The kitchen has spoken: Nicholas Bartolo is officially the MasterChef Malta Season 2 champion! Not only did he snag the title, but he also walked away with a sizzling €25,000 prize. Talk about cooking up success!

Nicholas served up an unforgettable finale, plating a starter, main, and dessert that had him stand out. Throughout the competition, he proved he’s not just a chef but a culinary powerhouse, growing in confidence and skill with every challenge. The emotional highlight? When Chef Victor dropped the winning bombshell, Nicholas broke down in happy tears.

Joining him in the final three were Cristina and Florina, who both delivered incredible dishes and gave Nicholas some serious competition, bringing the heat right until the end!

Of course, the road to crowning the winner wasn’t without a little drama outside the kitchen. Fans were left simmering when the finale was split into two episodes, delaying the big reveal by a week. But hey, good things come to those who wait, and last night’s conclusion was definitely worth it!

Here’s the cherry on top: MasterChef Malta is coming back for Season 3! Think you’ve got what it takes to turn up the heat in the kitchen? Applications are now open at masterchefmalta.net.