24 of the best junior home cooks in the country between the ages of eight and 13 will compete in the first audition round and present their dishes to the judges.24 of the best junior home cooks in the country between the ages of eight and 13 will compete in the first audition round and present their dishes to the judges.24 of the best junior home cooks in the country between the ages of eight and 13 will compete in the first audition round and present their dishes to the judges.
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- 1 win & 12 nominations total
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- TriviaUnlike Masterchef, the contestants are allowed to keep their aprons after their elimination.
- GoofsThroughout every episode of season one, Dara Yu's first name is mispronounced.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Queen Latifah Show: Episode #1.7 (2013)
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Not as enjoyable as you would think
I used to watch the original MasterChef, with the adult contestants, when it first came on. Despite not being a fan of Chef Ramsay (I was addicted to Kitchen Nightmares, but don't approve of how he screams and curses at people on HK. I've wondered if he has psychological issues, or if he just changed personas according to what show he was doing. He has the ability to control his emotions depending on the type of environment he's in, so he does have some sense), I loved it - if I remember correctly, I'd watch every week - but over time, I got turned off by all of the nasty attitudes. Reality shows always bring out the worst in people. Fast forward several years later, and they change it to having kids as the contestants. While it is a nice idea, and the kids are cute, I honestly can't watch it. Don't get me wrong, kudos to them for having such fantastic cooking skills. I'm 31 and I can't stand to cook. I can do scrambled eggs and pancakes (it's a miracle if I'm able to flip them without screwing up). The only other thing I know how to make that's not breakfast food is stovetop macaroni and cheese. The problem I have with this show, is I don't like to watch kids use knives. I'm sure medical personnel are on hand to render first aid if they cut themselves. That doesn't make me feel any better though. I don't have kids, but I still care about their safety. I think 8-, 9-, and 10-years-old is way too young to be cooking without direct supervision by an adult - and direct means standing next to them, not watching off in the distance. Also, maybe they shouldn't have eliminations. This one little girl cried when she was told she would be getting sent home. Yes, I know the world is cruel and mean, and if you're a parent, you can't shield your kids from disappointment forever, but why can't this show just be pure fun?? Besides them handling sharp kitchen objects, the eliminations are a major reason I can't bring myself to watch this. I guess you can't have a competition if you're not going to send anyone home. So in that case, they might as well have not made this show into a kid's version.
And my goodness, can you say nepotism??? The episode I watched on Monday night: Chef Ramsay's daughter, Dr. Oz's daughter... I got sick of seeing her. Once The Chew ended, and I had stopped watching shows that she frequently made appearances on (The Rachael Ray Show) because I started working in the morning, she never even crossed my mind, so when I saw her a few days ago I was like oh yeah, I forgot she existed. I also don't understand why Chef Ramsay's daughter is there. It's not like either of them have done anything to warrant being famous. The judges try to be playful with the kids, but it just doesn't come off as genuine. It looks staged. I hope this show ends. Can't believe it's been on for 11 years now. Of course I wish the kids all the best in their future culinary careers (or, if they ultimately decide they don't want to become a chef, whatever career path they choose), but this show is a waste of air space.
And my goodness, can you say nepotism??? The episode I watched on Monday night: Chef Ramsay's daughter, Dr. Oz's daughter... I got sick of seeing her. Once The Chew ended, and I had stopped watching shows that she frequently made appearances on (The Rachael Ray Show) because I started working in the morning, she never even crossed my mind, so when I saw her a few days ago I was like oh yeah, I forgot she existed. I also don't understand why Chef Ramsay's daughter is there. It's not like either of them have done anything to warrant being famous. The judges try to be playful with the kids, but it just doesn't come off as genuine. It looks staged. I hope this show ends. Can't believe it's been on for 11 years now. Of course I wish the kids all the best in their future culinary careers (or, if they ultimately decide they don't want to become a chef, whatever career path they choose), but this show is a waste of air space.
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