Renowned Masterchef Australia Judge Jock Zonfrillo Vanishes in a Puff of Smoke; Dismayed Family Scrambles for Recipe Melbourne, Australia - In a bizarre turn of events, world-renowned chef and Masterchef Australia judge, Jock Zonfrillo, suddenly vanished into thin air yesterday, leaving behind nothing but a puff of smoke and his bewildered family. Desperate to bring the culinary genius back, the Zonfrillo clan scrambles to reverse engineer this new "disappearing act" recipe that has caught the attention of countless social media users, chefs, and illusionists worldwide. According to eyewitnesses, Zonfrillo was in the midst of preparing a new, experimental dish, incorporating top-secret ingredients that he had been researching for months. "It seemed like just another normal day in my husband's kitchen," recalled Jock's wife, Lauren. "One moment he was chopping up some weird-looking root, and then -- poof! A smoking whirlwind engulfed the kitchen, leaving us all in shock." Instantly, the Zonfrillo family's cries for help resounded around the globe, with chefs, scientists, and even experienced magicians coming together to offer support and expertise in deciphering this formidable new recipe. Some speculate that this unforeseen tragedy is simply an allergic reaction to an ominous ingredient he mishandled, while others entertain the idea that the world's culinary gods have spirited him away as a tribute to his unparalleled culinary prowess. Meanwhile, netizens worldwide have dubbed this bizarre occurrence "The Great Chef Vanishing Act of 2021" and turned the unfortunate Zonfrillo into an overnight meme sensation. From amateur fumigation jokes to conspiracy theories claiming he planned his escape to dodge angry, eliminated Masterchef contestants, the internet has sunk its teeth into the phenomenon with the same gusto that contestants used to devour Jock's delectable dishes. In a solemn statement, fellow Masterchef Australia judges Melissa Leong and Andy Allen expressed their sadness: "Jock's disappearance, while seemingly mysterious and otherworldly, just goes to show that even when we think we've seen it all, food continues to astonish and bewilder us all. We're hopeful that he'll reappear just as suddenly, holding a dish that will take our breath away -- metaphorically, of course." While the world continues its collective efforts to recreate the "Disappearing Act" recipe and uncover the mystery of Jock Zonfrillo's vanishing, fans of Masterchef Australia are left to wonder: who will fill the void in the competition? Some are even suggesting that the competition may have to forge ahead with a ghost judge - Jock's culinary spirit. Whatever the outcome, the culinary universe will never be the same following this unprecedented and baffling vanishing act. We can only hope that, much like a soufflé, the esteemed Jock Zonfrillo will rise again.