Lorna Maseko is flying the South African flag high, and this week, she officially made her debut on the hit Food Network competition show Chopped.

The celebrity chef took to Instagram to celebrate her proud moment.

Announcing the big news on Tuesday, 1 July, Lorna shared her excitement about finally stepping into the Chopped kitchen.

“What an unforgettable experience, full of thrill, pressure, and pure cooking joy. Can’t wait for you to watch it all unfold. Let’s gooo!” she wrote.

While she’s had her fair share of criticism, including the infamous cabbage recipe that stirred up food Twitter, this milestone proves she’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Her debut on Chopped is being hailed as a huge moment not just for her career, but for South African representation on global culinary stages.

Fellow media personalities and fans wasted no time flooding her comments section with love and congratulations.

TV host Bongani Drama shared, “Chasing your dreams looks good on you, Lorns!” while BET’s RealNomalanga exclaimed, “OMG, OMG, OMG! Chopped? Lorna, I can’t wait to watch! Congratulations and well done, my love! This is iconic.”

Zizo Tshwete added, “Love this for you @lornamaseko. I haven’t seen this show in ages, but I love it so much! Stay shining.”

Other fans chimed in asking about reruns and promising to tune in.