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[03/04/24 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Gets Pumped for Summer and Goes Balls to the Wall with New and Returning Unscripted Series
Newcomer "The Quiz with Balls" will be joined by the return of "I Can See Your Voice," "Don't Forget the Lyrics," "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars," "Beat Shazam," "MasterChef" and "Name That Tune."

[02/21/24 - 10:01 AM]
Meet the 12 Pint-Sized Chefs Competing on Season 9 of "MasterChef Junior"
Judges and mentors Gordon Ramsay, Daphne Oz and Aarón Sánchez return alongside new judge Tilly Ramsay.

[02/16/24 - 09:32 AM]
Video: All-New "The 2024 FOX Prime Time Springtime Preview" Anchored by Ken Jeong and Joel McHale
Join FOX talent reporting from the field including: Gordon Ramsay, Elodie Yung, Jon Hamm, Cat Deeley, Michael Rowland, Scott Caan, Jennifer Nettles, and Rob Lowe.

[12/13/23 - 02:00 PM]
"MasterChef Junior" Season 9 Premieres Monday, March 4 on FOX
Judge and mentors Gordon Ramsay, his daughter Tilly Ramsay, Daphne Oz and Aarón Sánchez guide the pint-sized home chefs.

[11/21/23 - 10:30 AM]
Nine Young Culinary Contestants Whip Up Seasonal Treats Themed to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year and More in the Two-Night Event, "MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays!"
Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz return, and Gordon's daughter, Tilly Ramsay, joins as a new judge.

[11/02/23 - 03:00 PM]
FOX Celebrates the Season with All-New Holiday Special Episodes from "The Masked Singer," "LEGO Masters," "MasterChef Junior," "TMZ," "The Simpsons," "Bob's Burgers" and "Family Guy"
Highlights include the two-night event "MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays" on Sunday, December 10 and Monday, December 11.

[10/12/23 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Renews America's Cutest Cooking Competition Series, "MasterChef Junior" for a Ninth Season
New judge Tilly Ramsay will join her father, award-winning chef, host and executive producer Gordon Ramsay.

[06/14/22 - 12:33 PM]
FOX Pivots "MasterChef Junior" Finale Back to Thursday, June 23
Look for "The Road to the Finale" and the season finale back-to-back on said night.

[06/08/22 - 02:37 PM]
FOX Relocates "MasterChef Junior" to Tuesday Nights
The show's remaining originals will now air June 14 and 21 with encores in its prior Thursday home on June 16 and 23, respectively.

[04/05/22 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Brings the Heat This Summer with More Music, Competition, Fantasy and Non-Stop Laughter
Upcoming premiere dates include "So You Think You Can Dance" (May 18), "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" (May 23), "Beat Shazam" (May 23), "MasterChef" (May 25), "LEGO Masters" (May 31) and "Fantasy Island" (May 31).

[02/01/22 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Entertainment and Hulu Enter Major Program Output Deal
Under terms of the agreement, Hulu will have the right to stream all episodes of FOX's unscripted series, including "The Masked Singer," "LEGO Masters," "I Can See Your Voice," "Name That Tune," "The Masked Dancer," "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back," "MasterChef" and "MasterChef Junior."

[01/26/22 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Springs Forward with March Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
New seasons of "The Masked Singer" and "Domino Masters" will kick things off on Wednesday, March 9.

[08/04/21 - 09:30 AM]
Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment Form Leading New Worldwide Production Venture, Studio Ramsay Global, as Part of a New Overall Mega-Deal
FOX Entertainment's in-house unscripted studio, FOX Alternative Entertainment, will oversee the production of all his new programs, including his upcoming cooking competition, "Next Level Chef."

[08/26/20 - 04:15 PM]
All-New Unscripted Series "I Can See Your Voice" to Debut Following Season Four Premiere of "The Masked Singer" on Wednesday, Sept. 23 on FOX
Originally scheduled to air this fall in the Wednesday 9:00 PM time slot, "MasterChef Junior" will air later in the season.

[05/11/20 - 06:00 AM]
FOX Announces Fall 2020 Schedule
The all-new series premiering this fall are "neXt" and "Filthy Rich."

[07/17/19 - 09:01 AM]
FOX Renews "MasterChef Junior" for Season Eight and Announces New Judge Daphne Oz
In the new season, the pint-sized contestants will cook a meal for diners at a historical renaissance fair and size up against monster trucks at a motocross track.

[05/13/19 - 06:00 AM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Schedule for 2019-2020 Season
Look for new dramas "Prodigal Son" and "Not Just Me" plus animated comedy "Bless the Harts" this fall.

[03/27/19 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Plus: the network confirms its finale dates, from "Gotham" and "The Orville" on April 25 to "MasterChef Junior" on June 4.

[02/13/19 - 05:00 PM]
FOX Announces Revised Premiere Dates for "MasterChef Junior" & "Mental Samurai"
Both series are once again on the move: the former will now launch with a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, March 12 followed by the latter on Tuesday, March 19.

[01/31/19 - 07:32 AM]
"Mental Samurai" to Premiere Tuesday, March 5, Following Season Seven Premiere of "MasterChef Junior"
As previously announced, the State of the Union Address on February 5 has bumped the network's Tuesday plans back a week.

[01/29/19 - 03:16 PM]
FOX Pushes Tuesday Plans to Make Room for State of the Union Address
"Lethal Weapon" and "The Gifted" will now wrap on February 26; while "MasterChef Junior" and "Mental Samurai" will now launch on March 5.

[01/24/19 - 11:31 AM]
"MasterChef Junior" Season Seven Kicks Off with 24 Pint-Sized Home Cooks
Kicking off its seventh season, the series gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of fun, mouth-watering challenges.

[01/11/19 - 11:30 AM]
The Kids Are Back! "MasterChef Junior" Returns Tuesday, February 26, on FOX
Entering its seventh season, the series gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges.

[10/24/18 - 12:00 PM]
Stars Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Culinary Battle on the All-New Special "MasterChef Junior: Celebrity Showdown," Thursday, November 22, on FOX
Terrence Howard, Eric Stonestreet, Lil Rel Howery, Alyson Hannigan, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith are among those slated to appear.

[05/14/18 - 06:00 AM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Schedule for 2018-2019 Season
Look for three new comedies and two new dramas to join the lineup.

[04/24/18 - 10:06 AM]
Relive the Best Moments of "MasterChef Junior" Season Six in the All-New Special "Masterchef Junior: The Road to the Finale" Tuesday, May 15 at 8/7c on FOX!
Then look for the two-hour season finale that Friday, May 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/09/18 - 10:01 AM]
Forty Pint-Sized Home Cooks Vie for an Apron on the Special Two-Hour Season Premiere of "MasterChef Junior" Friday, March 2, on FOX
Only the best 12 female and 12 male junior chef-testants will move forward and earn a white apron.

[01/25/18 - 11:45 AM]
All-New Weekly Series "Showtime at the Apollo," Hosted by Steve Harvey, to Premiere Following Spring Return of "Gotham" Thursday, March 1, on FOX
Plus: "MasterChef Junior" debuts its sixth season with a special two-hour premiere on Friday, March 2.

[09/20/17 - 10:30 AM]
Fan-Favorite "MasterChef Junior" Judge Joe Bastianich Returns for Season Six, Scheduled to Air During the 2017-2018 Season on FOX
Additionally, Bastianich joins chefs Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez on the "MasterChef" season eight finale airing tonight.

[05/15/17 - 06:00 AM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Schedule for 2017-2018 Season
Joining the network this fall are new dramas "The Gifted" and "The Orville" as well as new comedy "Ghosted."

[04/05/17 - 11:00 AM]
First-Ever "MasterChef Junior" Special to Air Thursday, April 27, on FOX
The one-hour retrospective will feature Gordon Ramsay dishing on some of his favorite moments and favorite meals from the show.

[02/17/17 - 10:31 AM]
The Top 20 Junior Home Cooks Are Revealed on "MasterChef Junior"
Throughout this season, the juniors will face a wide array of exciting new challenges, including one served up by former First Lady Michelle Obama.

[02/16/17 - 06:10 AM]
Chef Aaron Sanchez to Join Judges' Panel of "MasterChef" Season Eight, Premiering Summer 2017 on FOX
He will join chefs Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi as the third judge in the upcoming season.

[02/05/17 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Watch the All-New Super Bowl Promos That Air Later Today on FOX!
Check out the spots featuring "24: Legacy," "Empire," "Lethal Weapon" and "MasterChef Junior."

[02/03/17 - 11:02 AM]
Video: FOX Launches New YouTube Channel "Taste of FOX"
Said launch is timed with the return of "MasterChef Junior" on Thursday, February 9 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/11/17 - 09:00 AM]
FOX Announces Spring Premiere Dates
Highlights include the launch of the new comedy "Making History" on Sunday, March 5 at 8:30/7:30c.

[12/19/16 - 10:32 AM]
Meet the Newest Bite-Sized Batch of Home Cooks on the Season Premiere of "MasterChef Junior" Thursday, February 9, on FOX
After a nationwide search, 40 of the best junior home cooks between the ages of eight and 13 have been chosen for their final test - a culinary battle in front of Chefs Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi.

[11/03/16 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates
Newly announced launches include "My Kitchen Rules" on Thursday, January 12 and "APB" on Monday, February 6.

[10/19/16 - 11:01 AM]
Stars Compete in a Culinary Battle for Charity on an All-New "MasterChef Celebrity Showdown," Monday, January 2, on FOX
Competitors include Trai Byers, Grace Gealey Byers, Nene Leakes, Gregg Leakes, Cheryl Hines, Kal Penn, Ronde Barber, Tiki Barber, Joel Madden and Benji Madden.

[05/16/16 - 05:30 AM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Series for 2016-2017 Season
Look for new dramas "Lethal Weapon" on Wednesdays and "The Exorcist" on Fridays; plus newcomer "Son of Zorn" on Sundays.

[01/29/16 - 09:01 PM]
Winner Announced on "MasterChef Junior"
All episodes of the current season of "MasterChef Junior" are available on FOX NOW and Fox on Demand to subscribers of participating pay-TV services.

[01/22/16 - 09:01 PM]
Top Two Finalists Announced on "MasterChef Junior"
The two finalists will go head-to-head next Friday, January 29 on FOX, preparing the most important menu of their young lives.

[12/19/15 - 09:39 AM]
NBC Wins Friday Night as "Dateline NBC" Ties for the #1 Show of the Night in 18-49, Matches Its Season High in 25-54
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, December 18.

[12/18/15 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 18
Updates include: Amazon sets latest wave of renewals, series orders; Morgan Krantz to co-star in Comedy Central's "Bad People"; and Fortune Feimster tapped as regular on Hulu's "The Mindy Project."

[12/18/15 - 11:00 AM]
Stars Compete in a Culinary Battle for Charity on the Two-Hour Special "MasterChef Celebrity Showdown," Monday, January 18, On FOX
The two-hour special tests the culinary skills of the celebrity competitors, and also pits previous winners against some of "MasterChef Junior's" season four contestants.

[12/14/15 - 07:07 AM]
Mad Max: Fury Road Leads with 13 Nominations for The 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards
As previously announced, actor and comedian T.J. Miller will serve as the show's host.

[11/21/15 - 08:39 AM]
ABC Wins Friday with "Shark Tank" at Season Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, November 20.

[11/10/15 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates
New comedies "Bordertown" and "Cooper Barrett's Guide To Surviving Life" will help kick things off on Sunday, January 3.

[11/07/15 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Wins Friday by Strong Margins - "Shark Tank" Grows to 5-Week Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, November 6.

[10/23/15 - 10:41 AM]
Video: Watch the First 11 Minutes of Season Four of "MasterChef Junior" Debuting Friday, November 6 on FOX
America's top 24 junior home cooks will enter the kitchen for the first time and jump right into their first mystery box challenge.

[09/17/15 - 10:31 AM]
Meet the Newest Bite-Sized Batch of Home Cooks on the Season Premiere of "MasterChef Junior" Friday, November 6, On FOX
Host, judge and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, along with his fellow judges, acclaimed chef Graham Elliot and renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi, welcome 24 of the best junior home cooks in the country.

[08/06/15 - 05:55 PM]
FOX at TCA: Newman, Walden Talk "Prison Break," "X-Men" & Gordon Ramsay
Plus: the future of "Wayward Pines"; Bill Hader to guest on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"; and "Empire" on track for a spin-off.

[06/25/15 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2015-2016 Season
Newcomer "Minority Report" will help kick things off on Monday, September 21.

[05/11/15 - 05:00 AM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Series for 2015-2016 Season
Highlights include the new drama "Minority Report," which will follow "Gotham" on Monday nights.

[05/06/15 - 10:07 AM]
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association Announces Nominations for the 5th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
Said event will be broadcast live on A&E from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/15/15 - 02:22 PM]
Environmental Media Association and The Sierra Club Foundation to Benefit from FOX Green It. Mean It. Earth Month Auction
The auction will run through Thursday, April 23, on Charitybuzz.com/FOXGreenItMeanIt and feature items from hit FOX series.

[02/20/15 - 11:39 AM]
At Long Last, Three-Time Oscar(R) Winner Meryl Streep Nominated for Coveted Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award
Multi-talented singer/songwriter and actor Nick Jonas will host the celebration live on Saturday, March 28 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/04/15 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Takes Second on Tuesday Night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, February 3.

[01/29/15 - 03:45 PM]
FOX Fires Up February with All-New Episodes, Season Finales and Special Guest Stars
Highlights include the "Mulaney" (February 15), "Sleepy Hollow" (February 23) and "MasterChef Junior" (February 24) season finales.

[01/16/15 - 11:04 AM]
FOX 30-Day Multiplatform Ratings - Season to Date Recap
FOX further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[01/14/15 - 08:34 AM]
ABC Earns Second on Tuesday Night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 13.

[01/13/15 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Orders Up a Fourth Season of "MasterChef Junior" and Welcomes Renowned Pastry Chef Christina Tosi to "MasterChef" and "MasterChef Junior" Judging Panels
Season Six of "MasterChef" is currently in production and will air this summer while production on Season Four of "MasterChef Junior" will begin this spring.

[01/07/15 - 08:32 AM]
"Marvel's Agent Carter" Opens at a 14-Month High in its Time Slot in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, January 6.

[12/17/14 - 08:27 AM]
ABC's Second Replay This Season of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Beats NBC's Debut of "Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas" by Wide Margins
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 16.

[12/16/14 - 09:01 PM]
Winner Announced on "MasterChef Junior"
The series returns for its third season on Tuesday, January 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/02/14 - 09:01 PM]
Only Four Junior Home Cooks Remain on "MasterChef Junior"
In the next all-new episode, the Top Four junior home cooks are tasked with breaking down an exquisite Alaskan king salmon and cutting as many perfect filets as possible.

[11/26/14 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 26
Updates include: Nonso Anozie joins "Zoo" at CBS; Joe Bastianich to depart FOX's "MasterChef" franchise; and Bex Taylor-Klaus to return to The CW's "Arrow."

[11/20/14 - 05:25 PM]
FOX Announces Additional Winter Premiere Dates, Including "Glee's" Final 13-Episode Season
Also on tap are newcomers "World's Funniest Fails," "Backstrom," "The Last Man on Earth" and "Weird Loners."

[11/03/14 - 11:44 AM]
"MasterChef Junior" Encores to Replace "Utopia" on Friday Nights
Look for weekly rebroadcasts of the Tuesday series each Friday night going forward.

[11/02/14 - 01:05 PM]
FOX Pulls the Plug on "Utopia"
Said cancellation will apply to its live-streaming feeds as well, which will stop later today.

[10/30/14 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Sweeps Into November - All-New Episodes of Fan-Favorite Dramas, Comedies, Events and Unscripted Series
The network details its programming highlights for the next month (SPOILERS!).

[10/02/14 - 12:30 PM]
Sixteen Junior Home Cooks Step Up to the Plate on the Season Premiere of "MasterChef Junior" Tuesday, November 4, on FOX
Host and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and fellow judges restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot welcome 16 of the best junior home cooks in the country between the ages of eight and 13.

[10/01/14 - 03:15 PM]
"MasterChef Junior" Moves to Tuesdays
Newcomer "Utopia" will now only air once a week: Fridays at 8:00/7:00c.

[07/10/14 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2014-2015 Season
Highlights include new dramas "Gotham" (September 22), "Red Band Society" (September 17) and "Gracepoint" (October 2).

[06/17/14 - 10:01 AM]
First Wave of "Teen Choice 2014" Nominees Announced
Starting today, fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day per category for their favorite "Wave One" nominees at www.teenchoiceawards.com.

[05/20/14 - 01:15 PM]
FOX Finishes 2013-14 with No. 1 New Unscripted Series, No. 2 New Drama and Most-Watched TV Telecast of All Time
FOX spins the numbers for the broadcast season to date.

[05/12/14 - 05:00 AM]
FOX Announces Fall 2014 Schedule and New Portfolio of Content
"Our portfolio of content this year reflects the biggest investment in programming we've ever made," said Kevin Reilly.

[03/20/14 - 10:00 AM]
Set Sail on the Caribbean Sea with the Official "MasterChef" Cruise!
Passengers will experience exclusive show-inspired culinary events, specifically designed for the cruise and produced by Life Journeys Inc.

[03/05/14 - 11:30 AM]
"MasterChef Junior" Whips Up Season Three on FOX
Production on season two and season three will begin this spring.

[12/19/13 - 11:00 AM]
"MasterChef Junior" Goes Back for Seconds! FOX Orders Season Two of Hit Cooking Competition Series for Kids
Open casting calls for season two will be held in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas.

[11/12/13 - 10:33 AM]
FOX Ranks #4 for the Week Among Adults 18-49
FOX spins the numbers for the week of November 4-10.

[11/08/13 - 09:00 PM]
"MasterChef Junior" Winner Announced!
Plus: watch a recap of the winner's journey to victory this season!

[11/05/13 - 09:58 AM]
FOX Finished October as the Only Network Up Versus Last Season
FOX spins the numbers for the week of October 28-November 3.

[10/29/13 - 12:03 PM]
FOX Hits Home Run with World Series as Network Ranks #1 for the Week Among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, Teens and Total Viewers
FOX spins the numbers for the week of October 21-27.

[10/29/13 - 10:09 AM]
FOX Scores In November
The network details its November sweeps highlights, which include the premiere of "Almost Human" (SPOILERS!).

[10/22/13 - 01:00 PM]
American League Championship Series Drives Strong Week for FOX
FOX spins the numbers for the week of October 14-20.

[10/21/13 - 05:40 PM]
New Adrenaline-Fueled Drama "Almost Human" to Debut with Special Two-Night Series Premiere Sunday, November 17, and Monday, November 18, on FOX
Plus: "Bones" to now move to Fridays on November 15 alongside the new season of "Raising Hope."

[10/15/13 - 11:56 AM]
FOX Posts +14% Gain Versus Same Week Last Season in Adults 18-49
FOX spins the numbers for the week of October 7-13.

[10/15/13 - 11:21 AM]
Spike TV's "Covert Kitchens" Premieres Sunday, October 20 at 11pm ET/PT
The one-hour special, hosted by "MasterChef" judge Graham Elliot, invites you into the world of underground restaurants.

[10/13/13 - 10:03 AM]
"Sleepy Hollow" Posts Biggest Live + 7 Gain of Any Show During Premiere Week
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of September 23-29.

[10/08/13 - 09:41 AM]
FOX Has 2 of the Top 20 Programs Among Adults 18-49: "The Simpsons" and "Sleepy Hollow"
FOX spins the numbers for the week of September 30-October 6.

[10/01/13 - 12:40 PM]
FOX Ranks No. 2 for the Week Among Adults 18-34 and No. 3 (Tie) for the Week Among Adults 18-49
FOX spins the numbers for the week of September 23-29.

[09/28/13 - 08:39 AM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Grows to Rank as Friday's #1 TV Show Over Premieres on the Other Nets
ABC spins the numbers for Friday, September 27.

[09/26/13 - 12:16 PM]
"MasterChef Junior" Unveils World's Smallest Cupcake!
The signature Sprinkles red velvet cupcake, nearly the size of a penny, was revealed in an enormous mystery box.

[08/26/13 - 02:30 PM]
Exclusive: FOX Books "X Factor" Stunt for Tuesday, October 29
Plus: look for two episodes of "Bones" on Monday, October 21 and the two-hour season finale of "MasterChef Junior" on Friday, November 1.

[08/01/13 - 08:51 AM]
Kids Fire Up the Kitchen on the Series Premiere of "MasterChef Junior," Friday, September 27, on FOX
24 of the best junior home cooks in the country between the ages of eight and 13 will compete in the first audition round and present their dishes to the judges.

[06/26/13 - 02:30 PM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2013-2014 Season
Among its highlights: newcomer "Sleepy Hollow" will premiere Monday, September 16 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/13/13 - 05:02 PM]
FOX 2013-2014 Primetime Series Programming Guide
New additions include "Cosmos - A Spacetime Odyssey," "Short-Com Comedy Hour" and event series "Billy the Kid."

[05/13/13 - 05:00 AM]
FOX Announces Primetime Slate for 2013-2014 Season
It's here: the network details its schedule for the upcoming season.

[05/10/13 - 10:42 AM]
FOX Orders New Series "Junior MasterChef," as Part of New Multi-Year Deal with World-Renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay
Plus: "MasterChef" to return for seasons five and six while "Hell's Kitchen" is now cleared through season 13.







MASTERCHEF JUNIOR (FOX)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/27/13 - ???
STATUS:
on hiatus or fate to be determined
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
CURRENT SEASON:
9 (10 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
Missed an episode? Been wanting to catch up? This series is also available on:

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
completed airing its ninth season on 5/20/24; has yet to be renewed for a 10th season
DESCRIPTION:
(from FOX's web site, March 2024) MASTERCHEF JUNIOR returns for a highly-anticipated eighth season, giving talented kids the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of mouth-watering challenges. The Top 16 junior chefs, between the ages of 8 and 13, receive a coveted white apron and must prove that they deserve to stay in the game by completing their first mystery challenge of the season. Judges and mentors in Season Eight include world renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and wellness advocate, author and new judge Daphne Oz. The three culinary heavyweights will determine which pint-sized home cook will be named America’s next MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. One of the toughest seasons yet, Season Eight will feature even more unique and messy challenges for the judges and chef-testants, including cooking a meal for diners at a historical renaissance fair, participating in a WWE-themed episode, competing to see how they size up to monster trucks at a motocross track, and welcoming Gordon’s daughter, Tilly Ramsay, into the kitchen for a donut challenge.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Aarón Sánchez as Judge
· Daphne Oz as Judge
· Gordon Ramsay as Host/Judge
· Tilly Ramsay as Judge
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Christina Tosi as Judge
· Graham Elliot as Judge
· Joe Bastianich as Judge
CREW INFORMATION:
· Ben Adler as EP
· D.J. Nurre as EP
· Danny Schrader as EP
· Elisabeth Murdoch as EP
· Franc Roddam as CRTR
· Gordon Ramsay as EP
· Jennifer Fazey as EP
· Patricia Llewellyn as EP
· Sharon Levy as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a tv series
· reality (all)
· reality (competition)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Endemol Shine North America
· One Potato Two Potato