Fox’s popular cooking competition series MasterChef has been renewed for seasons 16 and 17. Season 15 premiered in May 2025 and was the network’s most watched summer series.
The renewal announcement also confirmed Gordon Ramsay’s return as host and judge, along with restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.
“MasterChef remains a standout series for FOX, drawing its dedicated fanbase back season after season to witness amateur cooks transform into culinary masters,” stated Yasmin Rawji, Executive Vice President Unscripted, Fox Entertainment. “Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Tiffany Derry provide culinary expertise, mentorship, and heart, and we can’t wait to see what they, as well as our partners at Endemol Shine North America, have in store for Seasons 16 and 17 of MasterChef.”
Casting is now underway on the upcoming 16th season. For more details, visit www.masterchefcasting.com.
“Securing a two-season pickup for Seasons 16 and 17 is huge news and a testament to the unstoppable momentum of MasterChef. A massive thank you to FOX for always opening doors and inspiring new creative ideas to keep the series fun and fresh,” said Michael Heyerman, SVP Unscripted Original Series, Endemol Shine North America & Executive Producer. “We have cooked up two absolutely great themes for the new season that fans are going to love. We’re thrilled to be back in the kitchen with Gordon, Joe, and Tiffany, building on the incredible chemistry and high standards they set last season!”
MasterChef is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato. Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Gordon Ramsay, Jennifer Fazey, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, and Sharon Levy are the executive producers.