20-05-2025
Everything to Know Before MasterChef's Sizzling Season 15 Debut
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"MasterChef" Season 14's two-part finale aired last September, and now it's finally time for Season 15. The new season of the culinary competition show is almost here, with two major shake-ups.
On one hand, for the first time, contestants will be competing against each other in pairs. On the other hand, long-time fan-favorite judge Aaron Sanchez has left the show to be replaced by chef Tiffany Derry.
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When Does the New Season of 'MasterChef' Start?
Season 15 of "MasterChef" premieres on Wednesday, May 21. The theme for the new season is "dynamic duos."
The official logline for the new season reads, "This season, for the first time in MasterChef history, pairs of home cooks will participate together, in hopes of becoming America's next MasterChefs. From married and dating couples, to mothers and daughters, siblings, best friends and even divorcees – relationships are tested in some of the toughest challenges to date. Plus, to make things even more difficult, the dreaded Pressure Test makes an intimidating return. In the end, only one Dynamic Duo will be awarded the grand prize of $250,000, the MasterChef trophy and the title of MasterChefs!"
How to Watch 'MasterChef' Season 15
"MasterChef" continues to air 8 pm ET/PT on Fox. Episodes stream the next day on Hulu.
Why Did Aaron Sanchez Leave 'MasterChef'?
Aaron Sanchez hasn't officially given any single reason for his departure from "MasterChef".
Who are the Judges for 'MasterChef' Season 15?
World-famous chef Gordon Ramsay and restaurateur Joe Bastianich both return for "MasterChef" Season 15. New to the team is chef Tiffany Derry, known for her unique approaches to Southern cooking.
Who Won Season 14 of 'MasterChef'?
The winner of "MasterChef" Season 14 was 27-year-old Michael Leonard. About the win, Leonard told Parade, "Wow, it meant everything to me to win honestly. I know winning isn't everything, but at the end of the day this was a validation that this is my talent, this is what I want to do. And no matter how many times in life I segued away from cooking, it always called back to me. Getting this validation of winning is like a trampoline, it's a jumping platform for me to shoot up and just keep going. I don't plan on stopping."
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