‘Is it just me or does he look like Mr G?’ MasterChef fans are convinced guest chef Matt Stone is comedian Chris Lilley in disguise
Chris Lilley is arguably one of Australia’s most hilarious comedians.
But fans of the 45-year-old Summer Heights High star were forced to do a double-take while watching MasterChef on Monday night.
While guest celebrity chef, Matt Stone, is well-known in the culinary world, reality television viewers were convinced the chef was actually Chris, 45, in disguise.
Seeing double! MasterChef Australia fans were convinced guest chef Matt Stone (right) was comedian Chris Lilley’s doppelgänger. Pictured left as character Mr G
‘Since when did Chris Lilley become a chef?’ one viewer asked on Twitter.
‘Sneaky Mr. G appearance for his homeschooling students tonight,’ another joked.
‘Is it just me or does the male guest chef look like Chris Lilley’s Mr G?’ a third questioned.
Hellen ‘Greg’ Gregson, best known as Mr G, is a fictional character best remembered from the ABC series Summer Heights High, which premiered in 2007.
Separated at birth: Fans of the Summer Heights High star were forced to do a double-take while watching MasterChef on Monday night
Seeing double? ‘Since when did Chris Lilley become a chef?’ one viewer asked on Twitter
Another viewer suggested Matt could provide inspiration for his Chris’ next character.
On the night, the award-winning chef was joined Jo Barrett who helped mentor the challenge, with each team cooking a sweet or savoury menu.
The pair both hail from Oakridge Restaurant located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, which has been ranked as one of the state’s 100 best restaurants.
Funny: Another viewer suggested that it could be an inspiration for his Chris’ next character
The self-proclaimed champion for sustainable methods is no stranger to appearing on the Channel Ten cooking show.
Matt previously appeared on the competition in 2011 and 2014.
MasterChef: Back to Win continues Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel Ten
Icon: Hellen ‘Greg’ Gregson, best known as Mr G, is a fictional character best remembered from the ABC series Summer Heights High, which premiered in 2007.