MasterChef Australia fans upset after iconic Katy Perry Hot N Cold intro is dropped

MasterChef Australia has dropped its opening credits, much to the chagrin of viewers. 

The reality cooking competition previously began with footage of contestants being introduced, set to Katy Perry‘s jaunty hit single Hot N Cold. 

The American pop star’s song is such an iconic addition to the series that she even appeared as a guest judge back in 2020. 

But the 2023 season ditched the track, with the each episode now opening with a recap before launching straight into the action. 

Channel Ten removed the track because the licensing fees became too expensive, Yahoo Lifestyle has claimed. 

MasterChef Australia has dropped its opening credits, much to the chagrin of viewers. The reality cooking competition previously began with footage of contestants being introduced, set to Katy Perry’s jaunty hit single Hot N Cold. Katy is pictured on MasterChef Australia

While international editions of MasterChef do not use the Katy Perry song in their intros, it became particularly beloved by Aussie audiences.   

Fans watching at home were perplexed and disappointed by the decision, with some pointing out it was now harder to remember the names of the contestants. 

‘I miss Katy Perry and contestants throwing food and using hibachis as an intro,’ one person complained on Twitter. 

‘Um excuse me @masterchefau where is our Katy Perry into this season?!’ asked someone else. 

‘Does Katy Perry even know Hot N Cold has been shafted? After all she’s a friend of the show,’ another wrote.

The American pop star’s song is such an iconic addition to the series that she even appeared as a guest judge back in 2020 (pictured) 

The 2023 season ditched the track, with the each episode now opening with a recap before launching straight into the action. An old intro is pictured

While international editions of MasterChef do not use the Katy Perry song in their intros, it became particularly beloved by Aussie audiences

‘No Katy Perry intro. Ripped off,’ said another, while one more chimed in, ‘I miss Katy Perry’. 

‘I’m still Hot under the collar N it leaves me absolutely Cold that #MasterChefAU can’t start with Katy Perry to get us in the mood,’ someone else said. 

‘Without the Hot N Cold intro I actually can’t remember the names of most of the contestants, especially because they’re sick all the time. Bring back Katy Perry,’ another person tweeted. 

Not everyone was missing Katy’s hit, with one person tweeting: ‘I’m so glad we don’t have to hear that dreadful Katy Perry song blasting out four times a week any more.’ 

Fans watching at home were perplexed and disappointed by the decision