Natalie Tran Interview: Rice Cookers, Birds, and Bake Off Secrets 2026

Natalie Tran, the beloved comedian and internet personality, opens up about her life, her love for rice cookers, and her unexpected encounters with neighborhood birds. In this candid interview, she also reveals what it's really like to be a host on The Great Australian Bake Off.

Natalie Tran on The Great Australian Bake Off

When asked about how much cake she actually gets to eat during filming, Natalie laughs. "We are told to leave the cakes alone until after the judging has happened. It doesn’t always happen that way, but they don’t cap how much cake we eat after that." She describes the bakers as generous, often leaving extra treats on the bench. "Sometimes we are told, 'Hey, I know you want to eat that, but don’t!' But the bakers know so they make us little extras. It’s like we’re little birds in the wild. Trash birds. They put cut-offs on the side of the bench, and we go past and swipe them."

Why Natalie Tran Believes Rice Cookers Should Be Mandatory

Natalie is famously passionate about rice cookers. She previously stated that it should be illegal not to own one, and she stands by that. "Yes, 100%. Jail time. No questions asked. I’ve watched a lot of people make it in a saucepan and it blows my mind." She even jokes about the backlash: "When I said that, I got a lot of comments in the comment section of that article – I just put all their names on a list and submitted it to a court nearby. All go to jail."

However, the interviewer admits they don't own a rice cooker, which leads to a moment of disbelief. "You don’t own a rice cooker? Do you make rice? Yeah, quite a lot. In a pan? But don’t you have to clean it afterwards? Yeah, it’s all right. [Pained silence] But your life could be so much easier. I don’t understand why you live like that."

Natalie Tran's Least Favorite Bird and a Neighborhood Encounter

Natalie reveals a specific bird that unnerves her. "I’m not scared of birds the way some people are, but I am really cautious around them because they remember things." She recounts a dramatic moment: "There’s this bird in my neighbourhood. I walked around the corner and I saw it standing on top of a magpie and it was screaming at the magpie and all these birds were around it. I ran up and was like 'Oi!' I don’t know why – like, why get involved in bird gang wars? I don’t know the backstory. But I did it and this bird looked up at me and I was like, 'Oh no, it’s gonna remember this'. So then I had to pretend I was doing something else and walked past them going 'Oi, oi oi', hoping that the bird would go, 'Oh, that’s just a weird person.'"

Key Takeaways from Natalie Tran's Interview

• Natalie Tran enjoys unlimited cake after judging on Bake Off, often swiping leftover treats.
• She is a staunch advocate for rice cookers, believing everyone should own one for convenience.
• Her humorous bird story highlights her belief that birds hold grudges and remember human interactions.
• Her playful personality shines through in her responses, making her a beloved figure in entertainment.

Comparison: Rice Cooker vs. Saucepan Cooking

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