MasterChef Junior (American TV series) season 8 explained

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Judges:
Num Contestants:16
Winner:Liya Chu
Runner Up:Grayson Price
Num Episodes:16
Network:Fox

The eighth season of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef Junior premiered on Fox on March 17, 2022, and concluded on June 23, 2022. Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sanchez returned as judges from the previous season, while Daphne Oz joined as a new judge.[1] The season was won by Liya Chu, a 10-year-old from Scarsdale, New York, with Grayson Price from Austin, Texas being the runner-up.

Production

The season was filmed in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was officially announced on July 17, 2019.[2] Additionally, it was revealed that Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sanchez would return as judges, along with new judge Daphne Oz replacing Christina Tosi.[3]

The season was originally slated to premiere in September 2020 during the 2020–21 United States television season,[4] but was later pushed to the 2021–22 television season, being replaced by I Can See Your Voice.[5] [6] On January 26, 2022, it was announced that the eighth season would premiere on March 17, 2022.[7] [8]

Top 16

Sources for first names and hometowns:[9] [10]

ContestantAgeHometownStatus
Liya Chu[11] 10[12] Scarsdale, New YorkWinner June 23
Grayson Price[13] 11[14] Austin, TexasRunner-up June 23
Ivy Childs[15] 8[16] Darien, ConnecticutEliminated June 14
Molly Leighninger[17] 10[18] Springfield, Missouri
Eva Kozar[19] 11[20] Sag Harbor, New York
A'Dan Lisaula[21] 10[22] Atlanta, GeorgiaEliminated May 26
Cruz Ramirez[23] 8[24] Porter Ranch, CaliforniaEliminated May 19
Abir Bhatia[25] 10[26] San Ramon, CaliforniaEliminated May 12
Ciara Rogers[27] 11[28] Bakersfield, CaliforniaEliminated May 5
Starla Chapman[29] 10[30] Bay Minette, AlabamaEliminated April 28
Andrew Lee[31] 10[32] Superior Township, MichiganEliminated April 21
Freddy Taylor[33] 12[34] Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEliminated April 14
Maclain Rockett12[35] South Salem, New YorkEliminated April 7
Jillian Maher11[36] Yonkers, New YorkEliminated March 31
Tegan Bahm[37] 9[38] Billings, MontanaEliminated March 24
Blake Schmidt[39] 11[40] Darien, IllinoisEliminated March 17

Elimination table

PlaceContestantEpisode
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1LiyaWINLOWWINWINININWINHIGHINWINININWININWINWINWINIMMWINININWINNER
2GraysonWININIMMWINHIGHINININININWINIMMINHIGHLOWWININLOWINININ
3IvyLOWLOWWINWINWINIMMWINININLOWWINIMMWINININININWINININELIM
4MollyININIMMININLOWWINININININLOWWININLOWWININWININELIM
5EvaINWINIMMLOWWINIMMWINININWINININWINHIGHINLOWINELIM
6A'DanWINLOWLOWWINININLOWINLOWWININLOWLOWWINIMMELIM
7CruzININIMMWINININLOWHIGHINLOWININININELIM
8AbirLOWWINIMMININININININWINWINIMMELIM
9CiaraINWINIMMWINININWINWINIMMWININELIM
10StarlaININIMMLOWWINIMMWININLOWELIM
11AndrewININIMMLOWINLOWININELIM
12FreddyINLOWLOWININLOWELIM
13MaclainINWINIMMWINHIGHELIM
14JillianINWINIMMELIM
15TeganINLOWELIM
16BlakeELIM

(WINNER) This cook won the competition.

(RUNNER-UP) This cook finished in second place.

(WIN) The cook won an individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge, Elimination Test, Pressure Test, or Skills Challenge).

(WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round.

(HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the individual challenge but didn't win.

(IN) The cook was not selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge.

(IN) The cook was not selected as a top or bottom entry in a Team Challenge.

(IMM) The cook did not have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge or Pressure Test, and advanced.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in a Team Challenge, and they advanced.

(ELIM) The cook was eliminated.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Masterchef Junior First Look: Giant Crabs, Jousting Knights and More (Exclusive Video). TheWrap. Jolie Lash. January 29, 2022. February 17, 2022.
  2. FOX Renews MasterChef Junior for Season Eight and Announces New Judge Daphne Oz. Fox. The Futon Critic. July 17, 2019. February 17, 2022.
  3. Web site: Pregnant Daphne Oz Joins Judges Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sanchez for MasterChef Junior Season 8. People. Tomás Mier. July 17, 2019. February 17, 2022.
  4. FOX Announces Fall 2020 Schedule. Fox. The Futon Critic. May 11, 2020. February 17, 2022.
  5. Web site: Fox Adds I Can See Your Voice To Fall Schedule To Create Ken Jeong Block As MasterChef Junior Pushed. Deadline Hollywood. Peter White. August 26, 2020. February 17, 2022.
  6. All-New Unscripted Series I Can See Your Voice to Debut Following Season Four Premiere of The Masked Singer on Wednesday, Sept. 23 on FOX. Fox. The Futon Critic. August 26, 2020. February 17, 2022.
  7. Web site: Fox Spring Premiere Dates: More Masked Singer; 9-1-1 Return; Domino Masters Debuts, More. Deadline Hollywood. Erik Pedersen. January 26, 2022. February 17, 2022.
  8. FOX Springs Forward with March Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series. Fox. The Futon Critic. January 26, 2022. February 17, 2022.
  9. Web site: Meet the 16 Pint-Sized Chefs Competing on MasterChef Junior Season 8. Parade. Paulette Cohn. February 24, 2022. February 24, 2022.
  10. MasterChef Junior Season Eight is Back with 16 Young Home Cooks. FoxFlash. February 22, 2022. February 25, 2022.
  11. Web site: Three Young Chefs From Westchester County To Appear On MasterChef Junior. Armonk Daily Voice. Nicole Valinote. March 13, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  12. CbDWzFMlWdU. Get to know Liya! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 13, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  13. Web site: Grayson Price, MasterChef Junior Season 8 finalist, plates his passion, interview. Christine Struble. FanSided. June 16, 2022. June 20, 2022.
  14. CbA1b_ElAhQ. Get to know Grayson! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 12, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  15. Web site: Darien Girl one of 16 Competing in MasterChef Junior Show on Fox Network. Darienite.com. February 25, 2022. March 4, 2022.
  16. CbA43rWl3ZF. Say hello to Ivy! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 12, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  17. Web site: 13-year-old Springfield girl to appear in MasterChef Junior this season. Ozarks First. Tony Nguyen. March 2, 2022. March 4, 2022.
  18. CbLBwWzMAkL. Meet Molly! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 16, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  19. Web site: Sag Harbor Contestant To Compete On MasterChef Junior. Patch. Lisa Finn. March 11, 2022. March 13, 2022.
  20. CbLFLygsxxD. Introducing Eva! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 16, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  21. Web site: 'Masterchef Junior' season 8 features Atlanta cook A'Dan Lisaula. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Rodney Ho. March 17, 2022. June 20, 2022.
  22. Ca53Qh3Iw-M. Please welcome A'dan! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 9, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  23. Web site: Porter Ranch Kid Makes Top 14 On MasterChef Junior. Patch. Emily Rahhal. March 28, 2022. April 1, 2022.
  24. CbIgY9Ul-TH. Please welcome Cruz! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 15, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  25. Web site: San Ramon middle-schooler competes on 'MasterChef Junior'. Danville San Ramon. Jeanita Lyman. March 25, 2022. June 20, 2022.
  26. Ca53RHFN0PG. Get to know Abir! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 9, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  27. Web site: Local young woman to compete on Masterchef Junior. Bakersfield.com. Stefani Dias. March 16, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  28. CbF_6MDJ0bF. Give it up for Ciara! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 14, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  29. Web site: City of Bay Minette: "Bay Minette's own Starla Chapman will be a contestant on MasterChefJunior.". Facebook. February 22, 2022. March 4, 2022.
  30. CbF_14Dpyqm. Say hello to Starla! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 14, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  31. Web site: MasterChef Junior is back after three years and there's a hometown kid chef competing. Detroit Free Press. Susan Selasky. March 17, 2022. September 28, 2022.
  32. Ca78gxqpgEN. Get to know Andrew! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 10, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  33. Web site: Local Master Chef Junior contestant Freddy Taylor joins Good Day. FOX 29 Philadelphia. March 14, 2022. March 18, 2022.
  34. Ca-UE28lFCq. Hey there, Freddy! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 11, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  35. CbIc9TclRiv. Introducing Maclain! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 15, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  36. CbDTXdcl4CJ. Please welcome Jillian! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 13, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  37. Web site: Montana's MasterChef Junior contestant. YourBigSky.com. Jessica Haynie. March 18, 2022. March 18, 2022.
  38. CbF_tufpvur. Give it up for Tegan! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 14, 2022. March 17, 2022.
  39. Web site: Darien Student To Appear In Fox Cooking Show. Patch. David Giuliani. February 24, 2022. March 4, 2022.
  40. Ca78t18ltCE. Please meet Blake! #MasterChefJunior. masterchefjunior. MasterChef Junior. March 10, 2022. March 17, 2022.