‘MasterChef Asia’ Returns After 10-Year Break with New Series Filmed in Macao
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A new 10-episode season of 'MasterChef Asia' will be produced, marking the cooking competition's return to the region after a decade. The series will be filmed in Macao and broadcast across multiple networks in Asia and the Middle East. It will feature 10 former contestants from across the continent competing for a second chance at the title.
Facts First
- ‘MasterChef Asia’ is returning after a 10-year break with a new 10-episode series.
- The series will be filmed in Macao, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, with the Macao Government Tourism Office as a production partner.
- The show will feature 10 former contestants from across Asia competing for a second chance.
- Broadcast will be across multiple networks including TLC, Discovery, and the Asian Food Network in several regions, plus Lala TV in Japan and Fatafeat in the Middle East.
- Banijay Rights handles global distribution for the ‘MasterChef’ brand, which Guinness World Records certifies as the world’s most successful cookery TV franchise.
What Happened
Banijay Rights has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio to produce a new 10-episode series of 'MasterChef Asia'. The series marks the format's return to the region after a 10-year break. Each episode will have a 60-minute duration. The series will be filmed in Macao, which is designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, and the Macao Government Tourism Office is a production partner. The show will feature 10 former 'MasterChef' contestants from across the continent competing for a second chance at the title.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of cooking competitions, you may soon have a new pan-Asian series to watch. The show's return could introduce you to new culinary talent and highlight the food culture of Macao. The wide broadcast distribution across multiple networks in India, Southeast Asia, Greater China, Korea, Japan, and the Middle East means you are likely to have access to it on a channel you already receive.
What's Next
The series will now move into production. Filming in Macao is likely to begin soon, with the broadcast on the announced networks expected to follow. The success of this revival could lead to more seasons of 'MasterChef Asia' being produced in the future.