Fox is cooking up two more seasons of MasterChef.
The network has renewed the Gordon Ramsay-led cooking show for Seasons 16 and 17. It comes less than a month after Season 15 finished and considerably earlier than the pact for Season 15, which was revealed just a month before the show aired.
Season 15 featured new judge Tiffany Derry, who replaced Aarón Sánchez, alongside Ramsay and Joe Bastianich and the trio will continue through Season 17 as a fresh batch of home cooks battle it out for the chance to win $250,000.
The series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and Ramsay’s All3Media banner One Potato Two Potato. He exec produces alongside Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Michael Heyerman, Ben Adler and Sharon Levy as well as the late Pat Llewellyn.
“MasterChef remains a standout series for Fox, drawing its dedicated fanbase back season after season to witness amateur cooks transform into culinary masters,” said Yasmin Rawji, EVP, Unscripted, Fox Entertainment. “Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Tiffany Derry provide culinary expertise, mentorship and heart and we can’t wait to see what they, as well as our partners at Endemol Shine North America, have in store for Seasons 16 and 17 of MasterChef.”
“Securing a two-season pickup for Seasons 16 and 17 is huge news and a testament to the unstoppable momentum of MasterChef. A massive thank you to Fox for always opening doors and inspiring new creative ideas to keep the series fun and fresh,” added Michael Heyerman, SVP Unscripted Original Series, Endemol Shine North America. “We have cooked up two absolutely great themes for the new season that fans are going to love. We’re thrilled to be back in the kitchen with Gordon, Joe, and Tiffany, building on the incredible chemistry and high standards they set last season.”
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