MasterChef Scores Two-Season Renewal from FOX

FOX has ordered 16th and 17th seasons of MasterChef, with Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Tiffany Derry to return.

“MasterChef remains a standout series for FOX, drawing its dedicated fan base back season after season to witness amateur cooks transform into culinary masters,” said Yasmin Rawji, executive VP of unscripted at 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.”

“Securing a two-season pickup for seasons 16 and 17 is huge news and a testament to the unstoppable momentum of MasterChef,” commented Michael Heyerman, senior VP of unscripted original series at Endemol Shine North America and executive producer of the series. “A massive thank you to FOX for always opening doors and inspiring new creative ideas to keep the series fun and fresh. 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!”

The MasterChef format is represented internationally by Banijay Entertainment. It was originally created by Franc Roddam. The U.S. edition is produced by Endemol Shine North America, a Banijay Americas company and One Potato Two Potato. Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Ramsay, Jennifer Fazey, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler and Sharon Levy serve as executive producers.