Gordon Ramsay’s hit reality TV show “MasterChef” was given the spin-off treatment in 2013 when an all-kids version, dubbed “MasterChef Junior,” debuted on the Fox network. Young chefs with a dream of cooking for a living were allowed to compete on the reality TV show as long as they were between the eligible ages of 8-13. The first-ever champion was Alexander Weiss (age 13), who beat out a dozen others to claim the trophy and the $100,000 cash prize. If you need a refresher on all of the “MasterChef Junior” winners now, scroll through our photo gallery below.
Besides Ramsay, other judges to call the shots on the competition series have included Graham Elliot, Joe Bastianich, Aaron Sanchez, Christina Tosi, Daphne Oz and Tilly Ramsay. Initially people were concerned that Ramsay’s penchant for throwing out F-bombs on shows like “MasterChef” and “Hell’s Kitchen” would be a problem on “Junior,” but...
Besides Ramsay, other judges to call the shots on the competition series have included Graham Elliot, Joe Bastianich, Aaron Sanchez, Christina Tosi, Daphne Oz and Tilly Ramsay. Initially people were concerned that Ramsay’s penchant for throwing out F-bombs on shows like “MasterChef” and “Hell’s Kitchen” would be a problem on “Junior,” but...
- 5/21/2024
- by Denton Davidson and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
BayView Entertainment have released the documentary Giants Of Babylon: The Nephilim On Earth, which asks the question: Did giants truly exist?
Giants Of Babylon: The Nephilim On Earth is now available to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and USA.
Giants Of Babylon: The Nephilim On Earth will also be available to view on AVOD worldwide from 30th March 2024.
“Well researched and highly entertaining.” – Exteme Mysteries
“If you ever doubted the existence of Giants on Earth, watch this film.” – UFO Insider
“Too many documented cases to ignore, and too obviously suppressed, a must for the true seeker.” – Oh Krill, author of Montauk Babies
Synopsis:
Did Giants truly exist? Legends say they fell from heaven possessing wisdom and power, roamed the Earth in ancient times and were Kings among mortals. They had special knowledge, were renown leaders of God’s people, all commanding and at times terrifying. They...
Giants Of Babylon: The Nephilim On Earth is now available to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and USA.
Giants Of Babylon: The Nephilim On Earth will also be available to view on AVOD worldwide from 30th March 2024.
“Well researched and highly entertaining.” – Exteme Mysteries
“If you ever doubted the existence of Giants on Earth, watch this film.” – UFO Insider
“Too many documented cases to ignore, and too obviously suppressed, a must for the true seeker.” – Oh Krill, author of Montauk Babies
Synopsis:
Did Giants truly exist? Legends say they fell from heaven possessing wisdom and power, roamed the Earth in ancient times and were Kings among mortals. They had special knowledge, were renown leaders of God’s people, all commanding and at times terrifying. They...
- 2/5/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
The stakes have never been higher in the season finale of “MasterCher Junior.” The two finalists compete for the best prizes yet: 100,000, brand-new kitchen appliances and a trip to Las Vegas to dine with Gordon Ramsay at his restaurant. With their families and past contestants in the crowd to cheer them on, Grayson and Liya create an entree and dessert that best represents themselves. The chefs face off in two 60-minute challenges to prove they are a MasterChef in the all-new “Junior Edition: The Finale” season finale episode airing Thursday, June 23 (9:00-10:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
Renowned chef Aarón Sánchez and Emmy-winning talk show host Daphne Oz help Gordon choose the winner of Season 8. Previous winners are Alexander Weiss, Logan Guleff, Nathan Odom, Addison Osta Smith, Jasmine Stewart, Beni Cwiakala and Che Spiotta.
See Aarón Sánchez on ‘MasterChef Junior’ season 8 and challenging Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen:...
Renowned chef Aarón Sánchez and Emmy-winning talk show host Daphne Oz help Gordon choose the winner of Season 8. Previous winners are Alexander Weiss, Logan Guleff, Nathan Odom, Addison Osta Smith, Jasmine Stewart, Beni Cwiakala and Che Spiotta.
See Aarón Sánchez on ‘MasterChef Junior’ season 8 and challenging Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen:...
- 6/24/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The best young home cooks between the ages of eight and 13 have been cast to compete in Season 8 of “MasterChef Junior” on Fox. Once again, Gordon Ramsay leads the judging panel and is joined by renowned chef Aarón Sánchez and Emmy-winning talk show host Daphne Oz. The winner of “MasterChef Junior” wins the coveted trophy and 100,000. They’ll also take home a brand new Viking kitchen, amazing countertop appliances, kitchen tools, bakeware and a trip to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
See Aarón Sánchez on ‘MasterChef Junior’ season 8 and challenging Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen: ‘I could kick his ass’
Below, read our minute-by-minute “MasterChef Junior” recap of Season 8, Episodes 12 and 13, titled “Junior Edition: Alexander in a Box” and “Junior Edition: WWE Tag Team” to find out what happened Thursday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your...
See Aarón Sánchez on ‘MasterChef Junior’ season 8 and challenging Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen: ‘I could kick his ass’
Below, read our minute-by-minute “MasterChef Junior” recap of Season 8, Episodes 12 and 13, titled “Junior Edition: Alexander in a Box” and “Junior Edition: WWE Tag Team” to find out what happened Thursday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your...
- 6/3/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
He's as cute as a Campbell Soup Kid but make no mistake: Alexander Weiss is a killer in the kitchen! The first winner of MasterChef Junior will return for the show's second season — premiering Tuesday, Nov. 4 (8/7c) — to present the newbie contestants with their first mystery-box challenge. TV Guide Magazine spoke with the sage 14-year-old to get his take on food competition shows...the good, the bad and the ugly!
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- 11/4/2014
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
After winning the first season of MasterChef Junior, Alexander Weiss has taken his culinary skills around the world—he’s done everything from cook for the British consulate to appear on the Fox reality competition’s Indonesian adaptation. Now the native New Yorker finds himself on more familiar ground as he returns to the MasterChef kitchen on Monday’s episode, alongside season 4 winner Luca Manfé. Watch an exclusive clip of the top 16 contestants meeting their guest judges for the first time:
Judge Gordon Ramsay “definitely has an eye on me,” said Weiss of the famously volatile British chef. “He gave...
Judge Gordon Ramsay “definitely has an eye on me,” said Weiss of the famously volatile British chef. “He gave...
- 6/30/2014
- by Jake Perlman
- EW - Inside TV
In January, Fox's "MasterChef Junior" visited New York, Chicago and Dallas seeking the season-two competitors. There was also an open call in Los Angeles.
On hand were some of young chefs from the first season, who happen to live in the L.A. area, including Sarah Lane and runner-up Dara Yu -- and Troy Glass, who was auditioning in hopes of getting a return appearance (no word on whether he made it, sorry).
Yu, wearing her trademark red bow, says she keeps in touch with her fellow competitors -- including winner Alexander Weiss, with whom she video chats from his home in New York City.
"Whenever I'm around them," she tells Zap2it, "I just feel myself, very comfortable."
Although the 12-year-old didn't win and hasn't yet decided on whether to just keep pursuing cooking as a lifelong passion or also as a career, Yu has already accomplished one of her goals.
On hand were some of young chefs from the first season, who happen to live in the L.A. area, including Sarah Lane and runner-up Dara Yu -- and Troy Glass, who was auditioning in hopes of getting a return appearance (no word on whether he made it, sorry).
Yu, wearing her trademark red bow, says she keeps in touch with her fellow competitors -- including winner Alexander Weiss, with whom she video chats from his home in New York City.
"Whenever I'm around them," she tells Zap2it, "I just feel myself, very comfortable."
Although the 12-year-old didn't win and hasn't yet decided on whether to just keep pursuing cooking as a lifelong passion or also as a career, Yu has already accomplished one of her goals.
- 2/8/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Fox has renewed its "MasterChef Junior" reality competition for Season 2. A spinoff of the network's successful "MasterChef" series, the youth-oriented show was a critical success with enough ratings to get another year.
"'MasterChef Junior' is one of the few shows on television that the entire family can truly enjoy together, and I can't wait to see what Gordon, Joe, Graham and the next round of rambunctious, ridiculously talented junior chefs cook up in Season 2," said Fox chairman of Entertainment Kevin Reilly.
Hosting and judged by celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot, "MasterChef Junior" features cooks between the ages of 8 and 13. The first season saw 13-year-old Alexander Weiss beat out 12-year-old Dara Wu for the top title, and all of the kids managed to cook things that most adults wouldn't tackle.
With an average of 5.1 million viewers, "MasterChef Junior" won its timeslot in most key demos...
"'MasterChef Junior' is one of the few shows on television that the entire family can truly enjoy together, and I can't wait to see what Gordon, Joe, Graham and the next round of rambunctious, ridiculously talented junior chefs cook up in Season 2," said Fox chairman of Entertainment Kevin Reilly.
Hosting and judged by celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot, "MasterChef Junior" features cooks between the ages of 8 and 13. The first season saw 13-year-old Alexander Weiss beat out 12-year-old Dara Wu for the top title, and all of the kids managed to cook things that most adults wouldn't tackle.
With an average of 5.1 million viewers, "MasterChef Junior" won its timeslot in most key demos...
- 12/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
In the end, culinary wunderkind Alexander Weiss was crowned the first-ever MasterChef Junior winner, vaulted to the top with a combo of gnocchi and a perfectly cooked veal chop. Vulture spoke with the 13-year-old New Yorker about the pitfalls of being the season-long front-runner and how his “disgusting” layer cake taught him a valuable lesson.You were the front-runner for the entire season. Did you suspect you had won even before the judges called your name?No. Not at all. It was a big shock. I had no idea who it was going to be. Dara definitely took the appetizer round, I definitely took the entree, but our desserts seemed so close. It was hard to tell. We both had one small criticism, so it was very close. How did you decide what to make for that entree?I make gnocchi at home. I knew that if I were to...
- 11/12/2013
- by Denise Martin
- Vulture
Spoiler ahead. Which! Of these two kind, genuine, well-spoken adolescents — a rarity! on any television program — rose to the top and won the Stunning! title of first-ever MasterChef Junior? And the winner is….
Alexander!
After a grueling three-course final challenge, it seems an ambitious dessert (deconstructed “Napoleon” cannoli with marscapone and mixed berries) gave just the slightest edge to soft-spoken pastry cherub Alexander Weiss, 13, from NYC. Runner-up Dara Yu, 12, an inflatable bow headband enthusiast from Los Angeles, wowed judges Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, and Joe Bastianich almost as much, especially with her technically proficient appetizer of ahi tuna prepared two ways.
Alexander!
After a grueling three-course final challenge, it seems an ambitious dessert (deconstructed “Napoleon” cannoli with marscapone and mixed berries) gave just the slightest edge to soft-spoken pastry cherub Alexander Weiss, 13, from NYC. Runner-up Dara Yu, 12, an inflatable bow headband enthusiast from Los Angeles, wowed judges Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, and Joe Bastianich almost as much, especially with her technically proficient appetizer of ahi tuna prepared two ways.
- 11/9/2013
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
"MasterChef Junior," the surprise hit of the fall, wrapped up its inaugural season on Fox on Friday (Nov. 8), with judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot deciding which finalist would take home the MasterChef trophy and the $100,000 prize.
For their final challenge, Dara Yu (12) and Alexander Weiss (13) were tasked to create a perfectly composed three-course meal, consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert, in just 90 minutes. After a quick trip to the pantry, the awe-inspiring youngsters began to make the biggest meal of their lives.
Dara settled on a duo of ahi tuna for her appetizer, spot prawns with wontons in a Thai curry sauce for her entree and poached pears in a lemon ginger miso sauce for her dessert. For his menu, Alexander went with a basil lemon shrimp and heirloom tomato crostini for his appetizer, a pan-seared veal chop served over potato gnocchi with sage and shallot...
For their final challenge, Dara Yu (12) and Alexander Weiss (13) were tasked to create a perfectly composed three-course meal, consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert, in just 90 minutes. After a quick trip to the pantry, the awe-inspiring youngsters began to make the biggest meal of their lives.
Dara settled on a duo of ahi tuna for her appetizer, spot prawns with wontons in a Thai curry sauce for her entree and poached pears in a lemon ginger miso sauce for her dessert. For his menu, Alexander went with a basil lemon shrimp and heirloom tomato crostini for his appetizer, a pan-seared veal chop served over potato gnocchi with sage and shallot...
- 11/9/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
We enjoyed watching Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot play nice while it lasted. Ramsay crowned the first-ever winner of the U.S. version of MasterChef Junior on tonight's finale, the competition coming down in the end to 13-year-old Alexander Weiss vs. 12-year-old Dara Yu for the grand prize—a trophy, $100,000 and school yard bragging rights. MasterChef season four winner Luca Manfé was in the kitchen to help cheer the kids along as each tackled the task at hand: Preparing, in Joe's words, a "perfectly composed" three-course meal in 90 minutes. So, who took the cake? Pastry expert Alexander from New York, who was the frontrunner all along, or...
- 11/9/2013
- E! Online
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