Fox Renews MASTERCHEF JUNIOR

Fox has renewed MASTERCHEF JUNIOR for a ninth season, the network announced. (Season 8 wrapped up in June 2022.)

Additionally, Tilly Ramsay has joined the show as a new judge, joining her father, Gordon Ramsay. They’ll be joined by Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz, who are returning as judges.

“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, in a statement. “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 officially welcome Tilly Ramsay to the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR family,” added 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.”

The series 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.”

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