New Deals Bring MasterChef to 70 Total Markets

Banijay Rights has secured deals for adaptations of MasterChef in Serbia and Malta, bringing the total amount of iterations to 70.

In Serbia, TV Prva produced the first season of the cookery format, which debuted in December. PBS-owned TVM will produce the Maltese version, with a launch planned for February 2024.

MasterChef has broadcast more than 10,000 episodes to date around the world. In 2021, it aired its milestone 500th season globally since its reboot in 2005. It was originally created by Franc Roddam in 1990 and has since become a mega-format. The format and finished programs are represented internationally by Banijay.

“To reach 70 territory commissions is a significant milestone for us at Banijay, and we’re incredibly proud this world-beating format continues to grow its influence worldwide,” said Claire Jago, executive VP of sales and acquisitions for EMEA at Banijay Rights. “We can’t wait for our Serbian and Maltese production partners to deliver tantalizing new versions of this global family favorite.”