Junior MasterChef Australia
Series Overview
Junior MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show. It is a spin-off of MasterChef Australia, itself an adaptation of the British show MasterChef, and features contestants aged 8 to 12. The first season of the show began production in July 2010 and included 50 contestants. Over 5,000 children from around the nation auditioned for the series. Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris returned alongside Anna Gare, while Matt Moran replaced Matt Preston as a judge. Callum Hann has also been involved in the series. In contrast to prior series, Junior MasterChef Australia is produced by Shine Australia. The promo was seen during the final episode of MasterChef Australia. The series premiered on Sunday, 12 September 2010.
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3 Seasons • 51 Episodes
2010 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Franc RoddamLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 13: “Grand Finale”
Today's Grand Finale will see one exceptional cook crowned Australia's Junior MasterChef 2020, taking home a huge $25,000 in prize money.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franc Roddam
Tara McWilliams
Department Leadership Roster
Tara McWilliams
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Junior MasterChef Australia about?
Junior MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show. It is a spin-off of MasterChef Australia, itself an adaptation of the British show MasterChef, and features contestants aged 8 to 12. The first season of the show began production in July 2010 and included 50 contestants. Over 5,000 children from around the nation auditioned for the series. Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris returned alongside Anna Gare, while Matt Moran replaced Matt Preston as a judge. Callum Hann has also been involved in the series. In contrast to prior series, Junior MasterChef Australia is produced by Shine Australia. The promo was seen during the final episode of MasterChef Australia. The series premiered on Sunday, 12 September 2010.
How many seasons does Junior MasterChef Australia have?
Junior MasterChef Australia comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Junior MasterChef Australia?
Key cast members in Junior MasterChef Australia include Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong, Andy Allen.
Who created or directed Junior MasterChef Australia?
Junior MasterChef Australia was developed and directed by Franc Roddam.