MasterChef opens applications for 2026 season after BBC announces airing plans for filmed episodes
Details on who will replace John Torode and Gregg Wallace are yet to be confirmed.
www.radiotimes.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but here’s the latest I can share based on recent publicly reported info:
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MasterChef UK 2026 finale: The 22nd series premiered with new judges Anna Haugh and Grace Dent taking over from John Torode and Gregg Wallace. This marks the start of a new judging era, with120+ episodes expected across the season and a finale timeline typically in late spring to early summer 2026. The pair’s reception has been mixed among fans, with some praising fresh perspectives and others preferring the original lineup.[3]
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MasterChef Australia 2026 season: Reports indicate Season 18 aired in 2026 with updated judges and contestants, continuing the franchise’s multi-country format, though finale dates and exact winner details are pending official confirmation in April–June 2026 windows.[7][9]
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U.S. MasterChef (Fox) renewal context: Fox renewed MasterChef for Seasons 16 and 17 in 2025, suggesting ongoing production momentum. If patterns hold, the U.S. finale for Season 16 would have occurred in 2025, with Season 17 following in 2026, though current finale specifics would be announced by Fox in 2026 press materials.[5][6]
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