The Masterchef judges say they're sad to move on from the show but have plenty of other projects on the go.
Speculation was rife this week that MasterChef's death was only temporarily to deflect salary increases to its star hosts.
But TVNZ was quick to pooh-pooh that rumour, saying it was simply time for a fresh start with its new DIY show, Our First Home.
Last week, a spokesperson confirmed the
popular cooking series would not return for a sixth season.
And although Josh Emett and Simon Gault are sad to see the show end, their restaurants, sponsorships and kitchen lines are more than enough to keep them busy.
The newly trim Gault is throwing all his creative talents into getting fabulous food stations ready for the upcoming Viva event Outlandish on Wednesday, November 12. Expect Gault's magic mixed with ultra-glamorous theming to create a spectacular moving feast that starts in the dark ages and moves through time and imagination.
