MKR fans call for major change to the show: 'Embarrassing'

MKR fans have called for a major change to the show after the grand final aired on Tuesday night. Simone and Viviana and Caz and Fergus battled it out, with the 'Modern Italians' taking out the crown and $100,000 prize money.

But many fans have called out the show for only offering $100,000 to the winners and for not giving the runner-up team any money at all. One viewer took to Facebook, writing, "My thoughts are that $100,000 is not the best prize money for a competition of this intensity and I presume takes a toll on their personal lives and livelihood.

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"I am sure that Channel 7 would make a very hefty profit and that prize money is a drop in the bucket for them, the prize money should be at least $250,000 and maybe $50,000 for runners-up," she added.

"100 per cent agree," another said. "I love Simone and Viviana and am delighted they won, but Caz and Fergus also deserved a generous pay day."

"Totally agree!" a third added. "And runners up should def be rewarded. Maybe $250,000 for winners and then the $100,000 runners up."

"Used to be 250k..." someone else wrote. "Budget cuts? Or maybe more money to the judges' wages 🤣 yes, and runners-up get zilch? If not money at least something...hell you even get second prize in raffles, that's embarrassing Channel 7!

"There should have been a third prize for Mike & Pete too, Caz & Fergus could have used at least some money to start their food dream."

How much are MKR contestants paid?

While the prize money has previously been a huge $250,000, it has sadly been reduced to $100,000 in recent years.

The Daily Telegraph previously reported that contestants on shows such as MKR are only paid $100 per day to cover their expenses. However, an unnamed insider revealed that contestants were paid $1000 a week, according to Now To Love.

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The source said that the $1000 didn't go very far as the contestants are encouraged to practise their cooking skills throughout the week.

"It’s hard. We were spending up to $600 a week on food because you’re encouraged to cook as much as possible," they said.

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