EntertainmentMasterChef Australia’s Matt Preston reveals: “My kids think I’m ridiculous!”

© Provided by Bauer Media Pty Ltd With more than 400 cravats in his wardrobe, it’s safe to say MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston has a taste for fashion as well as fine dining. But what do his three children, Jonathan, William and Sadie, think of his unique sense of style?

With more than 400 cravats in his wardrobe, it's safe to say MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston has a taste for fashion as well as fine dining.

But what do his three children, Jonathan, William and Sadie, think of his unique sense of style?

"They think it's ridiculous," the star, 57, tells TV WEEK. "Although, I did go through a couple of old boxes of old clothes recently and my eldest [Jonathan] pulled out a vintage soccer jersey he wanted to wear. He's also got a moleskin shirt I used to wear when I first came to Australia."

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While Matt reveals he'd never consider fashion as a career – "I can't draw!" he laughs – he says he's loved experimenting with his wardrobe for as long as he can remember.

"My mate and I would go to op-shops in London when we were 17," he explains. "He'd look around and come out with nothing, and I'd come out with bundles and say, 'This is going to be brilliant! Look at this floral shirt!'"

Matt admits his children have developed their own sense of style, but it's his daughter Sadie who has an eye for design.

"She's got a good eye for colour," he says. "She just knows what goes together. If anything, I've picked it up from her. She'll tell me if I'm wearing the wrong pocket square, and she's very good at making sure my cravat is spread out properly."

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Pictures: Masterchef Australia: All the winners

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Season 1: Julie Goodwin

Julie Goodwin, left, defeated Poh Ling Yeow in the first season finale of Masterchef Australia

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Season 2: Adam Liaw

Adam Liaw defeated Callum Hann in the season two Masterchef Australia finale.

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Season 3: Kate Bracks

Kate Bracks defeated Michael Weldon to be crowned the winner of the third season Masterchef Australia.

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Season 4: Andy Allen

Andy Allen defeated Julia Taylor in fourth season Masterchef Australia finale.

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Season 5: Emma Dean

Emma Dean won the fifth season Masterchef Australia after defeating Lynton Tapp in the finale.

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Season 6: Brent Owens

Brent Owens defeated Laura Cassai in the season six Masterchef Australia finale.

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Season 7: Billie McKay

Billie McKay defeated Georgia Barnes to win the seventh season of Masterchef Australia.

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Season 8: Elena Duggan

Elena Duggan defeated Matt Sinclair to be crowned the winner of Masterchef Australia season eight.

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Season 9: Diana Chan

Diana Chan defeated Ben Ungermann to win season nine of Masterchef Australia.

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Season 10: Sashi Cheliah

Sashi Cheliah defeated Ben Borsht in the season 10 Masterchef Australia finale.