Sarel said he left the MasterChef Kitchen with a smile in Episode 17. Folks took to social media to wish him well and comment on his great time in the series.

Aw, there goes my favourite. :,( - Melanie-ann Diesel.

Welldone sarel!! U made it this far, u shud be proud of urself! - Sarah Favor.

Well done @SarelvanSabie, heart of a lion and personality full of fun. All the best for the future! #MCSA - M-Net.

@SarelvanSabie Great contribution you made @MasterChef_SA wouldn't of been the same without UR talent!Well done U can B so proud of URself - Andrew Atkinson.

@SarelvanSabie it was sad to see you go. You were one of my favourites to win. You are excellent! @MasterChef_SA - Rivonia K Naidu.