MasterChef romance: Something's cooking between Chris and Julia

Something is cooking in the MasterChef kitchen and it ain't just the food.It seems a romance is heating up between two of the show's finalists - Melbourne-based pair Chris Badenoch and Julia Jenkins.The two were seen cosying up on a recent flight, before enjoying a breakfast in North Melbourne.The possible coupling has been the topic of conversation on MasterChef Australia forums since the pair was spied by a passenger during the flight."Julia was stroking Chris's leg and laying her head on his shoulder," the passenger said.Both budding chefs reportedly recently ended relationships.More recently, the duo were seen further stirring the pot after leaving 41-year-old Badenoch's Brunswick house hand-in-hand.Jenkins, 23, yesterday refused to deny their quickly rising relationship, but would also not confirm she was dating the beer merchant.The duo's hopes of winning the tasty title of MasterChef were strengthened last night when Sydney's Lucas Parsons was eliminated.Parsons, a former pro golfer, lost the challenge to make a sweet and a savoury pie in two hours.The winner will be announced at the show's finale on Sunday night.