MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo spends quality time with his wife Lauren in Melbourne

MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo spends quality time with his wife Lauren in Melbourne… just days ahead of the long-awaited season premiere

The highly-anticipated new series of MasterChef Australia is set launch on Monday.

And ahead of the season’s grand return, judge Jock Zonfrillo has been spotted spending quality time with his beautiful wife Lauren in Melbourne.

On Saturday, the Scottish chef, 44, was seen walking the city streets with his partner – who gave birth to the pair’s second child in November – after grabbing a bite to eat.

Loved up: Days ahead of MasterChef Australia’s grand return, judge Jock Zonfrillo was pictured spending quality time with his wife Lauren in Melbourne

Jock remained expressionless as he walked beside his other half, who sweetly put her arm around him as they enjoyed their brisk Autumnal stroll.

He kept things casual in a pair of blue jeans, black trainers and a puffer jacket.

Meanwhile, his wife dazzled in a pretty leopard-print dress, which elegantly flowed down from her waist to her ankles.

She teamed her look with a pair of flat shoes and some sunglasses, and wore minimal make-up for the occasion.

Sweet: Jock remained expressionless as he walked beside his other half, who sweetly put her arm around him as they enjoyed the brisk Autumnal walk

Sweet: Jock remained expressionless as he walked beside his other half, who sweetly put her arm around him as they enjoyed the brisk Autumnal walk

Looking good: Jock kept things casual in a pair of blue jeans, black trainers and a puffer jacket. Meanwhile, his wife dazzled in a pretty leopard-print dress, which flowed down from her waist to her ankles

Looking good: Jock kept things casual in a pair of blue jeans, black trainers and a puffer jacket. Meanwhile, his wife dazzled in a pretty leopard-print dress, which flowed down from her waist to her ankles

Jock married his third wife Lauren in 2017, and often shares loved-up photos of the pair to his Instagram page.

The pair welcomed their second daughter, Isla Generosa, in November, and are also parents to two-year-old son Alfie.

Jock also shares two teenage daughters – Ava, 19, and Sophia, 14 – from previous marriages.

Third time lucky: Jock married his third wife Lauren in 2017, and often shares loved-up photos of the pair to his Instagram page

Third time lucky: Jock married his third wife Lauren in 2017, and often shares loved-up photos of the pair to his Instagram page

His outing comes just days before MasterChef’s return on Monday. 

Jock will be joined on the panel by celebrity chef Andy Allen and respected food critic Melissa Leong.

The three judges helmed the series for the first time last year, which resulted in an incredible ratings smash.

Emelia Jackson was crowned the winner of the season 12.

MasterChef Australia will premiere Monday April 19 at 7.30pm on 10

It's coming! MasterChef is all set to return to screens on Monday on Channel 10. Jock is joined on the MasterChef panel by celebrity chef Andy Allen (left) and respected food critic Melissa Leong (centre)

It’s coming! MasterChef is all set to return to screens on Monday on Channel 10. Jock is joined on the MasterChef panel by celebrity chef Andy Allen (left) and respected food critic Melissa Leong (centre)