When will MasterChef Junior return?
MasterChef Junior Season 8 will premiere on Thursday, March 17 on FOX.
What time is MasterChef Junior season 8 on?
MasterChef Junior will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Who are the MasterChef Junior season 8 judges?
Gordon Ramsay
The MasterChef veteran will return this season.
Aarón Sánchez
As will Sánchez, the award-winning chef, TV personality, cookbook author and philanthropist.
Daphne Oz
They will be welcoming a new judge this season, Daphne Oz.
What is new for MasterChef Junior season 8?
The switch in judges is the biggest change for Season 8 with former The Chew cohost Daphne Oz replacing departing judge Christina Tosi. Also, this season, the cheftestants will take the show on the road, cooking at both a renaissance fair and motocross track. In addition, Ramsay’s daughter Tilly will make another guest appearance. This time for a special donut contest.
Who is new Masterchef Junior judge Daphne Oz?
Oz, who is the daughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz, has carved out her own niche as a TV personality, chef and best-selling author. She was one of the cohosts of ABC’s The Chew for six seasons and she currently cohosts “The Dish on Oz” on The Doctor Oz Show. Her other frequent TV appearances include TODAY, Rachael Ray, and Beat Bobby Flay. In addition, Oz is the New York Times best-selling author of Relish: An Adventure in Food, Style, and Everyday Fun and mother of four.
Who are the MasterChef Junior contestants for season 8?
A’Dan
Hometown: Atlanta, GASignature Dish: Grilled Salmon with Steamed Broccoli & Mashed PotatoesCulinary Dream: Open a vegan restaurant
Abir
Hometown: San Ramon, CASignature Dish: Penne Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & MeatballsCulinary Dream: Write a cookbook that teaches people how to add a punch of flavor
Andrew
Hometown: Superior Township, MISignature Dish: Pan-seared Filet Mignon with Baked Potato & S’More BrowniesCulinary Dream: Open a hockey-themed establishment in Michigan, where he will serve all kinds of sweets
Blake
Hometown: Darien, ILSignature Dish: Teriyaki Salmon with Steamed AsparagusCulinary Dream: Go to a famous culinary school in Italy or France & become a famous chef
Ciara
Hometown: Bakersfield, CASignature Dish: Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Sauce & Cheesy Potatoes with ZucchiniCulinary Dream: Own a bakery that offers classes to kids with disabilities
Cruz
Hometown: Porter Ranch, CASignature Dish: Papa La Huancaina, a Spicy Sauce Made from Peruvian Chili & Cheese over Boiled PotatoesCulinary Dream: Open a restaurant; become a famous food critic
Eva
Hometown: Sag Harbor, NYSignature Dish: Roasted Shrimp Salad with Roasted Yellow & Red PeppersCulinary Dream: Own a 3-Star Michelin Restaurant
Freddy
Hometown: Philadelphia, PASignature Dish: Fried Chicken Sandwich with Pepper Jack Cheese & Spicy ColeslawCulinary Dream: Own a restaurant franchise in Philadelphia
Grayson
Hometown: Austin, TXSignature Dish: Pan-seared Duck Breast with Duck Fat Potatoes, Asian Pears and Blackberry GastriqueCulinary Dream: Open a technique-driven, ingredient-focused restaurant in Los Angeles, serving Japanese French fusion cuisine
Ivy
Hometown: Darien, CTSignature Dish: Grilled Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Roasted VegetablesCulinary Dream: Write her own cookbook with recipes inspired by fashion icons
Jillian
Hometown: Yonkers, NYSignature Dish: Grilled Shrimp with Lemongrass Tomato Sauce over PastaCulinary Dream: Write a kids cookbook teaching healthy and tasty recipes
Liya
Hometown: Scarsdale, NYSignature Dish: Pork Dumpling with Spicy Garlic SauceCulinary Dream: Open a restaurant that serves hibachi & sushi
Maclain
Hometown: South Salem, NYSignature Dish: Linguini Carbonara in a Light Cream & Egg Sauce with BaconCulinary Dream: Open a patisserie in the Northeast
Molly
Hometown: Springfield, MOSignature Dish: The Molly Burger: Wagyu Beef topped with Cheese, Bacon & a Worcestershire-based Sauce with a side of Hand-Cut French FriesCulinary Dream: Open a restaurant in Springfield called “Molly Moos,” that serves southern comfort and Italian dishes
Starla
Hometown: Bay Minette, ALSignature Dish: Doritos-crusted Chicken Breast with a side Caesar SaladCulinary Dream: Open a food truck serving mini pancakes and waffles with southern fried meats
Tegan
Hometown: Billings, MTSignature Dish: Pan-seared Chicken Breast with Sautéed Veggies & RiceCulinary Dream: Open a restaurant
What does the MasterChef Junior winner get for season 8?
The prize for MasterChef Junior season 8 is the MasterChef Junior trophy and $100,000 grand prize. But because of the contestants’ young ages, the money is normally put into a trust account and they don’t have access to the funds until they turn 18.
Where is MasterChef Junior filmed?
The kitchen set for MasterChef Junior is located in a studio facility in the San Fernando Valley in California.
When was MasterChef Junior filmed?
Season 8 of MasterChef Junior was filmed in 2019, while host Daphne Oz was pregnant with her fourth child. Giovanna “Gigi” Ines Jovanovic was born August 14, 2019.
Is there a MasterChef Junior season 8 trailer?
Here is a first look at what to expect this season:
Can the home cooks on MasterChef Junior use recipes?
No, they may not. If there is a food they are unfamiliar with, they are allowed to ask questions before cooking begins, but no recipes are allowed in the kitchen.
Where can I watch or stream MasterChef Junior season 8 on TV or online?
Until MasterChef Junior returns for season 8 to FOX, the first seven seasons are all available on Hulu.
Who won MasterChef Junior season 7?
The victor was 13-year-old Che Spiotta from Boiceville, N.Y., who began cooking when he was three or four years old. His interest was sparked by the fact that he needed to be gluten free, so there weren’t a lot of things he could eat. With help from his dad, Spiotta learned how to cook new and different foods and has since developed a passion for cooking. His winning menu consisted of an appetizer of pan seared Santa Barbara prawns and cuttlefish on a bed of polenta with Calabrian chili powder; a veal saltimbocca with fingerling potatoes and a spring pea ragout with mushroom jus entrée; and a flourless chocolate, olive oil cake with an orange glaze, fresh ricotta cream and pistachio tuile for dessert. While you wait for season 8, check out Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef series.
