MasterChef will return this summer for its 15th season, but it’s shaking things up a bit with a few twists, namely a new theme and a new judge.
Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich, and stepping in for the departing Aarón Sánchez is new judge, James Beard Award-nominee Tiffany Derry.
The theme for Season 15 will be MasterChef: Dynamic Duos, meaning for the first time, the cooking competition will feature pairs of home cooks participating together in hopes of becoming America’s next MasterChefs.
“Season after season, Gordon Ramsay and his team deliver limitless creativity and always raise the competitive bar, keeping MasterChef among the top cooking shows on television, as we saw again with its impressive performance last summer,” said Michael Thorn, President, FOX Television Network, in announcing the new season. “The long-standing, collaborative partnership we enjoy with Gordon, Joe and the Endemol Shine North America team continues to bring compelling, differentiated experiences to our audience – a winning recipe we know will get even better by welcoming Tiffany’s fresh, expert perspective to the mix.”
When will Season 15 of MasterChef be released?
Season 15 is set to be released in Summer 2025. An exact date has yet to be announced.
What time is MasterChef Season 15 on?
MasterChef will continue to air at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Stream next day on Hulu.
What is the theme for MasterChef Season 15?
This year’s theme, “Dynamic Duos,” will be made up of pairs of home cooks from married and dating couples to mothers and daughters, siblings, best friends, and even divorcees.
Who are the MasterChef Season 15 judges?
Gordon Ramsay
Scottish by birth, Gordon Ramsay was brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and trained with some of the world’s leading chefs, such as Albert Roux and Marco Pierre White in London, and Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon in France. In 1998, at the age of 31, Ramsay set up his first wholly owned and namesake restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which quickly received the most prestigious accolade in the culinary world – three Michelin stars. Today, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is London’s longest-running restaurant to hold this award, and Ramsay is one of only four chefs in the U.K. to maintain three stars.
Joe Bastianich
Joe Bastianich is a world-renowned restaurateur who co-owns more than 16 restaurants across the globe, including Babbo, Lupa, Becco, Casa Mono, Mozza Group (Los Angeles, as well as Cabo/Mexico, London and Singapore) and Eataly Americas (co-founder). He also is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author.
“I’m beyond excited to join MasterChef as a judge for Season 15, which is unlike any other. For me, cooking has always been about passion, precision, and heart, and I can’t wait to bring my perspective to the table alongside Gordon and Joe,” said Derry. “The season challenges home cook duos in a whole new way, and it was so fun to see them rise to the occasion. Get ready for some incredible food, tough love, and maybe even a little spice!”
Tiffany Derry is the founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts and co-founder of T2D Concepts, the Texas-based purpose-driven hospitality group behind Roots Southern Table, Radici Wood-Fired Grill, Roots Chicken Shak, Shef Food + Wine Festival and ‘Shef Tiffany spice and apparel line.
Tiffany’s authentic approach to Southern cooking landed her on the 2022 James Beard Award finalist list in two categories: Best Chef: Texas and Best New Restaurant for Roots Southern Table.
Tiffany’s TV appearances include Top Chef, Bobby’s Triple Threat, The Great American Recipe, Worst Cooks in America, Tournament of Champions, Chopped, Bar Rescue and more.
Is there a trailer for MasterChef Season 15?
Check back closer to this summer’s release date.
How many MasterChef contestants are there for Season 15?
The exact number hasn’t been revealed.
Who are the MasterChef contestants for Season 15?
This has yet to be announced.
What challenges will the contestants face in Season 15?
We don’t know all of them, but the promise is that there will be some of the toughest challenges to date. Plus, to make things even more difficult, the dreaded Pressure Test makes an intimidating return.
What does the MasterChef winner get for Season 15?
This season’s Dynamic Duo will be awarded the grand prize of $250,000, the MasterChef trophy and the title of MasterChefs!
Who won MasterChef Season 14?
Michael Leonard
Michael Leonard, 27, from Myrtle Beach, S.C. walked away with the Season 14 title.
“Wow, it meant everything to me to win honestly,” Michael told Parade. “I know winning isn’t everything, but at the end of the day this was a validation that this is my talent, this is what I want to do. And no matter how many times in life I segued away from cooking, it always called back to me. Getting this validation of winning is like a trampoline, it’s a jumping platform for me to shoot up and just keep going. I don’t plan on stopping.”
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Can the home cooks on MasterChef use recipes?
That is a no. What they can do is ask questions before cooking begins if there is a food with which they are unfamiliar, but no recipes are allowed in the kitchen.
Where can I watch or stream MasterChef on TV or online?
All 14 seasons are available on Hulu, or on the Fox Now app and several seasons are available for purchase on Prime Video.
Where is MasterChef filmed?
The kitchen set for MasterChef is located in a studio facility in the San Fernando Valley in California.
