenes, another contestant – 21-year-old WA waitress Jazzey – was secretly struggling with the pressures of the show.
Speaking to TV Week on Monday, Jazzey claimed she gained weight and was left ‘broke’ as a result of the lengthy filming schedule.
‘I was in tears because I had to go up a dress size’: Jazzey (right) has confessed to TV Week she ‘got fat’ while filming My Kitchen Rules. Pictured with Stella (left)
‘My Kitchen Rules was honestly the best and worst thing I’ve ever done in my life,’ she said.
‘I got fat, I was broke and I couldn’t talk to anyone at home for months. I was in tears recently in wardrobe because we had a fitting for new clothes and I had to go up a dress size.’
Jazzey didn’t confirm how much weight she gained during the show, but admitted she could ‘see it in (her) face’ on camera.
She explained: ‘I’ve put on weight for sure. I can see it in my face. It’s hard, because you’re eating delicious food all the time.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
Jazzey and her friend Stella, also 21, hosted an Instant Restaurant on Sunday’s episode of My Kitchen Rules.
They scored 57 points, saving themselves from elimination.
During the show, judges Manu Feildel and Pete Evans also addressed Sonya and Hadil’s dismissal from the show.
After being sent home last week following a clash with Jess and Emma, Pete confirmed they were no longer in the competition.
Saved! Jazzey and her friend Stella scored 57 points on Sunday’s episode of My Kitchen Rules
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