Junior MasterChef

Junior MasterChef (1994-2014)

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Young chefs from across the country battle it out to impress judges John and Donal by cooking up delicious meals from scratch. Junior MasterChef is a British TV cookery competition, broadcast by the BBC, in which nine- to twelve-year-olds compete to be crowned "Junior MasterChef". It is a spin-off from the main UK series of MasterChef.

Junior MasterChef first ran from 1994 to 1999, presented by Loyd Grossman. After a long hiatus, it was revived in 2010 in a revamped format, presented by writer and actress Nadia Sawalha, who won the 2007 series of Celebrity MasterChef, and professional chef John Torode, who also presents MasterChef. The revival series was commissioned by CBBC controller Anne Gilchrist and produced by Shine Television, and was broadcast on CBBC and BBC One. A further series was commissioned in 2012 for broadcast on CBBC and again in 2014.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E10Episode 10Nov 21, 2014
S08E09Episode 9Nov 20, 2014
S08E08Episode 8Nov 19, 2014
S08E07Episode 7Nov 18, 2014
S08E06Episode 6Nov 17, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who was the host of Junior MasterChef?

Lloyd Grossman hosted Junior MasterChef.

What was the age range of the young cooks who participated in Junior MasterChef?

Junior MasterChef featured contestants aged between 8 to 12 years.

How many contestants took part in the first episode of Junior MasterChef?

The first episode of Junior MasterChef had 20 young contestants.

What was the grand prize for the winner of Junior MasterChef?

The grand prize for the winner of Junior MasterChef was a family holiday to Florida.

Who were the judges of Junior MasterChef?

The judges of Junior MasterChef were Loyd Grossman, Ross Burden, and Anne Willan.

What was the format of each episode of Junior MasterChef?

Each episode of Junior MasterChef focused on a theme or type of cuisine, with the contestants cooking their best dishes accordingly for the judges to taste and evaluate.

What was the signature dish challenge on Junior MasterChef?

The signature dish challenge on Junior MasterChef was when the young cooks had to make a dish based on their own choice of ingredients and flavors.

What was the most difficult challenge on Junior MasterChef?

The most difficult challenge on Junior MasterChef was the Mystery Box challenge, where the young contestants had to cook a dish using only the ingredients provided to them.

What were some of the cuisines that the contestants had to cook on Junior MasterChef?

The contestants on Junior MasterChef had to cook various cuisines, including Asian, Italian, French, British, and Mexican.

Who was the youngest contestant on Junior MasterChef?

The youngest contestant on Junior MasterChef was 8-year-old Lucy Cufflin.

How did the judges evaluate the dishes on Junior MasterChef?

The judges evaluated the dishes on Junior MasterChef based on presentation, taste, and originality.

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