Zumbo's Just Desserts Runner-Up Simon Chats About Last Nights Finale (2024)

Zumbo's Just Desserts has finally come to a close and in the end we watched as 20 year-old Catherine, went head to head against 36 year-old Fraser local Simon for the $100,000 prize.

Unfortunately for Simon, he was pipped at the post by Catherine, who scored a nine from Zumbo and a ten from Rachel in the Sweet Sensations test.

This morning, Pacey & Mak got in touch with runner-up Simon to find out what he plans to do next, how he dealt withthe loss and whether he still plans to open his own Dessert bar.

Tune into the full chat below...

Zumbo's Just Desserts Runner-Up Simon Chats About Last Nights Finale (2024)

FAQs

How did Catherine beat Simon? ›

For the Sweet Sensations score, Simon got a 16 out of 20. In order to win, Catherine needed to get a 9 and a 10, but nobody had ever received a 10 on the show before. After getting a 9 from Zumbo himself, Katherine Zhoo gave Catherine the 10 she needed, making her the winner of Season 2.

Was Rachel pregnant in Zumbo Just desserts? ›

Did you know. During the filming on season 2 Rachel is pregnant with her third child.

What happened to Catherine after Zumbo's just desserts? ›

Now I run multiple food blogs including zhangcatherine.com and dimsimlim.com which focuses on South-East Asian cuisine, in particular Chinese wok cooking. In this space both Vincent aka Dimsimlim and myself share Asian recipes for anyone to recreate in the comfort of their own home.

How old is Simon from Zumbo's Just desserts? ›

Contestants
NameAgeJob
Simon36Concreter
Jeff50Competitive Dad
Kylie45Sugarcane Farmer
Rachel32Playgroup Leader
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What happened to Simon at the end of Soma? ›

It would reach a critical condition only a month after the scan, and after a final meeting with Munshi, Simon would ask for his scan to be kept in storage so that it would at least help others in the future. Not long later, Simon passed away.

Why did Zumbo's Just Desserts end? ›

' In August last year, it was reported that Adriano's business had entered voluntary administration with debts amassing to about $10 million. The Australian Financial Review even claimed Zumbo could have been trading while insolvent.

Who is Rachael pregnant to? ›

In season seven, Ross and Rachel have sex, and Rachel gets pregnant. Rachel gives birth to a girl in season eight, naming the baby Emma Geller-Green; the name Emma is a gift from Monica, who had previously been reserving the name for her own child.

Did Zumbo go out of business? ›

As of 2017, Zumbo had ten patisseries in Sydney and Melbourne. In August 2018, Zumbo's company was placed in voluntary administration, with plans for existing stores continuing to stay open.

Who is Rachel Coo married to? ›

Why did Zumbo fail? ›

The financial collapse became too much for the Zumbo, even forcing him to sell his $1.7 million home, according to AFR. The outlet credits the demise to his failed high tea concept, Fancy Nance, in addition to labor costs and tax issues.

What happened to Henry and Catherine's marriage? ›

As Queen for over 20 years, Katherine still attracted significant popular support and Henry wanted to isolate her from potential allies. On 23 May 1533, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer finally annulled Katherine's marriage to Henry VIII.

Did Simon win Zumbo's just desserts? ›

Unfortunately for Simon, he was pipped at the post by Catherine, who scored a nine from Zumbo and a ten from Rachel in the Sweet Sensations test.

Where is zumbo now? ›

What Is Zumbo Doing Now? Zumbo is currently working as an educator at Zumbo Skool, where he teaches, demos and shares his tricks of the trade when it comes to patisserie. He also continues making delectable sweet treats which you can view on his Instagram here.

Why is Zumbo's Just desserts not on Netflix? ›

Unavailable on an advert-supported plan due to licensing restrictions. Renowned dessert wizard Adriano Zumbo puts skilled amateur cooks to the test in this tense competition with a $100,000 prize.

When did Zumbo get married? ›

The couple married in Queensland 2022. “There were a lot of rumours that [the breakup] had something to do with Adriano, but that's not true. He's not a homewrecker, he knew I was in a relationship, but it just wasn't working with JP anymore,” Nelly previously told New Idea.

Did Simon or Catherine win Zumbo's Just Desserts? ›

Unfortunately for Simon, he was pipped at the post by Catherine, who scored a nine from Zumbo and a ten from Rachel in the Sweet Sensations test.

What happened to Catherine in Soma? ›

As Simon recovers the ARK and loads it into one of the Omega Space Gun's launch shells, he discovers Catherine's original body laying on the floor in a pool of blood; datamining the blackbox, he learns that Catherine was killed with a wrench in a supposed accident following an argument with her colleagues regarding the ...

What is the prize for Zumbo's Just Desserts? ›

Renowned dessert wizard Adriano Zumbo puts skilled amateur cooks to the test in this tense competition with a $100,000 prize.

Is Zumbo's Just Desserts still on Netflix? ›

Synopsis. Seven Netflix Originals will bid farewell in December 2023, including "Hymn of Death," "Zumbo's Just Desserts," "Nightflyers," "Final Space," "The Bonfire of Destiny," "The Adventures of Puss in Boots," and "Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour." Check out the departing titles and catch them before they go!

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