A Love Story That Began on a Cooking Show
Andy Allen, the winner of MasterChef Australia in 2012, might not have imagined that his journey on the show would lead him to meet and marry the love of his life. Now a judge on the same program, he is happily married to his wife, Alex Davey, with a baby on the way. The cooking show has played a significant role in shaping both his professional and personal life.
Since their marriage in 2022, Andy and Alex have shared their joy of building a family together. When they announced their pregnancy in November 2025, fans, friends, and food lovers eagerly followed their updates online. As MasterChef Australia returns for 2026, it’s time to revisit the heartwarming love story that showcases how a perfect pairing can create a beautiful life.
Who Is Alex Davey?
Alex Davey is best known as the wife of MasterChef Australia judge and 2012 (season four) winner, Andy Allen. While the couple has led a relatively private life, they have been open about the challenges of managing long-distance relationships due to Andy’s filming schedules.
After announcing their pregnancy in November 2025, Alex has been sharing updates about their progress on social media. From informing their family and friends to documenting the stages of her baby bump, she has given fans a glimpse into their exciting journey.
Since sharing their news, Alex has received an outpouring of love from friends and chefs alike. British chef Jamie Oliver even left a comment on one of her recent posts: “Sweet pics, good luck sis xx. I don’t know why the burrito pic made me laugh. Can’t wait to meet you all again x x.”
Are Andy and Alex Allen Having a Baby?
In November 2025, MasterChef favorite Andy Allen announced that he and his wife, Alexandra, are expecting their first baby. The Three Blue Ducks chef co-owner and TV personality shared the news with a heartfelt Instagram post that sent fans and friends into a frenzy of excitement.
Nine months since discovering the news for themselves, Alex has posted about her pregnancy experience, joking about all the “burritos and frosty fruits” she’s devoured and what her “9 realistic months of growing a tiny human” have been like.
How Did Andy Allen and Alex Davey Meet?
Andy and Alex’s meet-cute is one that could be straight out of a rom-com. They met under normal circumstances, bumping into each other at a party. However, Alex had no idea that Andy had just won Australia’s most successful cooking competition.
“When we met, she had no idea I was,” he explained in an interview with TV WEEK.
“We were both at a party just after I won, and a few people were talking about it. She kept saying, ‘You won MasterChef?’ She thought it was a joke.”
Although they initially met at the party, they only started dating when they crossed paths again a few years later.
Are Andy and Alex Allen Married?
After four years of dating, Andy finally popped the question. However, he recalled being terrified that Alex might say no.
In an interview with TV WEEK, the chef shared the details of his international proposal in New Zealand.
“I was so scared about the ring going off in the scanner at the airport and having to drop down on one knee and propose in front of the security guards,” Andy told the publication.
And it wasn’t quite smooth sailing once they landed either!
“I drove down to what I was told was a nice secluded beach,” Andy shared. “But when we got there, there were more than 300 people on the beach, and the only free spot I could find was next to a couple of 16-year-olds violently pashing. It was the least romantic spot ever!”
In an attempt to save the moment, Andy made the quick decision to ask Alex to take a walk with him, where they eventually found a secluded and perfect spot for the big question.
“She was so shocked, she basically collapsed on my shoulder,” Andy said. “I pretty much had to ask her if it was a ‘yes’. She was very shocked.”
In October 2022, the couple officially said “I Do” with a gorgeous wedding at the historic Terrara House in Southern New South Wales. Guests included Magdalena Roze and her husband Darren Robertson, Melissa Leong and her boyfriend Rob Mason, and even former Bachelor alum Cat Henesey-Smith.
The pair also went on to enjoy a honeymoon in Taupo, New Zealand, and continue to share glimpses into their relationship on Instagram!
