Why his mental health message is so important for every Australian - by Faye Couros 14 Jun 2021 Last night, for the first time in MasterChef's long history, a contestant opted to leave the competition early, and Brent Draper's emotional moment with judge Jock Zonfrillo was an especially important watch. In the scenes, Brent chose to leave the intense cooking show to take care of his mental health. WATCH: MasterChef Jock Zonfrillo reveals why he carries worry beads His admirable decision to listen to his wife's suggestion to come home for rest and support was an incredibly poignant TV moment because, for men, mental health is often set aside out of fear of appearing weak.