MasterChef Singapore explained

Creator:Franc Roddam
Director:Kenny Png
Country:Singapore
Language:English
Num Seasons:4
Num Episodes:38
Executive Producer:Jocelyn Little
Andrew Holland
Steven Murphy
Fera Rosihan-Robinson
Runtime:46—47 minutes
Company:Beach House Pictures
Motion Content Group
Network:Mediacorp
Last Aired:present

MasterChef Singapore is a Singaporean reality competitive cooking show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Beach House Pictures and Motion Content Group and airs on Mediacorp Channel 5. Bjorn Shen (Chef/Owner of Artichoke), Damian D'Silva (Executive Chef of Restaurant Kin) and Audra Morrice (MasterChef Australia series 4 finalist and MasterChef Asia judge) serve as the show's main judges.[1]

The first season premiered at 9:30 pm on 2 September 2018.[1] [2] A second series was announced in August 2020; it premiered on 21 February 2021.[3] [4] A third season of MasterChef Singapore was announced on 19 August 2021, it premiered on 1 May 2022.[5] [6] The fourth season premiered on August 9, 2023.[7]

Series overview

Seasons

SeasonEpisodesPremiere DateFinale DateNo. of FinalistsWinnerFinalist
1810 (18)Zander NgGen LeeN/ABjorn ShenAudra MorriceDamian d'Silva
21012 (24)Derek CheongLeon Lim
33 July 202212 (18)Johnathan ChewNares NareskannaAndi Robani
4Inderpal SinghTina AminMandy Kee

Specials

A two-part special, in which four returning contestants from the first season mentored four new contestants from disadvantaged backgrounds for a chance to win an internship in the food industry, aired on November 2 and 9, 2019.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MasterChef Singapore unveils judges lineup. 18 April 2018. CNA. 7 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Seah. May. Arrange food on your plate like a sundial? MasterChef Singapore judges will eat you alive. 28 August 2018. CNA Lifestyle. 7 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Calling all home cooks: MasterChef Singapore Season 2 is looking for contestants. 17 August 2020. CNA Lifestyle. 6 November 2020.
  4. Web site: MasterChef Singapore S2 judges revealed: Audra Morrice, Bjorn Shen, Damian D'Silva return. 6 November 2020. CNA Lifestyle. 6 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Auditions now open for Season 3 of MasterChef Singapore! . 19 September 2021.
  6. Web site: Want To Compete In MasterChef Singapore Season 3? Here's How You Can Audition For It . 19 September 2021.
  7. Web site: An exciting surprise awaits all fans of MasterChef Singapore! . 2 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Tseng. Douglas. MasterChef Singapore Alums Reunite For President's Challenge TV Special. 18 October 2019.