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Women in entertainment are galvanized heading into 2025, the CEO of Women in Film and TV (Wftv) has said.

Ahead of the organization’s biggest night of the year on Friday at the Wftv Awards, Katie Bailiff sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about what’s being celebrated — and what’s still to be done — as they get ready to mark another year of supporting women in U.K. media.

“I think we’ve come a really long way,” Bailiff said, referencing the comments of U.K. MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace, who attributed his on-set misconduct allegations to comments from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age” (Wallace later apologized after sparking fury, but has denied the claims made against him).

“All you have to do is look at this past week, the phrase that’s become quite iconic already: ‘middle-class women of a certain age,'” Bailiff said.

Exclusive: Another longtime Los Angeles-based TV production is leaving California. CBS Media Ventures’ syndicated court show Hot Bench, currently in its 11th season, will move to Connecticut next season.

The Judith Sheindlin-created program, which is in Year 1 of a two-season pickup, recently informed its stars and crew of the pending relocation. It is done for financial reasons, with Hot Bench projected to get a 30% tax credit in Connecticut, which I hear would amount to savings of about $3.5M a year on its $12M budget.

It is unclear whether the show’s current judges, Michael Corriero, Rachel Juarez and Yodit Tewolde, would make the move to the East Coast; one or more departures appear likely.

“Given the industrywide economic challenges, we have made a budgetary decision to shift production of Hot Bench to Connecticut,” a CBS Media Ventures spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. “Hot Bench is the #1 original court show on television,...

John Torode has described recent allegations of historical misconduct involving his MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace as “truly upsetting” in his first statement since Wallace made headlines.

Shared this afternoon on Instagram, Torode said in his statement that he hadn’t spoken publicly about the allegations until now because he had been “away filming MasterChef overseas.”

Torode’s statement added: “The thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear.”

Torode continued to write that he would not speak any further about the matter as the official investigation into Wallace continued. You can read the full statement below.

Banijay UK, which owns MasterChef maker Shine, launched an external review into Wallace’s behavior last week after the BBC published an initial report of 13 people saying Wallace had made inappropriate sexual comments to them during their time on the popular cooking show.

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The BBC is pulling its “MasterChef” Christmas specials following the allegations made against presenter Gregg Wallace, the latest escalation in an episode that has dominated U.K. headlines.

Wallace stepped aside from presenting the U.K. edition of the cookery show last week following a BBC News investigation in which numerous allegations of historic inappropriate sexual comments and inappropriate behaviour were made against him. His lawyers have denied he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature, while Banijay — which produces “MasterChef” — has launched an investigation.

The BBC’s decision to remove the Christmas specials from its programming marks a U-turn for the broadcaster, after it said on Monday that all “Masterchef” episodes — including two festive editions — would air as planned.

“The celebrity Christmas specials are obviously a different type of show and in the current circumstances we have decided not to broadcast them,” a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

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The BBC has U-turned from its original position on MasterChef by pulling Christmas episodes following the Gregg Wallace allegations.

The corporation had initially said that all filmed eps would still air, despite the fact that Wallace has stepped away from the show as producer Banijay UK investigates allegations of inappropriate behavior. Today, it has told BBC News that the Christmas eps will not air.

This comes after more than a dozen women accused Wallace of inappropriate behaviour and sexually inappropriate comments, including ex-Newsnight host Kirsty Wark.

Following that BBC News investigation last week, the BBC’s initial position was that it would continue to roll cameras, satisfying concerns from the likes of broadcasting union Bectu that pausing the show would lead to a loss of work for freelancers in a difficult market.

A BBC press release issued on Friday – after the Wallace allegations were made public – said a Celebrity MasterChef...

Gregg Wallace, the presenter for the U.K. version of “MasterChef” who is currently under investigation, apologized for disparaging comments he made about his accusers.

Wallace has been accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period. The misconduct allegations led to the BBC launching an investigation into Wallace’s past behavior and to him stepping down from “MasterChef.” On Sunday, Wallace dismissed the claims against him, suggesting that they’re from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age.”

“I want to apologise for any offense that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people,” Wallace said in an Instagram Story he posted on Monday.

The star went on to defend himself, saying that he “wasn’t in a good head space” when he originally made the post due to the fact...

Gregg Wallace, co-host of the wildly popular BBC show MasterChef, has apologized on social media for his response to the misconduct allegations that have been leveled against him.

“I want to apologise for any offence that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people. I wasn’t in a good head space when I posted it. I’ve been under a huge amount of stress a lot of emotion. I felt very alone, under siege yesterday when I posted it,” Wallace said in a video posted on his Instagram page.

Ahead of the weekend, Wallace was asked to step down from his TV presenter role while allegations of historical misconduct were investigated. Production company Banijay U.K. said the 60-year-old was co-operating with the internal investigation after BBC News reported accusations that Wallace made inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over...

Updated 06.11 a.m. Pt: Gregg Wallace has now apologized for suggesting allegations made against him of inappropriate behavior came from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age.”

After a UK government spokesperson called the MasterChef presenter’s remarks “inappropriate and misogynistic,” Wallace took to Instagram once again to fall on his sword and say he will take some time out.

“I want to apologize for any offense that I caused with my post yesterday, and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people,” he said. “I wasn’t in a good head space when I posted it. I’ve been under a huge amount of stress, a lot of emotion, I felt very alone, under siege, yesterday, when I posted it.”

Wallace added that “it’s obvious to me I need to take some time out” while an investigation into his behavior on set is...

“MasterChef” U.K. host Gregg Wallace has apologized after a Downing Street spokesperson called his response to misconduct allegations against him “inappropriate and misogynistic.”

“I want to apologize for any offense that I caused for my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people,” Wallace said in a video on his Instagram Story. “I wasn’t in a good head space when I posted it. I’ve been under a huge amount of stress, a lot of emotion. I felt very alone, under siege yesterday when I posted it. It’s obvious to me I need to take some time out now while this investigation is underway. I hope you understand and I do hope that you will accept this apology.”

According to BBC News, who received the statement from the government, culture secretary Lisa Nandy has also talked with executives for the BBC,...

Gregg Wallace, co-presenter of the reality competition series MasterChef UK and its celebrity and professional spinoffs, is going on the defensive amid allegations that he has behaved inappropriate on set. In a series of Instagram Stories videos on Sunday, December 1, Wallace said that “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age” are behind the allegations. He also suggested female MasterChef contestants made “sexual remarks or sexual innuendo” while filming the show. “Now I’ve been doing MasterChef for 20 years — amateur, celebrity, and professional MasterChef— and I think, in that time, I have worked with over 4,000 contestants of all different ages, all different backgrounds, all walks of life,” Wallace said in one clip. “And apparently now — I’m reading in the paper — there’s been 13 complaints in that time. Now, in the newspaper, I can see the complaints coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age, just from Celebrity MasterChef.

Gregg Wallace has issued his first statement since more than a dozen women accused him of making inappropriate sexual comments and inappropriate behavior.

The MasterChef host took to Instagram to record a video in which he hit out at his accusers, saying the accusations come from a “handful of middle-class women of a certain age.”

“I’ve been doing MasterChef for 20 years – amateur, professional and Celebrity MasterChef – and I think in that time I have worked with over 4,000 contestants of all different ages, all different backgrounds, all walks of life,” Wallace said. “And apparently now, I’m reading in the paper, there’s been 13 complaints in that time. Now, in the newspaper I can see the complaints coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age just from Celebrity MasterChef. This isn’t right.”

The accusations were published in a BBC News investigation from 13 women including ex-Newsnight host Kirsty Wark,...

British rocker Rod Stewart has called out Greg Wallace for his departure from U.K.’s MasterChef cooking show, following allegations of the presenter’s inappropriate sexual comments.

In a post to Instagram on Thursday, Stewart slammed Wallace: “Good riddance Wallace…you humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that bit cut out didn’t you? You’re a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. Karma got ya.”

He signed off “Sir Rod Stewart.”

It was reported earlier on Thursday that an investigation had been launched against Wallace and he would no longer be involved with the BBC competition show.

Allegations of inappropriate comments were made by 13 individuals who Wallace had worked with across a wide range of shows he hosted over 17 years.

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Rock legend Rod Stewart had something to get off his chest on Thursday, November 28, after MasterChef UK star Gregg Wallace was accused of sexual misconduct. Stewart reacted to the news on social media, sharing a statement on Instagram where he accused Wallace of “humiliating” his wife, Penny Lancaster, when she was a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021. “So Greg Wallace gets fired from MasterChef. Good Riddance Wallace… You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that part cut out didn’t you?” he wrote. “You’re a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. Karma got ya.” Wallace has been a fixture on British television for years and is best known for co-hosting BBC’s MasterChef and its various spinoffs, including the long-running Celebrity MasterChef. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sir Rod Stewart (@sirrodstewart) On Thursday, the news broke that MasterChef‘s production company,...

Gregg Wallace has earned a fair reputation as an English broadcaster, writer, and entrepreneur, thanks to his having co-presented MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef, and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One and BBC Two. But, as of late, something has been garnering him a lot more attention than all his performances: The inappropriate conduct allegations from Rod Stewart.

Gregg Wallace. | Credits: MasterChef / BBC.

While Wallace was already under fire due to all the recent allegations of s-xual misconduct over him and had reportedly announced in the wake of the same that he would be stepping away from the U.K.’s MasterChef, the British rock and pop singer cum songwriter didn’t hold back while blasting the ‘bald-headed’ presenter for alleged mistreatment of his wife, Penny Lancaster.

Rod Stewart Didn’t Hold Back While Blasting Gregg Wallace Rod Stewart. | Credits: @sirrodstewart / Ig.

As much as Rod Stewart is famous for his music,...

The BBC is pushing on with MasterChef production despite the ream of Gregg Wallace allegations that emerged yesterday, as a conversation is kickstarted around “open secrets” in TV.

Wallace, a fixture on BBC TV screens for decades, has stepped away from presenting MasterChef after producer Banijay UK, which owns MasterChef maker Shine, launched an external review into his behavior.

The BBC published an initial report of 13 people saying Wallace had made inappropriate sexual comments – with former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark coming on the record to say he told “sexualised jokes” during filming on at least two occasions – and since then more people have come forward.

Last night, Rod Stewart took to Instagram accusing Wallace of “humiliating” his wife Penny Lancaster when she was on MasterChef. Others told the BBC Wallace down the years talked openly about his sex life, took his top off in front of a female worker and...

Rod Stewart is taking aim at Gregg Wallace, accusing the former U.K. “Celebrity MasterChef” host of “humiliating” his wife Penny Lancaster, who was on the BBC show in 2021 and was eliminated during the quarter-finals.

“Good Riddance Wallace … You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that part cut out didn’t you?,” the British pop and rock singer and song writer wrote in an Instagram post. “You’re a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. Karma got you.”

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Stewart’s comments follow news that producer Banijay U.K. is investigating “complaints from individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working with presenter Gregg Wallace on one of our shows.”

“Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our show producers or parent company Banijay U.K., we feel that...

Gregg Wallace, a host on the U.K. version of BBC’s “MasterChef,” is stepping down from his role amid an investigation launched this week into “historical allegations of misconduct.”

According to production company Banijay UK, the BBC received complaints from individuals in relation to “historical allegations of misconduct while working with presenter Gregg Wallace on one of our shows.”

“Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our show producers or parent company Banijay U.K., we feel that it is appropriate to conduct an immediate, external review to fully and impartially investigate,” the company said in a statement. “While this review is under way, Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef and is committed to fully co-operating throughout the process.”

The investigation comes after BBC News reported that the 60-year-old was accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a period of 17 years.

Gregg Wallace, co-host of the wildly popular BBC show MasterChef, has been asked to step down from the role while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.

Production company Banijay U.K. said the 60-year-old is co-operating with the internal investigation after BBC News reported accusations that Wallace made inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period came from 13 different people.

One of those includes broadcaster Kirsty Wark, a U.K. Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011. She said that on two occasions, the presenter made jokes of a “sexualized nature” in front of cast and crew.

Wallace’s lawyers have said the accusations that he behaves in this nature are entirely false. His rep did not immediately respond to comment from The Hollywood Reporter.

The TV host is a household name in Britain having appeared alongside fellow presenter John Torode in MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One and BBC Two.

Television host Gregg Wallace is to step down as the presenter of the U.K. version of “MasterChef,” which airs on public broadcaster BBC, while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.

Wallace, who has been a co-host and judge on the cooking show since 2005, is “committed to fully co-operating throughout the process,” the show’s production company Banijay UK said.

Wallace has appeared on a number of BBC shows in the past, including “Saturday Kitchen,” “Eat Well for Less,” “Supermarket Secrets,” “Celebrity MasterChef” and “MasterChef: The Professionals,” as well as being a “Strictly Come Dancing” contestant in 2014.

Last year, Wallace received a national honor – becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire – for services to food and charity.

A BBC spokesman said: “We take any issues that are raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place to deal with them.”

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Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC MasterChef amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

In a statement, MasterChef producer Banijay UK said it was launching the external review after complaints were made to the BBC this week about Wallace’s behavior.

BBC News has published allegations Wallace made “inappropriate sexual comments” on five shows across a 17-year period. One of 13 people who made the allegations included Kirsty Wark, the former BBC Newsnight presenter who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011.

Wark said Wallace told stories and made jokes of a “sexualized nature” on at least two occasions in front of colleagues and contestants. “People were uncomfortable,” she said.

In a letter to BBC News, Wallace’s lawyers denied he engaged in behavior of a “sexually harassing nature.” His spokesperson declined to comment beyond the Banijay UK statement.

“Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations...

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is world-renowned for his restaurants, as well as helping other restauranteurs. From Kitchen Nightmares to MasterChef, fans have seen him help other aspiring chefs hone their talents and turn their struggling restaurants around.

But even though Chef Ramsay loves fine dining, there are some menu items he wants everyone to avoid. Read on to get the scoop.

Gordon Ramsay Warns Fans Against Ordering One Specific Menu Item

Back in 2017, Gordon Ramsay spoke with Town & Country to discuss how a customer can get the best dining experience possible. Right from the start, Ramsay insisted that the customer is always right. If someone has an unpleasant dining experience, it’s important to make that clear so the restaurant can improve.

However, it’s equally important to complement great dining experiences. Every restaurant wants to know what they’re doing right.

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The heat is on in the MasterChef kitchen, or rather, outside of it, as the remaining ten chefs find themselves thrown into the chaotic world of London’s pop-up food scene. This week’s challenge? Impress some of the city’s most discerning palates – the very pioneers who turned street food into a culinary empire. Five of […]

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Exclusive: Fox Entertainment and Hulu are staying in business together in a major way.

The two companies have struck a new multiyear content partnership that includes in-season streaming rights for Fox’s programming slate.

The broadcast network and the Disney-owned streamer also have expanded their multiplatform marketing arrangement in the deal, which sources tell Deadline is worth more than $1.5B over four years with the ad-load included.

Fox got in early to renew the deal – the previous arrangement was unveiled in January 2023 and Deadline understands this new pact runs through 2029. It gives the network a bedrock to build out its slate of originals including dramas such as Rescue Hi-Surf and Murder in a Small Town, comedies including Animal Control and reality series such as The Masked Singer, The Floor and Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef.

The move also means that the long-running Disney-produced animated series — particularly The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers,...

The studio used to film the Ukrainian version of MasterChef has been hit in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv. There was extensive damage to the studio but no casualties, the producers of the show said. They added that they are working to keep the upcoming season of the cooking series on track.

MasterChef Ukraine is made by StarLight Production in association with its local broadcaster, Stb, which is in turn part of StarLight Media Group. The pavilion where the popular cooking show is filmed was hit during a Russian missile attack on Nov. 13, its producers said.

StarLight has produced four seasons of the cooking competition format since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Confirming the missile strike, the prodco said that there were no injuries and noted its wartime safety protocols, which include fortifying the production space, adding shelters, and having an autonomous power supply. Pictures from the producer...

Realm, an audio-first digital media company with a global podcast network featuring over 12 million monthly downloads, today announced an exclusive distribution deal with the hub for all things countdowns, Countdown Network. Founded by actor Eric Petersen and award-winning TV producer and author Danny Jordan, Countdown Network brings its uplifting and engaging countdown-themed shows to the Realm network, including its beloved Christmas Countdown podcast just in time for the holiday season. As part of this partnership, Realm will now represent their slate of shows for ad sales.

Countdown Network offers a range of entertaining and fan-favorite podcasts on topics spanning from Christmas and Disney to parenting and theatre. In its flagship show, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan share joyful holiday-themed countdowns, from top Christmas movies and songs to favorite holiday traditions, with a light-hearted approach that has made it a seasonal favorite among listeners worldwide. The show has...

Exclusive: Banijay Rights has hired Sarah Mottershead from StudioCanal TV for its Emea team.

Mottershead has been appointed VP, Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus, based out of London. This will put her in charge of strategy for the MasterChef and Peaky Blinders distributor in those territories.

Currently in the role is Robin Pollok, who we hear is exiting Banijay Rights at the end of the year.

At StudioCanal, she was VP, TV Series Sales, overseeing distribution in Central & Eastern Europe, the Cis region, Africa and Asia. She has also held roles at Shine International, whose assets are now part of Banijay Rights, and Fremantle.

Mottershead will report to Banijay Rights’ EVP, Emea Sales and Acquisitions, Claire Jago, who called her “an experienced television executive with a wealth of knowledge” who would be “a huge asset to Banijay Rights in these pivotal markets.”

Mottershead is the latest recruit to the Banijay Rights stable.

Top 5 Food Reality Shows Every Foodie Should Watch - Main Image

Food reality shows have become a staple of television for many years now thanks to the many titles that explore the different arenas of the culinary world and aspiring chefs who are chasing their dreams.

You might be looking for recommendations for some of the best food reality shows that you can watch as a foodie. Fortunately, we have a list for you. Let's explore below.

Top Chef

Top Chef is arguably the most popular food reality show of all time as evidenced by its 21-season run so far and numerous Emmy wins and nominations. It has also spawned an international franchise.

While the series has the simple concept of aspiring chefs partaking in various culinary challenges, it still found ways to be refreshing every season and have enough drama that make every episode an exciting watch.

MasterChef

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Australia-born, London-based Payne has come a long way from her first industry job as the assistant for international distribution for Hanna-Barbera Australia. She now oversees Banijay Rights, the distribution arm of the world’s largest indie production conglomerate, selling everything from Survivor, Big Brother and MasterChef to Black Mirror and Peaky Blinders worldwide.

Navigating a contracting market dominated by “streamer correction and general industry consolidation” has been a challenge this past year, says Payne, one complicated by executive shuffling across broadcast and platform groups which has “delayed decision making” and led to gaps in the market, like the sharp decline in commissioning for mid-budget factual entertainment series.

“It would be good to see when [these] big industry groups [Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery] will settle and [there] future programming strategy become clearer,” she notes. The child of a working-class family, Payne has always been focused on improving representation across socioeconomic backgrounds, often a...

Despite the challenges of entering a competitive market like the U.S., where audiences are accustomed to local content, Australian TV shows have been relatively successful. Beyond the well-known success of the hit children’s show “Bluey,” the most popular Australian show globally, the rising popularity of reality shows from Australia is also surprising and may indicate some untapped opportunities for streaming platforms to license content.

Among English-speaking countries, Australia is the third-largest exporter of TV shows to the U.S. in terms of demand, behind the United Kingdom and Canada, and ranks seventh overall. But when it comes to reality TV, Australia is the second most popular country of origin, trailing only the United Kingdom, as of the third quarter of 2024. Reality shows from Australia had a higher demand share than any other major country in the U.S. market, with 28.3% of the total demand for Australian shows coming from this genre.

Queen Camilla (formerly known as Camilla Parker Bowles) may have more respect now as the monarch’s wife than she did in past years. But there are some things about her reputation she hasn’t been able to shake.

Of course, the dark cloud of her role as King Charles’ mistress while he was married to Princess Diana will always follow her and be in the back of people’s minds. But there are a couple of other labels she has picked up and now her son, Tom Parker Bowles, is speaking about those. He’s also sharing the exact reason he and his mom don’t agree all the time.

Tom Parker Bowles reveals good reason he doesn’t always agree with his mother Queen Camilla and Tom Parker Bowles attend the launch of new book ‘Cooking & The Crown’ | Dave Benett/Getty Images

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An ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) opens her first restaurant in a remote location and faces kitchen chaos, immense self-doubt, and a supernatural presence trying to sabotage her success at every turn. This is the simple, straightforward premise of House of Spoils, written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy (Blow the Man Down), with DeBose as the main attraction. I consider DeBose (West Side Story) a versatile artist unafraid to take on roles in new genres, as her career has shown so far, so expectations were mostly positive.

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And it’s precisely DeBose that House of Spoils relies on to stay engaging. There’s an intriguing character study at the heart of this film about self-esteem, confidence, and personal ability to overcome obstacles imposed by ourselves and others, as well as fighting...

Of the 12 TV shows that won Primetime Emmys this year, only two of them – Max’s Outstanding Comedy Series winner “Hacks” and Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” – were filmed in California.

It’s one of many warning signs that the Golden State’s status as the worldwide leader in entertainment production is eroding, and Hollywood’s workforce is crying out for change — especially as other states and countries ramp up incentives to wrest productions away from the birthplace of Hollywood.

“Many of my constituents are really panicked right now over the state of the industry,” California state Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank) told TheWrap. “The people who work directly on film and TV shoots haven’t seen a return to the levels of production before the strike, and the ancillary businesses that thrive off of those shoots haven’t seen their revenue return to normal.”

A grim situation for on-location...

The winner of “MasterChef: Generations” was crowned on Wednesday night, when judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich named 27-year-old millennial Michael Leonard the 14th champion of the franchise. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina native defeated Kamay Lafalaise and Becca Gibb to win the $250,000 grand prize, a new Viking kitchen and MasterChef trophy. Watch our exclusive video interview above.

“It’s surreal. It’s something that I’ve always dreamed of,” Michael told Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson. “I guess it’s something that you feel like you can do, but when it happens, it’s like a dream come true. It’s like I’m living this alternate reality, but it’s insane.”

In the Season 14 finale, the finalists had to create a three-course meal that highlighted their generational backgrounds and culinary skill sets. Michael took several risks throughout each course, impressing the judges with his ambition and technical flare.

On Thursday 19 September 2024, BBC One broadcasts Celebrity MasterChef!

Season 19 Episode 17 Episode Summary

The excitement builds as “Celebrity MasterChef” heads into Finals Week on BBC One. In this upcoming episode, the competition heats up as the remaining four celebrities fight for a spot in the final three. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on as they face a challenging task that could change everything.

The first challenge is crucial. Those who succeed will earn a unique opportunity to experience Chef’s Table, a moment many chefs dream about. However, just one plate of food stands between them and this incredible chance. The celebrities must impress the judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, with a dish that is not only delicious but also deeply personal.

The judges have a special request: the dish should be inspired by someone meaningful to the contestants. This adds an emotional layer to the challenge,...

Hey, "MasterChef" fans. Tonight, September 18, 2024, the finale episode of MasterChef's current season 14 did indeed hit the air with judges: Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich, and we finally found out who won this thing at the very end. Tonight's new, finale episode kicked off with the three final three contestants: Becca, Kamay and Michael showing up to a Live studio audience that included formerly eliminated contestants from this season along with friends and family members. After all of that, Becca, Michael and Kamay had to make a restaurant-quality three course meal as their final challenge. It consisted of an appetizer, an entree and dessert. They started with the appetizers and had 60 minutes to complete it. During this round, Michael revealed that he's making a pasta dish. Becca revealed that she's making a salmon dish. Kamay revealed that she's making a spicy soup dish. At one point, Becca said...

[Warning: The below contains spoilers for MasterChef: Generations 14 Finale.] It was a battle for the ages during the Season 14 MasterChef: Generations finale. This time around home cooks classified as Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers compete not only for themselves but to represent the time period they were born into. At stake was also $250,000, trophy, kitchen, and kitchenware. and the title of America’s MasterChef. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich narrowed down the field to a Top 3 after the pressure cooker in the form of Ramsay’s Rooftop Restaurant Takeover. From there, the remaining group had to endure the Mystery Box Challenge with a dish inspired by a restaurant review. The ultimate test was keeping up with Gordon’s pan-seared salmon to decide the trio would go to the finale. When the kitchen haze settled, it came down to Gen Z’s Becca Gibb and Millenials Kamay Lafalaise and Michael Leonard.

Hey, "MasterChef" fans. We're back on here to let you know that the Fox people are serving up the very last episode 18 of MasterChef's current season 14 tonight, September 18, 2024. That's right, guys. Tonight's the big finale episode, and we've got some new preview information for it. Fox put out an official press release for tonight's new episode 18. So, we will certainly refer to it for this preview session. Let's get to it. For starters, we've got an official title for this new finale episode 18. It's called, "Finale Part One; Finale Part Two." In tonight's new episode 18, you guys are going to see the last three contestants Michael, Becca and Kamay get hit with one final challenge, which is to serve up a very impressive three-course meal for the judges: Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich. They will start with the appetizer portion. Then, move on to the entrees, and...

On Friday 13 September 2024, BBC One broadcasts Celebrity MasterChef!

Season 19 Episode 15 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Celebrity MasterChef” promises to be an exciting showcase of culinary talent. Celebrities from various backgrounds across Britain will step into the MasterChef kitchen to put their cooking skills to the test. Each contestant will strive to impress the judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, with their dishes.

In this episode, viewers can expect a mix of fun and competition as the celebrities face different cooking challenges. The pressure will be on as they attempt to create dishes that not only taste great but also look appealing. Each celebrity will bring their unique flair to the kitchen, making for an entertaining watch.

As the competition heats up, the judges will provide feedback and guidance, helping the contestants refine their culinary creations. The stakes are high, with the ultimate goal of being crowned Celebrity MasterChef. This...

Hey, "MasterChef" fans. Tonight, September 11, 2024, two, new episodes of MasterChef's current season 14 hit he air with judges: Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich, and we found out who made it into next week's finale episode after they both wrapped up. The first episode kicked off with the remaining 6 contestants learning they had to do Ramsays' Rooftop pop up restaurant takeover challenge. In it, they were split into two teams of three and cooked dinner for the restaurants' VIP guest list. Everyone from the winning team would be safe. Someone from the losing team got eliminated. Gordon selected the teams. He put Murt, Michael and Rebecka on the red team and made Murt the captain of it. He put Becca, Adam and Kamay on the blue team and made Becca the captain of it. The menu for this challenge consisted of two appetizer dishes and two entrees. The first...

Tonight on “MasterChef,” the top six home chefs get a break from the MasterChef kitchen to take over Ramsay’s Rooftop, an exclusive pop-up restaurant open for one night only in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Later on, it’s the semifinals and the top five chefs face two back-to-back challenges involving a mystery box and replicating a restaurant quality dish in the all-new “Ramsay’s Rooftop Restaurant Takeover / Semi Final” two-part episode of “MasterChef: Generations” airing Wednesday, September 11 (8:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

Season 14 of “MasterChef” brings together amateur cooks from four generations – Millennials, Baby Boomers, Gen Z and Gen X – to prove that age does not matter in the kitchen. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich eliminated contestants each week until one winner is crowned with the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize. Follow our live blog for tonight’s episode below.

Hey, "MasterChef" fans. We're back in your faces to tell you that the Fox people are serving up another two, new episodes of MasterChef tonight, September 11, 2024. These are episodes are the 16th and 17th installments of this season 14, and we've got some new preview information for them. The Fox people served up an official press release for these episodes 16 and 17. So, we will certainly see what it has to say for this preview session. Let's go. In tonight's new episode 16, you guys are going to see the remaining 6 contestants get hit with a challenge that requires them to take over the rooftop of Chef Gordon Ramsay for an exclusive pop-up restaurant event located in downtown Los Angeles, California. In the new episode 17, you guys are going to see the remaining 5 contestants get hit with two back-to-back challenges.

“MasterChef: Generations” will air its “Ramsay’s Rooftop Restaurant Takeover” episode on Wednesday, September 11, featuring the top six home chefs serving guests at an exclusive pop-up restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. As someone who has covered the Fox cooking competition for years and interviewed all three judges and many of their contestants, I was thrilled to be invited as a dinner guest to this special occasion. I was prepared to be wowed by the ambiance, get a first-hand glimpse of how the show is produced and, most importantly, scarf down whatever they were willing to throw at me.

When I arrived at the filming location downtown, I was guided to a check-in line where each guest was assigned a table. We waited for a couple hours, chatting amongst ourselves as Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich prepared our menu with the contestants. The crowd was filled with other media outlets,...

The excitement is building as “MasterChef” approaches its thrilling Season 23 finale. Episode 18, titled “Finale Part One; Finale Part Two,” promises to be a spectacular showcase of culinary talent. This episode will air on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on Fox. Fans are eager to see which of the top three chefs will rise to the occasion and claim the coveted title.

In this high-stakes episode, each chef will create an impressive three-course meal. The journey begins with an awe-inspiring appetizer that sets the tone for the evening. It’s a chance for the chefs to dazzle the judges with their creativity and skill right from the start. As the competition unfolds, the entrée and dessert courses will reflect the chefs’ unique generational backgrounds and culinary influences, adding a personal touch to their dishes.

Viewers can expect a blend of tension and excitement as the chefs pour their hearts into every plate.

Exclusive: CBS may have found the cooking competition series that it’s been looking for – from Padma Lakshmi and former NBCU content chief Susan Rovner.

The network has struck a development deal with the pair for a new food format that marks the first project to be baked up by Rovner’s new production company Aha Studios.

There are few details about the format itself, but the Paramount-owned network has been looking for its own series to rival the likes of Top Chef and MasterChef.

Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment, revealed to Deadline in June that she wanted her network to get into the food space. “We have definitely talked about trying to find our version of a cooking show. I’m personally a big fan of them,” she said.

The new series will come from Lakshmi’s Delicious Entertainment and Rovner’s Aha Studios with both exec producing.

On Friday 6 September 2024, BBC One broadcasts Celebrity MasterChef!

Season 19 Episode 12 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Celebrity MasterChef” on BBC One features a fresh batch of celebrities from across Britain eager to showcase their culinary talents. In the MasterChef kitchen, these stars will face a series of challenging tasks designed to test their cooking skills and creativity. Their goal is to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, who will be watching closely as they prepare a variety of dishes.

Each celebrity brings their unique personality and cooking style to the competition, adding excitement and drama to the kitchen. Viewers can expect to see both successes and mishaps as the contestants strive to earn a place in the next round and move one step closer to being crowned Celebrity MasterChef.

Tune in to BBC One for this thrilling episode of “Celebrity MasterChef,” where the combination of celebrity charm and culinary...

In Season 19, Episode 14 of *Celebrity MasterChef*, airing at 8:00 Pm on Thursday, September 12, 2024, on BBC One, a fresh lineup of celebrities from across Britain steps into the MasterChef kitchen, eager to showcase their culinary talents. With the ultimate goal of impressing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, these stars face off in a series of cooking challenges that test their creativity, technique, and ability to work under pressure.

As the competition heats up, viewers can expect a blend of laughter, drama, and, of course, mouthwatering dishes. Each celebrity brings their unique flair to the kitchen, resulting in some surprising and innovative recipes. The episode promises moments of triumph as well as setbacks, highlighting the highs and lows of cooking in a high-stakes environment. With their eyes set on the coveted title of Celebrity MasterChef, the contestants must give it their all to stay in the race. This exciting episode is...

On Thursday 5 September 2024, BBC One broadcasts Celebrity MasterChef!

Season 19 Episode 11 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode of “Celebrity MasterChef” on BBC One, a fresh lineup of celebrities will step into the iconic MasterChef kitchen, ready to showcase their culinary skills. Each contestant comes from different backgrounds, bringing their unique flavors and personalities to the competition. Their main goal is to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, who will carefully evaluate every dish.

As the challenges unfold, viewers will witness the celebrities navigating a series of cooking tasks, ranging from creating classic dishes to experimenting with innovative recipes. The pressure will be high as they strive to make delicious meals that catch the attention of the judges. Every mistake and triumph will add to the excitement, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.

With humor and tension, this episode promises to deliver plenty of entertainment as the stars work...

Hey, "MasterChef" fans. Tonight, September 4, 2024, another two, new episodes for MasterChef's current season 14 did indeed hit the air with judges: Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich, and we saw a whopping 4 contestants get the boot when these episodes all wrapped up. The first episode kicked off with the remaining contestants learning they had to do another mystery box challenge. The boxes were filled with only hot and spicy ingredients. They had to make a restaurant quality dish with at least three of the hot and spicy items. This was a double elimination challenge. They were given 45 minutes to do it. Hot Ones' TV show host Sean Evans showed up to be a guest judge for this challenge. Kamay didn't have to do this challenge because got immunity after winning her last challenge. She also got to take 5 minutes away from one of the contestants, and she chose to...

Tonight on “MasterChef,” “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans brings the heat as guest judge. The MasterChef kitchen heats up as the top 10 contestants are faced with a fiery mystery box challenge! Later on, the top eight chefs face an unexpected surprise and discover that they must work in pairs to cook identical dishes from opposite sides of a wall in the all-new “Feel the Burn – Mystery Box / The Wall” two-part episode of “MasterChef: Generations” airing Wednesday, September 4 (8:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

Season 14 of “MasterChef” brings together amateur cooks from four generations – Millennials, Baby Boomers, Gen Z and Gen X – to prove that age does not matter in the kitchen. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich eliminated contestants each week until one winner is crowned with the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize. Follow our live blog for tonight’s episode below.

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Hey, "MasterChef" fans. We're back in your faces to let you know that the Fox people are serving up another set of two, new, MasterChef episodes tonight, September 4, 2024. They will be episodes 14 and 15 of this current season 14, and we've got some new preview intel for them. We were able to collect some new preview information for tonight's new episodes 14 and 15 via an official press release from Fox. So, we're going to dive into it right now. Let's go. First thing's first. Tonight's new episode 14 is officially titled, "Feel The Burn Mystery Box," episode 15 is labeled, "The Wall." In the 14th episode, the remaining contestants will get hit with a challenge that requires them to whip up something from a mystery box, and Fox is telling us it will contain fiery ingredients. In the 5th episode, the contestants will get hit with a challenge that requires them to get paired with...