MasterChef Australia Star Sarah Tiong Gets Engaged to Partner Aya

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, MasterChef Australia star Sarah Tiong announced her engagement to longtime partner Aya, sharing a series of romantic photos on Instagram.

The 34-year-old celebrity chef got down on one knee in a heartfelt proposal, presenting Aya with a sparkling diamond ring set in gold. Aya, dressed in elegant white for the occasion, happily said yes.

In one picture, Sarah is seen proposing with the sunset in the background, while another frame shows the newly engaged couple kissing under twinkling lights, with their golden Labrador watching nearby.

Sarah captioned the post, “She said yes. Mum, you’d adore Aya. She makes me so happy.” The couple also shared a close-up of Aya’s stunning ring, which featured a large diamond in a timeless setting.

Sarah’s Journey on MasterChef Australia

Sarah first appeared on MasterChef Australia in 2017 and later returned for season 12 in 2020. Known for her strong personality and culinary talent, she became a fan favorite, though her elimination sparked playful debate after viewers thought she had “flipped the bird” at fellow contestants.

She later clarified the moment on The Project, joking, “My lawyer training tells me to plead the fifth. I can neither confirm nor deny.” Many fans defended her, suggesting she was actually pointing finger guns rather than making a rude gesture.

Life Beyond the Show

Since competing on MasterChef, Sarah has written cookbooks and opened her restaurant, Ogni, in Sydney’s Surry Hills. Her engagement marks a joyful new chapter in her personal life, with fans and fellow chefs flooding her Instagram with congratulatory messages.

With her culinary success and now her engagement to Aya, Sarah Tiong continues to inspire fans both inside and outside the kitchen.