Junior MasterChef Australia (2010)
Junior MasterChef Australia brings young culinary talent to the forefront, featuring contestants ages 8 to 12 in a thrilling cooking competition. As a spin-off of MasterChef Australia, which is based on the British original, this show kicked off its inaugural season in July 2010 with a remarkable 50 young chefs selected from over 5,000 auditions nationwide. The judging panel includes familiar faces Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris, and Anna Gare, with Matt Moran stepping in for Matt Preston. Produced by Shine Australia, the series debuted on September 12, 2010, captivating audiences with its inspiring and delicious challenges.