MasterChef
USA, UK, India reality show
About the Show
Cooks take on cooking challenges in front of judges, and one is named the winner. Profiles here cover winners and judges from the US, UK and Indian versions.
The MasterChef Factor
Cooks take on cooking challenges in front of judges. Weaker dishes lead to eliminations, and one cook is named the winner in the finale.
Why MasterChef is Popular
Home Cooks
Cooks from many backgrounds compete in the same kitchen
Timed Challenges
Dishes are cooked against the clock and judged
Several Versions
The format runs in the US, India, the UK and other countries
Winners Named
Each season ends with one winner
Where the Show Stands
MasterChef
16
United States seasons
9
India seasons
2010
First season
MasterChef (US)
Season endedSeason 16 ran from 15 April to 16 September 2026. Jake Kelley won, with Heidi Muston and Peter Egede as runners-up.
Next: We did not find a season 17 date. TV Insider ↗
MasterChef India
Season endedSeason 9 premiered on 5 January 2026 and the finale aired on 6 March. The brothers Ajinkya and Vikram Gandhe won.
Next: We did not find a season 10 announcement. India TV ↗
MasterChef: The Professionals (UK)
Airing nowSeries 19 started on 3 November 2026 with 24 professional chefs. It runs 21 episodes over seven weeks.
Next: The grand finale is listed for Friday 18 December 2026. The Staff Canteen ↗
Status is as of 10 November 2026. Season dates come from the news sources linked above and can change.
All Seasons of MasterChef
A complete list of every season, from the latest down to Season 1. Open a season for its summary and key numbers, then use the details button for the full season page.
United States
MasterChef US Season 16
MasterChef US Season 162026
Jake Kelley won MasterChef US Season 16 in 2026, and Heidi Muston & Peter Egede were the runners-up. 20 cooks took part.
S15MasterChef US Season 15
2025•Winner: Jessica Bosworth & Jesse Rosenwald•Runner-up: Rachel Sanchez & Julio Figueredo and Tina Duong & Aivan Tran
Jessica Bosworth & Jesse Rosenwald won MasterChef US Season 15 in 2025, and Rachel Sanchez & Julio Figueredo and Tina Duong & Aivan Tran were the runners-up. 24 cooks took part.
This page has the headline facts only. A full write-up with every cook is not ready yet.
24
Cooks
120 days
Premiere to finale
S14MasterChef US Season 14
2024•Winner: Michael Leonard•Runner-up: Becca Gibb & Kamay Lafalaise
Michael Leonard won MasterChef US Season 14 in 2024, and Becca Gibb & Kamay Lafalaise were the runners-up. 20 cooks took part.
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20
Cooks
113 days
Premiere to finale
S13MasterChef US Season 13
2023•Winner: Grant Gillon•Runner-up: Jennifer Maune & Kennedy Underwood
Grant Gillon won MasterChef US Season 13 in 2023, and Jennifer Maune & Kennedy Underwood were the runners-up. 20 cooks took part.
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20
Cooks
120 days
Premiere to finale
S12MasterChef US Season 12
2022•Winner: Dara Yu•Runner-up: Christian Green & Michael Silverstein
Dara Yu won MasterChef US Season 12 in 2022, and Christian Green & Michael Silverstein were the runners-up. 20 cooks took part.
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20
Cooks
113 days
Premiere to finale
S11MasterChef US Season 11
2021•Winner: Kelsey Murphy•Runner-up: Autumn Moretti & Suu Khin
Kelsey Murphy won MasterChef US Season 11 in 2021, and Autumn Moretti & Suu Khin were the runners-up. 15 cooks took part.
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15
Cooks
106 days
Premiere to finale
India
S9MasterChef India Season 9
2026•Winner: Ajinkya and Vikram Gandhe•Runner-up: Chandana and Saisri Rachakonda
Ajinkya and Vikram Gandhe won MasterChef India Season 9 in 2026, and Chandana and Saisri Rachakonda were the runners-up.
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61 days
Premiere to finale
Prize money
Winner ₹25 lakh.
S8MasterChef India Season 8
2023•Winner: Mohammad Ashiq•Runner-up: Nambie Marak
Mohammad Ashiq won MasterChef India Season 8 in 2023, and Nambie Marak was the runner-up.
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54 days
Premiere to finale
Prize money
Winner ₹25 lakh.
S7MasterChef India Season 7
2023•Winner: Nayanjyoti Saikia•Runner-up: Shanta Sarmah
Nayanjyoti Saikia won MasterChef India Season 7 in 2023, and Shanta Sarmah was the runner-up.
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89 days
Premiere to finale
Prize money
Winner ₹25 lakh.
S6MasterChef India Season 6
2019•Winner: Abinas Nayak•Runner-up: Oindrila Bala
Abinas Nayak won MasterChef India Season 6 in 2019, and Oindrila Bala was the runner-up.
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86 days
Premiere to finale
Prize money
Winner ₹25 lakh.
S5MasterChef India Season 5
2016•Winner: Kirti Bhoutika•Runner-up: Ashima Arora
Kirti Bhoutika won MasterChef India Season 5 in 2016, and Ashima Arora was the runner-up.
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86 days
Premiere to finale
Prize money
Winner ₹50 lakh.