Dent, who has long been a familiar face on the MasterChef series, is excited to step into the role, having appeared on the show multiple times as a guest critic and as a contestant on MasterChef: Battle of the Critics in 2023. In a statement about her new role, Dent expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “This is more than a dream to me. I have been watching MasterChef since I was a little girl, sitting with my dad on the sofa. My whole family watches it. It’s all about uncovering and championing talent, and to have ended up in this position is truly incredible.”