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MasterChef television competition expands in Europe

Overview

New seasons of the MasterChef culinary competition are launching across Europe. In Poland, the 15th anniversary season is scheduled to premiere on September 6 on TVN, beginning in Krakow with 100 candidates competing for 24 spots. The judging panel includes Pascal Brodnicki, Magda Gessler, Michel Moran, and Przemek Klima. This season features international culinary trips to Naples, London, and Argentina, with a grand prize of 250,000 PLN, a cookbook opportunity, and a MasterChef statue.

In Slovenia, the 12th season is set to begin on POP TV on August 31. The judging panel features Luka Jezeršek, Karim Merdjadi, and Mojmir Šiftar. Production efforts are focused on managing the psychological pressure on the 16 contestants. Recent developments include an elimination round centered on a chicken-based dish challenge, where Daniela Perdih was eliminated. Following her departure, she expressed disappointment regarding her future prospects and the impact on her children, while judge Mojmir Šiftar offered encouragement for her culinary career.

Additionally, the ninth season of MasterChef Croatia has premiered on Nova TV. Following the initial audition phase, several candidates earned white aprons to advance to the bootcamp stage. After two rounds of bootcamp challenges involving pasta pomodoro and stingray wing, chef Stjepan Vukadin selected his team, with Monika Bačić and Josip Jurčević earning aprons, while Jakov Livaja, Iva Gluhak, and Ivana Bartula were eliminated. Further into the competition, Chef Mario Mihelj has selected a team including Matija Vidaković, Andrea Soldat, and Filip Krupski. New contestant Pavla, a microbiology department manager, has also joined the competition, focusing on analytical precision and traditional recipes from Međimurje.

Entities

Mojmir Šiftar · MasterChef Slovenija · Mario Mihelj · Stjepan Vukadin · MasterChef

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef introduces new contestants and team members

    New contestants, including Pavla and team members selected by Chef Mario Mihelj, have been revealed for the new season of MasterChef.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    MasterChef contestants face eliminations in Croatia and Slovenia

    MasterChef contestants face intense elimination rounds in Croatia and Slovenia, with several participants, including Jakov Livaja and Daniela Perdih, exiting the competition.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    MasterChef Croatia returns for ninth season on Nova TV

    The ninth season of MasterChef has launched on Nova TV, featuring a diverse cast of contestants competing for a spot in the TOP 21 after undergoing initial auditions and a bootcamp.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Slovenia focuses on contestant support and new talent

    MasterChef Slovenia contestants face high pressure, supported by a dedicated production team and mentors. Participant Tadej Oblak, a designer from Amsterdam, aims to turn his culinary passion into a business.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Slovenija prepares for 12th season premiere

    MasterChef Slovenija returns for its 12th season on August 31, with judge Karim Merdjadi emphasizing technical culinary quality over contestants' personal stories.

  6. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    MasterChef Slovenija prepares for 12th season premiere

    MasterChef Slovenija returns for its 12th season on August 31, featuring a complementary judging panel and a focus on culinary fundamentals and food sustainability.

  7. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    MasterChef culinary competition launches new seasons in Poland and Slovenia

    New seasons of MasterChef are launching in Poland and Slovenia, featuring international travel, new judges, and a focus on seasonal culinary techniques.

  8. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pro TV launches new seasons of The Voice and MasterChef Romania

    Pro TV rolls out new seasons of The Voice (Sept 4) and MasterChef Romania (Sept 7) in 2026, adding interactive rules and larger productions.

Sources

24sata.hr · 24ur.com · glas-slavonije.hr · gwiazdy.interia.pl · index.hr · medjimurski.hr · novaTV.hr · odprtakuhinja.si · prlekija-on.net · slovenskenovice.si · tocnoto.si · tvdzis.pl · zadovoljna.si

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