At the same time Maria and Bailey learnt they didn’t.

Justin and Will were crowned the winners of My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2025 after a nail-biting finale against Maria and Bailey, which saw them win by just one point.

The best friends from NSW told Chattr that they watched the MKR finale at a pub with most of the cast.

“Most of the contestants could make it. Last night, we had a most party down at the Quest in Wooloware with our friends and family. So it was amazing,” Will said, adding that Bailey, Maria, Marko, Danielle, Lol and Lil were all there.

Justin and Will explained that there were alternate endings filmed, one which showed them winning, and another that showed Maria and Bailey winning, which was done so that the winner didn’t get leaked ahead of the finale. But, that meant the men only found out that they won when the rest of Australia did.

“Gosh, that was a great moment,” Will told Chattr about finding out that they’d officially been crowned the winners.

However, the alternate endings meant that Maria and Bailey found out that they’d lost at the same time, while they were next to Justin and Will, who were celebrating. However, Justin said they were “good sports” about it.

“They were so stoked for us… Maybe today, they’re probably a little bit different,” Justin laughed. “They were really stoked. And whatever way I went last night, it would have been a celebration anyway.”
Maria and Bailey and Will and Justin in the MKR grand final. Image: Seven.

What will Justin and Will spend their prize money on?

Along with bragging rights, Justin and Will scored $100,000 prize money for winning MKR 2025.

Will told Chattr that they’ll be taking a holiday with their family to celebrate, and the rest of the money will go towards buying gifts and paying some bills.

“[We’ll spend the prize money on] a holiday, set up for kids, a couple of presents for Christmas, and pay some bills,” he said.

“We’ve got a couple of weeks up on the Goldie and Byron at Christmas and New Year’s. So it will be a good couple of weeks away.”

While the pair don’t have any immediate plans to start a career in the food space, they said it’s something they’re interested in.

“We’re both excited to explore this space,” Justin said. “So we’re gonna see where the road leads us.”

Congratulations to Will and Justin for winning MKR 2025!