The global phenomenon where culinary dreams become reality
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MasterChef is the globally renowned entertainment format that turns passionate amateur cooks into culinary stars.
At its heart is a nationwide search for the country’s most talented home cook – someone with the creativity, technical skill, ambition and passion to become the next MasterChef. Across a series of high-pressure individual and team challenges, contestants are pushed beyond their limits, creating extraordinary dishes and putting their skills to the test in front of leading chefs, acclaimed food experts and some of the biggest names in the culinary world. For the contestants, it’s a life-changing journey – but only one can take the coveted MasterChef title.
For over two decades, MasterChef has become a true global television phenomenon. Adapted in more than 70 territories and broadcast in over 200, the format reaches hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide and holds the Guinness World Record for the Most Successful Cookery Television Format.
MasterChef UK returns for its 22nd year with new judges Grace Dent and renowned chef Anna Haugh. Over seven intense weeks, 48 of the country’s finest amateur cooks face demanding, spectacular culinary challenges. Only one will withstand the heat, achieve the gold standard and be crowned the MasterChef Champion 2026.
- Season 22 outperformed the slot average for all key demographics, including Adults 35-54 (+27%), Adults 55+ (+17%) and Women (+23%)
Season 22: 21 x 60'
Seasons 1-21: 285 x 30', 322 x 60', 1 x 90'
Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli joins food critic Grace Dent to judge a batch of celebrities battling for the Celebrity MasterChef trophy. Across five thrilling weeks, contestants face culinary challenges through heats and quarter-finals. The strongest cooks advance to the semi-finals and Finals Week, where one celebrity is crowned champion.
- Season 21 launched as the #1 programme in its slot, making it the top performing cookery show on the BBC this year
Season 21: 15 x 60'
Seasons 1-20: also available
MasterChef: The Professionals returns for its 19th series as Britain’s most ambitious chefs enter the Birmingham kitchen. Under the exacting eyes of Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Matt Tebbutt, they face formidable skills tests, restaurant challenges and high-pressure cook-offs, all hoping to deliver extraordinary food and claim the coveted title.
Season 19: 21 x 60'
Seasons 1-18: also available
MasterChef celebrates the culinary calendar in a seasonal showdown spanning spring, summer, fall and winter. America’s best home cooks must master the flavours, moods and traditions of every season, from comforting winter dishes to bold summer plates, as judges Gordon Ramsay, Tiffany Derry and Joe Bastianich crown the ultimate winner.
Season 17: 18 x 60'
Seasons 1-14: 323 x 60'
MasterChef Australia returned for its 18th season in 2026, spotlighting a new generation of culinary talent. Judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli narrowed 40 amateur cooks to 24, joined by industry icons, digital-first food talent and returning favourites, all competing for the $250,000 prize and culinary glory.
Season 19: 48 x 60', 12 x 90' - coming soon
Seasons 1-18: also available