Podcast | Hayden Quinn (Dancing with the Stars) – a very special guest who first captured our hearts back in 2011 on MasterChef, where he earned the nickname of the culinary lifeguard with an adventurous spirit.
Since then, he has become a beloved figure in Australia, seamlessly juggling surfing, writing, marine biology, and hosting the cooking series “Taste of Australia.”
On this podcast, Hayden Quinn chats about his journey on Dancing with the Stars, including:
- The rumba
- The challenge of being sexy with a dance partner you’ve just met
- Speculation about his elimination despite not being in the bottom 2
- His niece Harlem popping into rehearsal
- Whether his fitness regime helped with dancing
- The almost shirtless dance and public perception of his looks
- The excitement and struggles of the Dancing with the Stars experience
- Juggling multiple projects
- Married life
- The run club he is involved in
- Why he decided to participate in Dancing with the Stars
- The judges
- Cooking naughty indulgences while staying fit and healthy
Link to 7plus iview HERE
Podcast | Hayden Quinn (Dancing with the Stars)
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Thanks to Jonathan Lister at Seven for organising this podcast
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Dancing with the Stars
A cast too good to be true. You won’t be able to take your eyes off Dancing With The Stars.
The fresh aroma of spray tans, the sparkle of thousands of sequins and the rhythmic beat of new ballroom shoes can only signify one thing: 12 new celebrities are preparing to showcase their magical moves on the new season of Dancing With The Stars, premiering 7.00pm Sunday, 7 July on Channel 7 and 7plus.
This season, Sonia Kruger is joined by new co-host, Dr Chris Brown, as a fresh lineup of stars step onto the stage, giving their all to support their chosen charities.
Following weeks of rigorous rehearsals, they’ll face the discerning eyes of judges Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess and Mark Wilson, as they strive for dancefloor supremacy.
Who will win the coveted Dancing With The Stars mirror ball trophy?
The 2024 Dancing With The Stars line-up is:
- Adam Dovile – Better Homes and Gardens DIY presenter
- Ant Middleton – SAS Australia Chief Instructor
- Ben Cousins – AFL legend and 7NEWS Sport presenter
- Hayden Quinn – Chef and TV host
- James Stewart – Home and Away actor
- Julie Goodwin – Chef and author
- Lisa McCune – Actor
- Nadia Bartel – Fashion designer and model
- Nikki Osborne – Comedian
- Nova Peris – Olympian and former senator
- Samantha Jade – Singer
- Shane Crawford – AFL royalty
Dancing With The Stars is produced by BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand from a format created by the BBC and distributed by BBC Studios.

















Hayden Quinn
Hayden Quinn burst onto screens in the 2011 series of MasterChef, where he was known as the culinary
lifeguard with an adventurous spirit.
Since landing in the hearts of Australians, the surfer, writer, marine biologist and host of cooking series
Taste of Australia has kept his fingers in many pies.
In his spare time, Hayden is a fitness fanatic who enjoys surfing, swimming, kayaking and running
with Vipers Run Club and endurance events.
Adding yet another project to his plate, will Hayden serve up some winning moves?
Some of Hayden’s roles below:
- Taste of Australia – creator / host / executive producer
- MasterChef Australia – First Appearance (2011) / All Stars (2012) / Back to Win (2020)
- delicious. magazine – writer / contributor
- taste.com.au – writer / contributor
- The Roving Mic Podcast – host
- Family Food Fight (2017) – judge
- Surfing the Menu – Next Generation (2016) – co host
- Hayden Quinn South Africa (2014) – host.
AMBASSADOR ROLES
BOOKS
- Dish It Up – author
- Surfing the Menu – ‘Next Generation’ – co author.
CHARITABLE WORK
- Starlight – ambassador
- LifeChanger Foundation – ambassador
BUSINESS
- Studio Maybe – co owner / founder
- The Cube Gym – co owner / founder.
- TC Pro – co owner / founder
- FIZZ – owner / investor
Hayden Quinn Dancing with the Stars in pictures






Hayden Quinn in pictures










