Fox has ordered another serving of its popular cooking competition MasterChef, renewing the series for a 15th season. The new season will feature a significant format change and welcome a new face to the judging panel.
Here’s the Lowdown: Gordon Ramsay and Joe Bastianich return as hosts and judges for Season 15, titled MasterChef: Dynamic Duos. They’ll be joined by new judge Tiffany Derry, a James Beard Award nominee known from Top Chef and Bobby’s Triple Threat. Premiering this summer on Fox (streaming next day on Hulu), this season breaks tradition by having home cooks compete in pairs – including couples, siblings, and friends. The nerve-wracking Pressure Test also makes a comeback. One duo will ultimately win $250,000 and the MasterChef title.
What This Means Now: The “Dynamic Duos” format introduces a fresh element to the competition, testing not only culinary skills but also the contestants’ relationships under pressure. Tiffany Derry brings a new perspective alongside the established judges, expressing excitement about the unique challenges and the focus on “passion, precision and heart.”
The Bigger Picture: This renewal comes after MasterChef proved its enduring appeal, finishing as Fox’s most-watched show of summer 2024 across multiple platforms (4.3 million total viewers) and ranking as the top summer cooking series for adults 18-49. The show, based on a format by Franc Roddam and produced by Endemol Shine North America and Ramsay’s One Potato Two Potato, continues to be a reliable performer for the network.
