FOX Renews America’s Cutest Cooking Competition Series, “MasterChef Junior” for a Ninth Season

FOX has renewed its adorable cooking competition series MasterChef Junior for a ninth season, adding a new judge Tilly Ramsay, who will join her father, award-winning chef, host, and executive producer Gordon Ramsay. Acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and author and wellness advocate Daphne Oz will also return as judges. MasterChef Junior follows young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 who compete in a series of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money.

“Blending fun, fast-paced competition with Gordon’s undeniable soft spot for kids, MasterChef Junior returns with a terrific new crop of young chefs ready to thrive under his invaluable mentorship,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of FOX Entertainment. “And new this season, Gordon’s talented daughter, Tilly, joins him on the judging panel, alongside the amazing Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz. Everyone at FOX and our terrific partners at Endemol Shine North America are delighted to welcome Tilly to the MasterChef Junior family!”

“We are excited to continue our partnership with FOX with Season 9 of MasterChef Junior and thrilled to welcome Tilly Ramsay to the MasterChef Junior family officially,” said Sharon Levy, CEO, Endemol Shine North America. “We can’t wait to reopen the MasterChef kitchen to the next batch of talented junior home cooks hoping to become the next MasterChef Junior.”

MasterChef Junior is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Jennifer Fazey, Gordon Ramsay, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy, and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.

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	MasterChef Junior
	Network: FOXGenre: RealitySeasons: 9Episodes: 105
	Overview American version of the culinary competition series that 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. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.