MONDAY, MAY 26

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Audio descriptions (AD) for tonight's episodes of MASTERCHEF and 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

**SEASON PREMIERE** - "MASTERCHEF" - (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR AMERICA'S BEST HOME COOK ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF "MASTERCHEF" MONDAY, MAY 26, ON FOX

MASTERCHEF returns for an exciting fifth season, giving talented home cooks from all walks of life the chance to showcase their skills, knowledge and passion in front of the show's esteemed judging panel: Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot. After a nationwide search, 30 of the best home cooks in America present their signature dish to the judges, but only the Top Finalists will earn a coveted white apron and compete for a chance to win the MASTERCHEF title, a cookbook deal and the $250,000 grand prize in the all-new "Top 30 Compete" Season Premiere episode of MASTERCHEF airing Monday, May 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MCH-501) (TV-14 D, L)

Host/Judge: Gordon Ramsay

Judges: Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot