The Season 9 finale of “MasterChef Junior” airs on Fox tonight at 8/7c. In part two, we see Bryson, Michael and Remy serve up main courses and desserts to judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, Daphne Oz and Tilly Ramsay. Who will walk away with the title of MasterChef Junior and the $100,000 grand prize? Watch an exclusive sneak peak of tonight’s exciting finale above.
See Daphne Oz (‘MasterChef Junior’) dishes on Season 9 and teaching kids to be ‘fearless in the kitchen’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
In the clip we see Michael struggle with some inconsistencies on his cakes, hoping to he can pull off a beautiful presentation by cutting them to just the right proportions. We also see Bryson work his magic by taking a pair of tweezers to delicately place gold leaves on his chocolate dessert, prompting Daphne to ask, “Who is this guy?” Meanwhile, Remy’s brownie breaks, but she quickly recovers just...
See Daphne Oz (‘MasterChef Junior’) dishes on Season 9 and teaching kids to be ‘fearless in the kitchen’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
In the clip we see Michael struggle with some inconsistencies on his cakes, hoping to he can pull off a beautiful presentation by cutting them to just the right proportions. We also see Bryson work his magic by taking a pair of tweezers to delicately place gold leaves on his chocolate dessert, prompting Daphne to ask, “Who is this guy?” Meanwhile, Remy’s brownie breaks, but she quickly recovers just...
- 5/20/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding DJ Nurre’s rather abrupt exit from Endemol Shine North America. As Deadline reported exclusively Monday, Nurre, one of the company’s top unscripted executives, has left after six years.
According to sources, Nurre was let go for violating company policy following an investigation into alleged misconduct. I hear an outside firm was hired to examine claims of alleged sexual harassment related to an incident during production and its aftermath.
“As per our policy, we do not share specifics about employees leaving the company,” a spokesperson for Endemol Shine North America said in a statement to Deadline, declining further comment.
Nurre’s attorney, Michael Weinsten, issued a statement to Deadline about the firing.
“My client was terminated for allegedly violating company policy,” he said. “To be 100% clear, he vehemently denies having engaged in harassment of anyone in any form at any time in his career.
According to sources, Nurre was let go for violating company policy following an investigation into alleged misconduct. I hear an outside firm was hired to examine claims of alleged sexual harassment related to an incident during production and its aftermath.
“As per our policy, we do not share specifics about employees leaving the company,” a spokesperson for Endemol Shine North America said in a statement to Deadline, declining further comment.
Nurre’s attorney, Michael Weinsten, issued a statement to Deadline about the firing.
“My client was terminated for allegedly violating company policy,” he said. “To be 100% clear, he vehemently denies having engaged in harassment of anyone in any form at any time in his career.
- 3/13/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: DJ Nurre, one of Endemol Shine North America’s top unscripted executives, has left the company after six years.
Nurre, who was EVP, Unscripted Series at the Banijay-owned production company, has exec produced series including MasterChef and Lego Masters since joining the company in March 2018.
Deadline understands that Nurre has already left the company, which confirmed his departure. It’s not clear what his next move is.
Nurre’s appointment back in 2018 was Sharon Levy’s first major move when she joined the company as President, Unscripted and Scripted Television. She is now CEO of the producer.
In addition to MasterChef and its spinoffs including MasterChef Junior and Lego Masters, which is going in to its fifth season at Fox, he has exec produced series including CBS’ Come Dance with Me, TBS’ Wipeout, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and NBC’s recent Deal or No Deal reboot Deal or No Deal Island.
Nurre, who was EVP, Unscripted Series at the Banijay-owned production company, has exec produced series including MasterChef and Lego Masters since joining the company in March 2018.
Deadline understands that Nurre has already left the company, which confirmed his departure. It’s not clear what his next move is.
Nurre’s appointment back in 2018 was Sharon Levy’s first major move when she joined the company as President, Unscripted and Scripted Television. She is now CEO of the producer.
In addition to MasterChef and its spinoffs including MasterChef Junior and Lego Masters, which is going in to its fifth season at Fox, he has exec produced series including CBS’ Come Dance with Me, TBS’ Wipeout, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and NBC’s recent Deal or No Deal reboot Deal or No Deal Island.
- 3/11/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Gordon Ramsay‘s popular, pint-sized cooking competition series “MasterChef Junior” returns to Fox for its ninth season on Monday, March 4 (8:00-9:00 Pm Et/Pt). This season, the judging panel welcomes Tilly Ramsay, who will join her father, award-winning chef, host and executive producer Gordon Ramsay. Acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and Emmy winning TV host Daphne Oz also return as judges.
“MasterChef Junior” follows 12 young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 who compete in a series of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. This season, exciting challenges include cooking for the Harlem Globetrotters, a magical experience at the legendary Magic Castle in Los Angeles, cooking with seaweed and more! See the cast photos above.
See ‘MasterChef Junior’ winners: All seasons
Last year, Liya Chu, a 10-year old from Scarsdale, New York defeated 11-year-old Grayson Price from Austin,...
“MasterChef Junior” follows 12 young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 who compete in a series of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. This season, exciting challenges include cooking for the Harlem Globetrotters, a magical experience at the legendary Magic Castle in Los Angeles, cooking with seaweed and more! See the cast photos above.
See ‘MasterChef Junior’ winners: All seasons
Last year, Liya Chu, a 10-year old from Scarsdale, New York defeated 11-year-old Grayson Price from Austin,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Imagine “Deal or No Deal” set on an exotic island, with its 13 participants facing extreme challenges, testing their limits and literally crawling through mud. Except you don’t have to – it’s already here.
“What if the Banker had a private island and decided to put his contestants through an extreme game to find one winner? The craziness of the idea is, I think, what we and NBC rallied around,” says Sharon Levy, CEO at Endemol Shine North America.
Levy also executive produces “Deal or No Deal Island” alongside Matt Kunitz, Matt Apps, Sarah Happel Jackson, Howie Mandel, DJ Nurre and Sean Loughlin.
“You say the title and people are like: ‘Is that for real?’ Our favorite comments on social media have been about whether this is a ‘30 Rock’ pitch. I take that as the highest, and best, compliment,” she adds, referencing the sitcom created by Tina Fey.
“I am...
“What if the Banker had a private island and decided to put his contestants through an extreme game to find one winner? The craziness of the idea is, I think, what we and NBC rallied around,” says Sharon Levy, CEO at Endemol Shine North America.
Levy also executive produces “Deal or No Deal Island” alongside Matt Kunitz, Matt Apps, Sarah Happel Jackson, Howie Mandel, DJ Nurre and Sean Loughlin.
“You say the title and people are like: ‘Is that for real?’ Our favorite comments on social media have been about whether this is a ‘30 Rock’ pitch. I take that as the highest, and best, compliment,” she adds, referencing the sitcom created by Tina Fey.
“I am...
- 3/1/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Manu Bennett hosts ‘The Summit’
Manu Bennett will host The Summit, an action-adventure reality competition series just given a series order by CBS. The series is based on an Australian show and is expected to premiere this year.
“The Summit encompasses everything our viewers love in a reality show – everyday people overcoming and conquering their fears, a fierce game of strategy, and an intense physical and emotional competition,” stated Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “Set against a breathtaking mountain backdrop, this is a high-stakes, adrenaline-filled game with thrilling twists and turns that make for riveting and inspiring television.”
Executive producers include Kevin Lee, Tina Nicotera, and Endemol Shine North America’s Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre.
“We are so excited to embark on this exhilarating adventure with our partners at CBS on a proven format that has captivated audiences internationally,” said Sharon Levy, CEO of Endemol Shine North America.
Manu Bennett will host The Summit, an action-adventure reality competition series just given a series order by CBS. The series is based on an Australian show and is expected to premiere this year.
“The Summit encompasses everything our viewers love in a reality show – everyday people overcoming and conquering their fears, a fierce game of strategy, and an intense physical and emotional competition,” stated Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “Set against a breathtaking mountain backdrop, this is a high-stakes, adrenaline-filled game with thrilling twists and turns that make for riveting and inspiring television.”
Executive producers include Kevin Lee, Tina Nicotera, and Endemol Shine North America’s Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre.
“We are so excited to embark on this exhilarating adventure with our partners at CBS on a proven format that has captivated audiences internationally,” said Sharon Levy, CEO of Endemol Shine North America.
- 1/17/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
CBS has announced a series order for reality competition “The Summit.”
Hosted by actor and New Zealander Manu Bennett, the series is based on the Australian series of the same name. It follows sixteen strangers as they set out on an arduous journey through the treacherous New Zealand Alps in an attempt to reach the peak of a distant, towering mountain.
“With their backpacks containing an equal share of $1 million, the group must traverse an exhausting distance in just 14 days in order to win the cash they are carrying. But not everyone will make it, as these strangers must work together to tackle the dangerous terrain, unforgiving Antarctic winds, heart-pounding challenges and gut-wrenching eliminations on their way to the peak. Tracking them along this journey is the ‘Mountain’s Keeper’ who will surprise the trekkers with brutal twists and force decisions that complicate an already grueling ascent. Morals and relationships...
Hosted by actor and New Zealander Manu Bennett, the series is based on the Australian series of the same name. It follows sixteen strangers as they set out on an arduous journey through the treacherous New Zealand Alps in an attempt to reach the peak of a distant, towering mountain.
“With their backpacks containing an equal share of $1 million, the group must traverse an exhausting distance in just 14 days in order to win the cash they are carrying. But not everyone will make it, as these strangers must work together to tackle the dangerous terrain, unforgiving Antarctic winds, heart-pounding challenges and gut-wrenching eliminations on their way to the peak. Tracking them along this journey is the ‘Mountain’s Keeper’ who will surprise the trekkers with brutal twists and force decisions that complicate an already grueling ascent. Morals and relationships...
- 1/17/2024
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has ordered a U.S. version of The Summit, an adventure reality competition series.
Manu Bennett, who starred in Spartacus, Arrow and The Hobbit trilogy, will host the series, which is based on an Australian format.
The series, which originally aired on Australia’s Nine Network, follows sixteen strangers, who will embark on a journey through the New Zealand Alps in an attempt to reach the peak of a mountain.
With their backpacks containing an equal share of $1M, the group must traverse the distance in just 14 days in order to win the cash they are carrying. But not everyone will make it, as the strangers must work together to tackle the terrain, Antarctic winds, challenges and eliminations on their way to the peak. Tracking them along this journey is the “Mountain’s Keeper” who will surprise the trekkers with twists and force decisions that complicate things. If the...
Manu Bennett, who starred in Spartacus, Arrow and The Hobbit trilogy, will host the series, which is based on an Australian format.
The series, which originally aired on Australia’s Nine Network, follows sixteen strangers, who will embark on a journey through the New Zealand Alps in an attempt to reach the peak of a mountain.
With their backpacks containing an equal share of $1M, the group must traverse the distance in just 14 days in order to win the cash they are carrying. But not everyone will make it, as the strangers must work together to tackle the terrain, Antarctic winds, challenges and eliminations on their way to the peak. Tracking them along this journey is the “Mountain’s Keeper” who will surprise the trekkers with twists and force decisions that complicate things. If the...
- 1/17/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Daphne Oz, Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sánchez judge ‘Masterchef Junior’ season 9 (Photo Credit: Fox)
Fox has officially renewed Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef Junior for a ninth season. Season eight was the network’s highest-rated primetime series on Thursday nights, drawing in nearly three million viewers.
Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez, and author/wellness advocate Daphne Oz have confirmed they will return as judges. Plus, the new season will feature Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Tilly joining the panel as a judge.
“Blending fun, fast-paced competition with Gordon’s undeniable soft spot for kids, MasterChef Junior returns with a terrific new crop of young chefs ready to thrive under his invaluable mentorship,” stated Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “And new this season, Gordon’s talented daughter, Tilly, joins him on the judging panel alongside the amazing Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz. Everyone at Fox and our terrific partners at...
Fox has officially renewed Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef Junior for a ninth season. Season eight was the network’s highest-rated primetime series on Thursday nights, drawing in nearly three million viewers.
Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez, and author/wellness advocate Daphne Oz have confirmed they will return as judges. Plus, the new season will feature Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Tilly joining the panel as a judge.
“Blending fun, fast-paced competition with Gordon’s undeniable soft spot for kids, MasterChef Junior returns with a terrific new crop of young chefs ready to thrive under his invaluable mentorship,” stated Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “And new this season, Gordon’s talented daughter, Tilly, joins him on the judging panel alongside the amazing Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz. Everyone at Fox and our terrific partners at...
- 10/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“MasterChef Junior” has been renewed for a ninth season, Fox announced on Thursday. This time, with new judge Tilly Ramsay joining her father, Gordon Ramsay. The award-winning chef will continue to serve as host and executive producer.
Based on a format created by Franc Roddam, each season of the unscripted cooking competition follows a crop of young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 as they face off in a variety of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. Chef Aarón Sánchez and author and wellness advocate Daphne Oz will also return as judges.
“Blending fun, fast-paced competition with Gordon’s undeniable soft spot for kids, ‘MasterChef Junior’ returns with a terrific new crop of young chefs ready to thrive under his invaluable mentorship,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “And new this season, Gordon’s talented daughter,...
Based on a format created by Franc Roddam, each season of the unscripted cooking competition follows a crop of young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 as they face off in a variety of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. Chef Aarón Sánchez and author and wellness advocate Daphne Oz will also return as judges.
“Blending fun, fast-paced competition with Gordon’s undeniable soft spot for kids, ‘MasterChef Junior’ returns with a terrific new crop of young chefs ready to thrive under his invaluable mentorship,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “And new this season, Gordon’s talented daughter,...
- 10/12/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Fox continues to cook up competition amongst pint-sized chefs.
The network has officially renewed MasterChef Junior for a ninth season.
Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Tilly Ramsay joins her father as a judge on the show alongside returning judges Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz.
The show has often moved around the Fox schedule and season 8 premiered in March 2022.
MasterChef Junior follows young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 who compete in a series of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Gordon Ramsay also hosts. Tilly Ramsay has previously hosted BBC cooking show Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch; she was also a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef Australia.
The show is produced by Endemol Shine North America and Ramsay’s One Potato Two Potato. Ramsay exec produces alongside Elisabeth Murdoch,...
The network has officially renewed MasterChef Junior for a ninth season.
Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Tilly Ramsay joins her father as a judge on the show alongside returning judges Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz.
The show has often moved around the Fox schedule and season 8 premiered in March 2022.
MasterChef Junior follows young home cooks between the ages of 8 and 13 who compete in a series of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Gordon Ramsay also hosts. Tilly Ramsay has previously hosted BBC cooking show Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch; she was also a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef Australia.
The show is produced by Endemol Shine North America and Ramsay’s One Potato Two Potato. Ramsay exec produces alongside Elisabeth Murdoch,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Moonlighting,” the Emmy-nominated 1980s television series that gave Bruce Willis his breakout role, will stream for the first time ever on Oct. 10 on Hulu. All five seasons, consisting of 67 episodes, will be available to watch on the platform. The show, created by Glen Gordon Caron, also features Al Jarreau’s Grammy-nominated title track.
Cybill Shepherd stars in the show alongside Willis, Allyce Beasley and Curtis Armstrong.
The show’s description reads: “When former fashion model Maddie Hayes goes broke and finds that one of her few remaining assets is ownership of the Blue Moon Detective Agency, she’s tempted to liquidate it until she meets the quirky employees and gets involved in their even quirkier cases.”
The episodes have been remastered in HD from their original film source. “Moonlighting” originally aired from 1985 to 1989 on ABC.
In other TV roundup news:
Casting
Joe Manganiello, known for “True Blood” and “Magic Mike,...
Cybill Shepherd stars in the show alongside Willis, Allyce Beasley and Curtis Armstrong.
The show’s description reads: “When former fashion model Maddie Hayes goes broke and finds that one of her few remaining assets is ownership of the Blue Moon Detective Agency, she’s tempted to liquidate it until she meets the quirky employees and gets involved in their even quirkier cases.”
The episodes have been remastered in HD from their original film source. “Moonlighting” originally aired from 1985 to 1989 on ABC.
In other TV roundup news:
Casting
Joe Manganiello, known for “True Blood” and “Magic Mike,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Caroline Brew, Jaden Thompson and McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
“Lego Masters” is back with Season 4, premiering Thursday, September 28 (9:00 – 10:00 pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Hosted by actor and executive producer Will Arnett, “Lego Masters” brings imagination, design and creativity to life when teams comprised of two Lego enthusiasts go head-to-head in even more ambitious brick-building challenges in hopes of taking home a $100,000 cash prize, the ultimate Lego trophy, and the grand title of Lego Masters. Check out an exclusive sneak peak at the Season 4 premiere, titled “Brick Lake,” below.
In this thrilling premiere episode, the daring duos embark on a mission to construct the ultimate motorized party boat – a masterpiece that not only showcases their unique personalities but quite literally makes waves.
See ‘Lego Masters’: Brickmasters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard say season 4 goes ‘so beyond what I was expecting was even possible’ [Watch]
Brickmaster Amy Corbett said of this season’s competition, “No matter how wild the challenges,...
In this thrilling premiere episode, the daring duos embark on a mission to construct the ultimate motorized party boat – a masterpiece that not only showcases their unique personalities but quite literally makes waves.
See ‘Lego Masters’: Brickmasters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard say season 4 goes ‘so beyond what I was expecting was even possible’ [Watch]
Brickmaster Amy Corbett said of this season’s competition, “No matter how wild the challenges,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
NBC’s adding a weird twist to its Deal or No Deal game show format with Deal or No Deal Island. True Blood‘s Joe Manganiello has been tapped to host the new series which is targeting a 2024 launch.
“The role of Deal or No Deal host has always been held by someone charming, hilarious and devastatingly handsome,” stated Corie Henson, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “When we took the show out of the studio and transported the game to the Banker’s island, Joe was the obvious choice. He loves all kinds of games, lives for adventure, and isn’t afraid to stare down a snake or two to help players win a life-changing payday and, hopefully, beat the Banker at his own game.”
Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel is on board as an executive producer. Matt Kunitz, Matt Apps, Sarah Happel Jackson, and Endemol Shine North America...
“The role of Deal or No Deal host has always been held by someone charming, hilarious and devastatingly handsome,” stated Corie Henson, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “When we took the show out of the studio and transported the game to the Banker’s island, Joe was the obvious choice. He loves all kinds of games, lives for adventure, and isn’t afraid to stare down a snake or two to help players win a life-changing payday and, hopefully, beat the Banker at his own game.”
Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel is on board as an executive producer. Matt Kunitz, Matt Apps, Sarah Happel Jackson, and Endemol Shine North America...
- 9/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“True Blood” star Joe Manganiello will host “Deal or No Deal Island,” a new spin on the game show, NBCUniversal announced Wednesday.
The competition starts when 13 players are transported to a private island to compete for cash in a season-long competition. They’ll have to tackle “thrilling challenges, mind-bending dilemmas and the classic game of ‘Deal or No Deal'”
As contestants try to beat the banker, Manganiello will lead the game play, relay the banker’s offers and help them make those tough decisions.
“The role of ‘Deal or No Deal’ host has always been held by someone charming, hilarious and devastatingly handsome,” said Corie Henson, EVP of unscripted content at NBCUniversal Entertainment.
“When we took the show out of the studio and transported the game to the Banker’s island, Joe was the obvious choice. He loves all kinds of games, lives for adventure and isn’t afraid...
The competition starts when 13 players are transported to a private island to compete for cash in a season-long competition. They’ll have to tackle “thrilling challenges, mind-bending dilemmas and the classic game of ‘Deal or No Deal'”
As contestants try to beat the banker, Manganiello will lead the game play, relay the banker’s offers and help them make those tough decisions.
“The role of ‘Deal or No Deal’ host has always been held by someone charming, hilarious and devastatingly handsome,” said Corie Henson, EVP of unscripted content at NBCUniversal Entertainment.
“When we took the show out of the studio and transported the game to the Banker’s island, Joe was the obvious choice. He loves all kinds of games, lives for adventure and isn’t afraid...
- 9/27/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Joe Manganiello is moving into unscripted.
The True Blood star is to host Deal or No Deal Island, the new spinoff of the classic entertainment format.
The NBC series will see 13 players transported to the elusive Banker’s private island to compete for cash.
Howie Mandel, who serves as an exec producer of the new series, previously hosted the show, which is based on Banijay’s Dutch format. It previously ran on NBC from 2005 and 2009. It returned with host Howie Mandel for a holiday special in 2018 and then ran original episodes on CNBC.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
It is produced by Endemol Shine North America with exec producers Matt Kunitz, Matt Apps, Sarah Happel Jackson, Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre, Viki Cacciatore, Sean Loughlin and Mandel.
Manganiello’s next film role is in The Kill Room with Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson, which...
The True Blood star is to host Deal or No Deal Island, the new spinoff of the classic entertainment format.
The NBC series will see 13 players transported to the elusive Banker’s private island to compete for cash.
Howie Mandel, who serves as an exec producer of the new series, previously hosted the show, which is based on Banijay’s Dutch format. It previously ran on NBC from 2005 and 2009. It returned with host Howie Mandel for a holiday special in 2018 and then ran original episodes on CNBC.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
It is produced by Endemol Shine North America with exec producers Matt Kunitz, Matt Apps, Sarah Happel Jackson, Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre, Viki Cacciatore, Sean Loughlin and Mandel.
Manganiello’s next film role is in The Kill Room with Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson, which...
- 9/27/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox is putting another brick in its 2024-25 schedule.
The network has ordered a fifth season of its competition series Lego Masters — two weeks ahead of the show’s fourth-season premiere on Sept. 28. Fox has also picked up a third edition of Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular to air late next year. Will Arnett hosts and executive produces both shows.
“With Will Arnett at the helm, Lego Masters has become a foundational property of Fox’s robust unscripted slate and a fast-growing franchise on our schedule,” said Allison Wallach, president of unscripted programming at Fox Entertainment. “This upcoming season is its biggest yet, with the most amazing brick challenges and creative builders ever, and we are delighted to reward Will, Endemol Shine North America, Tuesday’s Child, Plan B Entertainment and the Lego Group with this milestone season five renewal to give fans more incredible Lego builds.”
Lego Masters is...
The network has ordered a fifth season of its competition series Lego Masters — two weeks ahead of the show’s fourth-season premiere on Sept. 28. Fox has also picked up a third edition of Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular to air late next year. Will Arnett hosts and executive produces both shows.
“With Will Arnett at the helm, Lego Masters has become a foundational property of Fox’s robust unscripted slate and a fast-growing franchise on our schedule,” said Allison Wallach, president of unscripted programming at Fox Entertainment. “This upcoming season is its biggest yet, with the most amazing brick challenges and creative builders ever, and we are delighted to reward Will, Endemol Shine North America, Tuesday’s Child, Plan B Entertainment and the Lego Group with this milestone season five renewal to give fans more incredible Lego builds.”
Lego Masters is...
- 9/13/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ahead of the Season 4 premiere, Fox has renewed “Lego Masters” for Season 5 which will premiere in the 2024-2025 season, Fox Entertainment’s president of unscripted programming, Allison Wallach, announced on Wednesday. Will Arnett will return as host and executive producer. Brickmasters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard also return as judges.
Based on the British series of the same name, the reality competition follows teams of two as they compete against each other in ambitious brick-building challenges to be crowned the country’s most talented amateur Lego builders. In each episode, the competing pairs who impress the judges the most progress to the next round, until the finale, during which the top teams will face off for a cash prize, the ultimate Lego trophy, and the grand title of Lego Masters. Season 5 will feature a new batch of builders from across the country challenged with creating the most inventive designs to date.
Based on the British series of the same name, the reality competition follows teams of two as they compete against each other in ambitious brick-building challenges to be crowned the country’s most talented amateur Lego builders. In each episode, the competing pairs who impress the judges the most progress to the next round, until the finale, during which the top teams will face off for a cash prize, the ultimate Lego trophy, and the grand title of Lego Masters. Season 5 will feature a new batch of builders from across the country challenged with creating the most inventive designs to date.
- 9/13/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Fox is getting in early to build another season of Lego Masters.
The network has renewed the unscripted series for Season 5, coming ahead of the Season 4 premiere at the end of September.
It comes as Fox doubles down on unscripted series for the fall schedule as a result of the writers and actors strikes.
Will Arnett returns as host with brickmasters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard also returning as judges. The series will premiere in the 2024/25 broadcast season.
Related: Fox Leans Into Animation “Moment” With Strike-Impacted Fall Schedule As Deadline Nears For Return Of Scripted Originals In 2023-24 Broadcast Season
The show’s Christmas special Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular will launch as a two-night even on Monday December 18 and Tuesday December 19 and will feature the likes of NeNe Leakes, Marshawn Lynch, Kelly Osbourne and Rob Riggle.
Season 4 of Lego Masters, which is based on a British format, will launch at 9 p.
The network has renewed the unscripted series for Season 5, coming ahead of the Season 4 premiere at the end of September.
It comes as Fox doubles down on unscripted series for the fall schedule as a result of the writers and actors strikes.
Will Arnett returns as host with brickmasters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard also returning as judges. The series will premiere in the 2024/25 broadcast season.
Related: Fox Leans Into Animation “Moment” With Strike-Impacted Fall Schedule As Deadline Nears For Return Of Scripted Originals In 2023-24 Broadcast Season
The show’s Christmas special Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular will launch as a two-night even on Monday December 18 and Tuesday December 19 and will feature the likes of NeNe Leakes, Marshawn Lynch, Kelly Osbourne and Rob Riggle.
Season 4 of Lego Masters, which is based on a British format, will launch at 9 p.
- 9/13/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“MasterChef” has returned for Season 13 and we have all the details about the summer’s most-watched cooking show. The 12th season finale aired back in September 2022, when viewers saw Gordon Ramsay crown Dara Yu the youngest champ in “MasterChef” history. (See the winners list.) This season divided the contestants up by region, with the Top 20 comprised of five cheftestants from the Northeast, MidWest, West and South. Ultimately, there will still be just one winner of the $250,000 prize and MasterChef trophy.
Now You predict who you think will go home each week and which contestant will ultimately be named America’s MasterChef by playing our weekly game in the Gold Derby Predictions Center.
Here’s everything to know about “MasterChef” Season 13, including the premiere date, schedule and “United Tastes of America” cast. Bookmark this page as we’ll be updating when new information is revealed.
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Now You predict who you think will go home each week and which contestant will ultimately be named America’s MasterChef by playing our weekly game in the Gold Derby Predictions Center.
Here’s everything to know about “MasterChef” Season 13, including the premiere date, schedule and “United Tastes of America” cast. Bookmark this page as we’ll be updating when new information is revealed.
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- 9/3/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Fox, the iconic American television network, has confirmed the renewal of its acclaimed cooking competition series, “MasterChef,” for its highly anticipated 14th season. This announcement comes as the show is on the brink of reaching its remarkable milestone of 250 episodes. The show’s enduring popularity is attributed to the dynamic trio of judges, including the renowned chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, esteemed chef Aarón Sánchez, and distinguished restaurateur Joe Bastianich.
“MasterChef” has established itself as a beloved staple of the Fox brand, showcasing its strength, uniqueness, and long-lasting appeal. The success of the ongoing season and the imminent celebration of the 250th episode showcase the series’ enduring popularity and impact. Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming at Fox Entertainment, expressed her pride in the show’s journey, stating, “Our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make MasterChef the massive success it is,...
“MasterChef” has established itself as a beloved staple of the Fox brand, showcasing its strength, uniqueness, and long-lasting appeal. The success of the ongoing season and the imminent celebration of the 250th episode showcase the series’ enduring popularity and impact. Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming at Fox Entertainment, expressed her pride in the show’s journey, stating, “Our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make MasterChef the massive success it is,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Morgan Hall
- TV Everyday
‘MasterChef’ Judge Aarón Sánchez, host/judge Gordon Ramsay and judge Joe Bastianich (Photo © 2019 Foxmedia LLC)
Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef culinary competition series has been renewed for a 14th season. Fox ordered up another season of the popular cooking show hours ahead of airing MasterChef‘s 250th episode.
Award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay is confirmed to return as host and judge. Chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich are also on board for the upcoming season.
Casting is now underway for season 14, with aspiring amateur cooks urged to visit www.masterchefcasting.com for all the details. Home cooks must be 18 or older to compete.
“MasterChef is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight’s 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show,” stated Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “Of course, our incredible partner,...
Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef culinary competition series has been renewed for a 14th season. Fox ordered up another season of the popular cooking show hours ahead of airing MasterChef‘s 250th episode.
Award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay is confirmed to return as host and judge. Chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich are also on board for the upcoming season.
Casting is now underway for season 14, with aspiring amateur cooks urged to visit www.masterchefcasting.com for all the details. Home cooks must be 18 or older to compete.
“MasterChef is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight’s 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show,” stated Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “Of course, our incredible partner,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Gordon Ramsey's reign on Fox is not coming to a close in the near future.
Masterchef has scored a renewal for Season 14, TV Fanatic can confirm.
The news comes on the heels of the milestone 250th episode (sneak peek here!), airing tonight at 8/7c.
Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich.
Exciting, right?
"MasterChef is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight's 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show," said Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming of Fox Entertainment.
"Of course, our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make MasterChef the massive success it is and we are proud to renew it for its 14th season.
Masterchef has scored a renewal for Season 14, TV Fanatic can confirm.
The news comes on the heels of the milestone 250th episode (sneak peek here!), airing tonight at 8/7c.
Award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich.
Exciting, right?
"MasterChef is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight's 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show," said Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming of Fox Entertainment.
"Of course, our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make MasterChef the massive success it is and we are proud to renew it for its 14th season.
- 8/9/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Fox has renewed its powerhouse cooking competition series “MasterChef” for a 14th season, ahead of reaching its landmark 250th episode tonight at 8/7c. According to a Fox press release, award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich. Crowned the “Most Successful Cookery Television Format” by Guinness World Records, more than 60 adaptions have aired in 250+ countries.
“’MasterChef’ is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight’s 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “Of course, our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make ‘MasterChef’ the massive success it is and we are proud to renew it for its 14th season.
“’MasterChef’ is a beloved staple of the Fox brand. Its impressive performance this Summer and tonight’s 250th episode are a testament to the strength, distinction and longevity of this very special show,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment. “Of course, our incredible partner, Gordon Ramsay, together with Aarón Sánchez, Joe Bastianich and Endemol Shine North America, continue to make ‘MasterChef’ the massive success it is and we are proud to renew it for its 14th season.
- 8/9/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Fox is cooking up more MasterChef.
The long-running series has been renewed for Season 14. It comes ahead of the show’s 250th episode.
Gordon Ramsay will return as host alongside chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich for the show, which is based on the BBC format.
The series’ 13th season is known as MasterChef: United Tastes of America and sees the trip judge a cook off from home cooks from four parts of the U.S. Judges have included Daphne Oz, Graham Elliot, Susan Feniger, Tiffany Derry, Andre Rush and Kelsey Murphy.
MasterChef is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Jennifer Fazey, Gordon Ramsay, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.
The long-running series has been renewed for Season 14. It comes ahead of the show’s 250th episode.
Gordon Ramsay will return as host alongside chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich for the show, which is based on the BBC format.
The series’ 13th season is known as MasterChef: United Tastes of America and sees the trip judge a cook off from home cooks from four parts of the U.S. Judges have included Daphne Oz, Graham Elliot, Susan Feniger, Tiffany Derry, Andre Rush and Kelsey Murphy.
MasterChef is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Jennifer Fazey, Gordon Ramsay, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.
- 8/9/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Hollywood Radio and Television Society has elected 12 new board members and six new advisory council members, and extended CEO Melissa Grego’s contract through 2025, the organization announced Wednesday.
Newly elected to the Hrts Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning in July 2023 are: Kathryn Busby; Ben Davis; Jaime Feld; David Eilenberg (Head of Content – Roku Media); Frank Jung (Co-Founder/Co-head of Digital Media – CAA); Lisa Katz (President, Scripted Content – NBCUniversal); Tim McNeal (Senior Vice President, Creative Talent Development & Inclusion, Disney Television Studios – Disney Entertainment); DJ Nurre (Executive Vice President – Unscripted, Endemol Shine North America); Brett Paul (President, Warner Bros Television – Warner Bros Discovery); Rhonda Price (Managing Partner – The Gersh Agency); Lauren Stein (EVP Drama Development – Sony Pictures Television) and Erin Underhill (President, Universal Television).
Existing board members elected to a new three-year term beginning July 2023 are Kate Adler (EVP,...
Newly elected to the Hrts Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning in July 2023 are: Kathryn Busby; Ben Davis; Jaime Feld; David Eilenberg (Head of Content – Roku Media); Frank Jung (Co-Founder/Co-head of Digital Media – CAA); Lisa Katz (President, Scripted Content – NBCUniversal); Tim McNeal (Senior Vice President, Creative Talent Development & Inclusion, Disney Television Studios – Disney Entertainment); DJ Nurre (Executive Vice President – Unscripted, Endemol Shine North America); Brett Paul (President, Warner Bros Television – Warner Bros Discovery); Rhonda Price (Managing Partner – The Gersh Agency); Lauren Stein (EVP Drama Development – Sony Pictures Television) and Erin Underhill (President, Universal Television).
Existing board members elected to a new three-year term beginning July 2023 are Kate Adler (EVP,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Melissa Grego, a former Variety reporter who brought new energy to the Hollywood Radio and Television Society as CEO and helped expand its membership base to the largest in its 76 year history, has extended her contract with the organization to 2025. The news comes as the Hrts, which provides programming, fellowship and other support for executives, aspiring industry leaders and others across the business, has announced a newly elected group of board members and advisory council members.
The news was announced on Wednesday by Hrts president Odetta Watkins — whose day job is serving as head of drama series at Amazon Studios — and Grego. Grego, whose previous work as a journalist also included overseeing the TV trade Broadcasting & Cable as its editor, joined Hrts in 2017 and immediately began collaborating with its board to grow the org’s various programs and create some new ones.
That included the launch last year of the charitable Hrts Foundation,...
The news was announced on Wednesday by Hrts president Odetta Watkins — whose day job is serving as head of drama series at Amazon Studios — and Grego. Grego, whose previous work as a journalist also included overseeing the TV trade Broadcasting & Cable as its editor, joined Hrts in 2017 and immediately began collaborating with its board to grow the org’s various programs and create some new ones.
That included the launch last year of the charitable Hrts Foundation,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge is bringing the heat for NBC and Peacock.
The reality competition series, which debuted on NBC May 30, has seen strong growth for its premiere episode. After five days of delayed viewing, now stands at a 0.81 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.8M viewers across all platforms, according to NBCUniversal.
That’s a 141% increase in the demo and 108% increase in total viewers from the initial L+Sd airing, making it the all-time top NBC alternative series launch on Peacock.
Among all genres, it ranks as the No. 3 NBC launch on Peacock, behind the network’s scripted hits Night Court and Quantum Leap.
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, which is based on the popular toy cars, is hosted by Rutledge Wood, who also serves as one of the judges. The premiere episode featured guest judge Terry Crews. This Tuesday, celebrity guest Anthony Anderson is along for the ride.
The reality competition series, which debuted on NBC May 30, has seen strong growth for its premiere episode. After five days of delayed viewing, now stands at a 0.81 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.8M viewers across all platforms, according to NBCUniversal.
That’s a 141% increase in the demo and 108% increase in total viewers from the initial L+Sd airing, making it the all-time top NBC alternative series launch on Peacock.
Among all genres, it ranks as the No. 3 NBC launch on Peacock, behind the network’s scripted hits Night Court and Quantum Leap.
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, which is based on the popular toy cars, is hosted by Rutledge Wood, who also serves as one of the judges. The premiere episode featured guest judge Terry Crews. This Tuesday, celebrity guest Anthony Anderson is along for the ride.
- 6/6/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has recruited “The Home Edit” lifestyle brand founders Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin to host a reboot of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
The series will continue to focus on home renovations, with the addition of the “Getting Organized with the Home Edit” duo’s organizational expertise. The home-building process will still feature volunteers who construct renovated houses for families who give back to their communities.
Each episode, Teplin and Shearer will meet a family in need of a home renovation. A team of builders, contractors, design experts and more will assist the pair in redesigning the family’s house to better suit their lifestyle and needs. Teplin and Shearer will also parse through the family’s possessions to decide which to keep and which to let go in addition to functional life organizational systems.
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The series will continue to focus on home renovations, with the addition of the “Getting Organized with the Home Edit” duo’s organizational expertise. The home-building process will still feature volunteers who construct renovated houses for families who give back to their communities.
Each episode, Teplin and Shearer will meet a family in need of a home renovation. A team of builders, contractors, design experts and more will assist the pair in redesigning the family’s house to better suit their lifestyle and needs. Teplin and Shearer will also parse through the family’s possessions to decide which to keep and which to let go in addition to functional life organizational systems.
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- 6/5/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
ABC is developing a new version of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, best known as the co-founders of the lifestyle brand The Home Edit, will serve as hosts of the new version of the show should it move forward. The show currently has the same title as the original, but that is a working title at this time.
As with the original show, each episode will see the hosts meet a family that needs a new home or major renovations to their current home. The hosts will then work with a team of builders, designers, and contractors to reshape the house to the family’s needs.
Shearer and Teplin founded The Home Edit in 2015. The brand has proven incredibly popular, with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, acquiring it in 2022.
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol Shine North America and...
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, best known as the co-founders of the lifestyle brand The Home Edit, will serve as hosts of the new version of the show should it move forward. The show currently has the same title as the original, but that is a working title at this time.
As with the original show, each episode will see the hosts meet a family that needs a new home or major renovations to their current home. The hosts will then work with a team of builders, designers, and contractors to reshape the house to the family’s needs.
Shearer and Teplin founded The Home Edit in 2015. The brand has proven incredibly popular, with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, acquiring it in 2022.
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol Shine North America and...
- 6/5/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC is reaching into the past for it latest unscripted project.
The network is developing a new version of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which ran for nine seasons on ABC beginning in 2004. The new version is set to be hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, founders of The Home Edit, and counts Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine (which acquired Shearer and Teplin’s company in 2022) among its producers.
The ABC project, also from original producers Endemol Shine North America, would be the second update of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. HGTV aired a single season of the show, hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, in 2020.
As with the original show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will offer families in need a major renovation or rebuild of their existing home. Shearer and Teplin will also work with the families “to edit every single item they own, deciding what to part ways with and...
The network is developing a new version of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which ran for nine seasons on ABC beginning in 2004. The new version is set to be hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, founders of The Home Edit, and counts Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine (which acquired Shearer and Teplin’s company in 2022) among its producers.
The ABC project, also from original producers Endemol Shine North America, would be the second update of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. HGTV aired a single season of the show, hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, in 2020.
As with the original show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will offer families in need a major renovation or rebuild of their existing home. Shearer and Teplin will also work with the families “to edit every single item they own, deciding what to part ways with and...
- 6/5/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ABC is working to bring back Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to the network after the format’s brief dalliance with HGTV.
The network is developing a reboot of the series, which ran on ABC between 2004 and 2012, with Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, who created global lifestyle brand The Home Edit.
The Home Edit (Photo by John Shearer)
The duo previously fronted two seasons of Netflix’s Get Organized with the Home Edit.
After ABC canceled the show – itself a spinoff of Extreme Makeover – in 2012, HGTV rebooted the series with Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson for one season in 2020.
In each episode Shearer and Teplin will meet a deserving family in need of a new home or a major renovation. A team of builders, contractors, and design experts will assist them on each big makeover project, ultimately transforming the home based on the family’s lifestyle and needs. The pair...
The network is developing a reboot of the series, which ran on ABC between 2004 and 2012, with Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, who created global lifestyle brand The Home Edit.
The Home Edit (Photo by John Shearer)
The duo previously fronted two seasons of Netflix’s Get Organized with the Home Edit.
After ABC canceled the show – itself a spinoff of Extreme Makeover – in 2012, HGTV rebooted the series with Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson for one season in 2020.
In each episode Shearer and Teplin will meet a deserving family in need of a new home or a major renovation. A team of builders, contractors, and design experts will assist them on each big makeover project, ultimately transforming the home based on the family’s lifestyle and needs. The pair...
- 6/5/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: The network upfronts are once again front-and-center for the television industry as major players gather in New York May 15-17 for the springtime ritual of presenting programming plans for the upcoming TV season.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
- 5/15/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
“MasterChef: United Tastes of America” enters its 13th season with an all-new theme Wednesday, May 24 (8:00-9:00 Pm Et/Pt on Fox). Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich return for the ultimate cook-off, as the top home cooks from four parts of America battle it out for their region. See the exclusive new promotional poster below.
See ‘MasterChef’ winners list: All seasons
The home cooks will face a multitude of cooking trials, including a State Fair challenge, a series of iconic Mystery Box challenges, cooking a meal at Dodger Stadium, and the fan-favorite Tag Team event, where they must create a Michelin-star quality three-course meal! Only one home cook will win it all and take home the cash prize of $250,000 and the title of America’s MasterChef.
In Season 12, Dara Yu took home the “MasterChef” title, becoming the youngest winner ever at age 20. She...
See ‘MasterChef’ winners list: All seasons
The home cooks will face a multitude of cooking trials, including a State Fair challenge, a series of iconic Mystery Box challenges, cooking a meal at Dodger Stadium, and the fan-favorite Tag Team event, where they must create a Michelin-star quality three-course meal! Only one home cook will win it all and take home the cash prize of $250,000 and the title of America’s MasterChef.
In Season 12, Dara Yu took home the “MasterChef” title, becoming the youngest winner ever at age 20. She...
- 4/10/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Fox on Wednesday revealed summer premiere dates for shows including Crime Scene Kitchen, Beat Shazam, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars and MasterChef.
Dates for So You Think You Can Dance and Domino Masters are among the titles yet to be announced.
Joel McHale returns for a special two-hour season premiere of the baking competition series Crime Scene Kitchen on Monday, May 22 (8-10 p.m. Et/Pt). The following week, on May 29, it will air in its regular time slot at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. Crime Scene Kitchen follows bakers as they taste test various desserts and attempt to decode what they’re tasting to re-create the recipe for celebrity judges chef Curtis Stone and cake artist Yolanda Gampp. Stone and Gampp then decide who made the tastiest treat that was most similar to the original.
Crime Scene Kitchen is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment and Fly on the Wall Entertainment.
Dates for So You Think You Can Dance and Domino Masters are among the titles yet to be announced.
Joel McHale returns for a special two-hour season premiere of the baking competition series Crime Scene Kitchen on Monday, May 22 (8-10 p.m. Et/Pt). The following week, on May 29, it will air in its regular time slot at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. Crime Scene Kitchen follows bakers as they taste test various desserts and attempt to decode what they’re tasting to re-create the recipe for celebrity judges chef Curtis Stone and cake artist Yolanda Gampp. Stone and Gampp then decide who made the tastiest treat that was most similar to the original.
Crime Scene Kitchen is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment and Fly on the Wall Entertainment.
- 4/5/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC has ordered a reality series based on Mattel’s iconic Hot Wheels toys.
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge is a described as a car makeover series where car fans will face off to transform an ordinary vehicle into a Hot Wheels showstopper, inspired by personal stories and pop culture touchstones, in a high-tech, decked-out garage.
The 10-episode series will be hosted by Rutledge Wood (Top Gear US), who will also serve as one of the show’s judges.
“Everyone remembers their first car, the life experiences they had and the friends who came along for the ride,” said Corie Henson, executive vp unscripted programming at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Hot Wheels is a legendary brand that has created a space for imaginations to run free.”
The show will have a rotating panel of celebrity guest judges joining resident experts Hertrech Eugene Jr., an influencer in car culture and the drift scene,...
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge is a described as a car makeover series where car fans will face off to transform an ordinary vehicle into a Hot Wheels showstopper, inspired by personal stories and pop culture touchstones, in a high-tech, decked-out garage.
The 10-episode series will be hosted by Rutledge Wood (Top Gear US), who will also serve as one of the show’s judges.
“Everyone remembers their first car, the life experiences they had and the friends who came along for the ride,” said Corie Henson, executive vp unscripted programming at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Hot Wheels is a legendary brand that has created a space for imaginations to run free.”
The show will have a rotating panel of celebrity guest judges joining resident experts Hertrech Eugene Jr., an influencer in car culture and the drift scene,...
- 3/7/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC has handed a series order to car makeover competition series Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge from Endemol Shine North America, Workerbee and Mattel Television.
The competition, which is based on the popular toy cars, will be hosted by Rutledge Wood, who will also serve as one of the judges. The 10-episode series gives Hot Wheels fans the opportunity to rebuild a nostalgic car from their past into a life-sized Hot Wheels creation.
In each episode, two contestants will face off. Their goal is to use personal stories and pop culture touchstones to transform their car into a Hot Wheels. They’ll receive help from a team of technicians known as “The Car Pool.” To raise the stakes of the competition, the show has thrown in a larger-than-life vending machine known as the the Inspirationator 5000 that will rev up in each episode to present the contestants with a twist in the road.
The competition, which is based on the popular toy cars, will be hosted by Rutledge Wood, who will also serve as one of the judges. The 10-episode series gives Hot Wheels fans the opportunity to rebuild a nostalgic car from their past into a life-sized Hot Wheels creation.
In each episode, two contestants will face off. Their goal is to use personal stories and pop culture touchstones to transform their car into a Hot Wheels. They’ll receive help from a team of technicians known as “The Car Pool.” To raise the stakes of the competition, the show has thrown in a larger-than-life vending machine known as the the Inspirationator 5000 that will rev up in each episode to present the contestants with a twist in the road.
- 3/7/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
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Fox is going to continue playing with Lego.
The network has renewed its competition series Lego Masters, hosted by Will Arnett, for a fourth season. Fox has also picked up a second edition of the short-run spinoff Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular ahead of its Dec. 19 premiere. Both are set to air in the 2023-24 season.
“Lego Masters represents what TV does best, bringing all ages together for a night of family-friendly fun and competition,” said Allison Wallach, president unscripted programming at Fox. “The builders raised the bar with an incredible fusion of creativity and engineering genius in season three, which featured even more pop culture-piercing themed episodes and our toughest competition yet. With Will Arnett back as host, alongside our immensely talented production crew and partners at Endemol Shine North America, the sky’s the limit on season four.”
Lego Masters is averaging 3.5 million...
Fox is going to continue playing with Lego.
The network has renewed its competition series Lego Masters, hosted by Will Arnett, for a fourth season. Fox has also picked up a second edition of the short-run spinoff Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular ahead of its Dec. 19 premiere. Both are set to air in the 2023-24 season.
“Lego Masters represents what TV does best, bringing all ages together for a night of family-friendly fun and competition,” said Allison Wallach, president unscripted programming at Fox. “The builders raised the bar with an incredible fusion of creativity and engineering genius in season three, which featured even more pop culture-piercing themed episodes and our toughest competition yet. With Will Arnett back as host, alongside our immensely talented production crew and partners at Endemol Shine North America, the sky’s the limit on season four.”
Lego Masters is averaging 3.5 million...
- 12/14/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Lego Masters” has been renewed for its fourth season at Fox. Additionally, the series has set a second installment of “Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular.”
Season 4 will premiere during the 2023-2024 TV season. The series, hosted and executive produced by Will Arnett, is based on the British series of the same name and sees teams of Lego enthusiasts compete in different building challenges to win a cash prize and earn the title of Lego Masters.
The renewal of “Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular” comes ahead of the first installment, which airs on Dec. 19, 20 and 21. This year’s special sees Robin Thicke, Cheryl Hines, Finesse Mitchell and Leslie Jordan, who tragically died this year, team up with previous “Lego Masters” contestants Boone Langston, Mel Brown, Natalie Cleveland and Dominic Forte and win money for charity. The second “Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular” is set for December 2023.
Lego Masters is produced by Endemol Shine North America,...
Season 4 will premiere during the 2023-2024 TV season. The series, hosted and executive produced by Will Arnett, is based on the British series of the same name and sees teams of Lego enthusiasts compete in different building challenges to win a cash prize and earn the title of Lego Masters.
The renewal of “Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular” comes ahead of the first installment, which airs on Dec. 19, 20 and 21. This year’s special sees Robin Thicke, Cheryl Hines, Finesse Mitchell and Leslie Jordan, who tragically died this year, team up with previous “Lego Masters” contestants Boone Langston, Mel Brown, Natalie Cleveland and Dominic Forte and win money for charity. The second “Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular” is set for December 2023.
Lego Masters is produced by Endemol Shine North America,...
- 12/14/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Fox is bringing back its competition format Lego Masters for a fourth season.
Will Arnett returns to host and exec produce the series, which has its two-hour season three finale airing tonight.
The fourth season will air during the 2023-24 season. The holiday-themed Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular is airing as a three-night event starting on December 19 and a second celebrity installment will also air in December 2023.
The move marks the first programming decision made by Allison Wallach, who was appointed as President, Unscripted Programming at Fox Entertainment, as revealed by Deadline last week.
Based on the British series, Lego Masters sees teams go head-to-head in a series of brick-building challenges.
Fox said that the third season is averaging 3.5 million multi-platform viewers, more than doubling its Live + Same Day delivery by +123.
Lego Masters is produced by Endemol Shine North America, Tuesday’s Child and Plan B Entertainment. It is exec produced by Arnett,...
Will Arnett returns to host and exec produce the series, which has its two-hour season three finale airing tonight.
The fourth season will air during the 2023-24 season. The holiday-themed Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular is airing as a three-night event starting on December 19 and a second celebrity installment will also air in December 2023.
The move marks the first programming decision made by Allison Wallach, who was appointed as President, Unscripted Programming at Fox Entertainment, as revealed by Deadline last week.
Based on the British series, Lego Masters sees teams go head-to-head in a series of brick-building challenges.
Fox said that the third season is averaging 3.5 million multi-platform viewers, more than doubling its Live + Same Day delivery by +123.
Lego Masters is produced by Endemol Shine North America, Tuesday’s Child and Plan B Entertainment. It is exec produced by Arnett,...
- 12/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video shared the official trailer for upcoming Western drama series “The English,” starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer. All six episodes of the limited series will premiere on November 11 exclusively in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Nordics on Prime Video, following its November 10 UK premiere on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. The series is created by Hugo Blick, who also serves as an executive producer, director and writer.
The series follows aristocratic Englishwoman Lady Cornelia Locke, played by Blunt, and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout named Eli Whipp, played by Spencer. They come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood.
“The English” is produced by Drama Republic, a Mediawan company, and Eight Rooks. Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten serves as a producer on “The English.” Global distribution is handled by All3Media Intl.
The series follows aristocratic Englishwoman Lady Cornelia Locke, played by Blunt, and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout named Eli Whipp, played by Spencer. They come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood.
“The English” is produced by Drama Republic, a Mediawan company, and Eight Rooks. Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten serves as a producer on “The English.” Global distribution is handled by All3Media Intl.
- 10/13/2022
- by EJ Panaligan and Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sylvester Stallone, Bear Grylls and Endemol Shine North America have established a production partnership with plans to create high-adrenaline series.
The Rocky and Rambo star and the Man vs. Wild star and the Lego Masters producer are teaming up to create “genre-bending” adventure series.
Stallone will exec produce via his Balboa Productions, along with Kourosh Taj, his head of unscripted development and Carrie Keagan, while Grylls will exec produce for his Natural Studios, which is a joint venture with Banijay, alongside his co-ceo Delbert Shoopman. Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre will exec produce for Endemol Shine North America.
Balboa Productions is behind Taylor Sheridan’s Stallone-fronted Paramount+ series Tulsa King as well as feature films Samaritan and Rambo: Last Blood as well as Dazn feature doc One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz.
The Natural Studios was launched in 2019 and is responsible for series such as Disney+’s Running Wild and Netflix’s You Vs Wild.
The Rocky and Rambo star and the Man vs. Wild star and the Lego Masters producer are teaming up to create “genre-bending” adventure series.
Stallone will exec produce via his Balboa Productions, along with Kourosh Taj, his head of unscripted development and Carrie Keagan, while Grylls will exec produce for his Natural Studios, which is a joint venture with Banijay, alongside his co-ceo Delbert Shoopman. Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre will exec produce for Endemol Shine North America.
Balboa Productions is behind Taylor Sheridan’s Stallone-fronted Paramount+ series Tulsa King as well as feature films Samaritan and Rambo: Last Blood as well as Dazn feature doc One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz.
The Natural Studios was launched in 2019 and is responsible for series such as Disney+’s Running Wild and Netflix’s You Vs Wild.
- 10/13/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Masterchef’ has been renewed for Season 13. Chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, chef Aaron Sanchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich will return to judge the cooking competition series.
According to Fox, ‘Masterchef’ currently reaches an average of 4.7 million people in multi-platform viewering.
The series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Along with Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.
Ramsay is now one year into his deal with Fox, as he and the network established the joint venture Studio Ramsay Global in August 2021.
The studio produces all new series featuring and/or produced by Ramsay, with Fox alternative entertainment president Rob Wade overseeing production. Ramsay’s series created for other platforms prior to the formation of the company, including ‘Masterchef’, continue to be produced by their respective production entities.
According to Fox, ‘Masterchef’ currently reaches an average of 4.7 million people in multi-platform viewering.
The series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Along with Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.
Ramsay is now one year into his deal with Fox, as he and the network established the joint venture Studio Ramsay Global in August 2021.
The studio produces all new series featuring and/or produced by Ramsay, with Fox alternative entertainment president Rob Wade overseeing production. Ramsay’s series created for other platforms prior to the formation of the company, including ‘Masterchef’, continue to be produced by their respective production entities.
- 9/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Masterchef will be back for another season at Fox.
The series has landed a renewal for Season 13, hours ahead of its season finale.
The hit series features award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich.
The network has revealed that the series averages 4.7 million multi-platform viewers, marking a +108 lift from Live + Same Day.
Expanding to two hours on August 17, the series has led Fox to two consecutive Wednesday night wins among Adults 18-49.
The series is Fox's most-watched summer show and ranks #3 amongst all broadcast networks, coming in behind Big Brother and America's Got Talent.
On the Season 12 finale episode of Masterchef: Back to Win, airing tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 14 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt), "former judge Christina Tosi of Milk Bar returns and a winner is crowned," Fox teases.
"The three remaining chefs rush against the clock to complete their final...
The series has landed a renewal for Season 13, hours ahead of its season finale.
The hit series features award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich.
The network has revealed that the series averages 4.7 million multi-platform viewers, marking a +108 lift from Live + Same Day.
Expanding to two hours on August 17, the series has led Fox to two consecutive Wednesday night wins among Adults 18-49.
The series is Fox's most-watched summer show and ranks #3 amongst all broadcast networks, coming in behind Big Brother and America's Got Talent.
On the Season 12 finale episode of Masterchef: Back to Win, airing tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 14 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt), "former judge Christina Tosi of Milk Bar returns and a winner is crowned," Fox teases.
"The three remaining chefs rush against the clock to complete their final...
- 9/14/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Contestants Michael, Dara and Christian in the season 12 finale part 2 episode (Photo © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef will continue to be one of Fox’s primetime staples, dishing up an order for a 13th season. The cooking competition series has been renewed by Fox for season 13 ahead of its season 12 finale.
The network confirmed the renewal and announced season 13 will once again feature Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez, and restaurateur Joe Bastianich. Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy, and DJ Nurre executive produce.
Casting is now underway for the upcoming 13th season. Interested chefs must be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2023 to apply. For additional rules and requirements, visit www.masterchefcasting.com.
Season 12 has been averaging 4.7 million viewers across multiple platforms. The season 12 finale airs on September 14, 2022 at 8pm Et/Pt and features the return of fan-favorite judge Christina Tosi. Per Fox:...
Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef will continue to be one of Fox’s primetime staples, dishing up an order for a 13th season. The cooking competition series has been renewed by Fox for season 13 ahead of its season 12 finale.
The network confirmed the renewal and announced season 13 will once again feature Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez, and restaurateur Joe Bastianich. Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy, and DJ Nurre executive produce.
Casting is now underway for the upcoming 13th season. Interested chefs must be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2023 to apply. For additional rules and requirements, visit www.masterchefcasting.com.
Season 12 has been averaging 4.7 million viewers across multiple platforms. The season 12 finale airs on September 14, 2022 at 8pm Et/Pt and features the return of fan-favorite judge Christina Tosi. Per Fox:...
- 9/14/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Masterchef” has been renewed for a thirteenth season at Fox. Chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich all return to judge the cooking competition series.
The news comes ahead of the finale of Season 12, which airs Wednesday and features the return of former judge Christina Tosi, chef and owner of Milk Bar.
According to Fox, “Masterchef” currently reaches an average of 4.7 million people in multi-platform viewering. The series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Along with Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.
Ramsay is now one year into his deal with Fox, as he and the network established the joint venture Studio Ramsay Global in August 2021. The studio produces all new series featuring and/or produced by Ramsay,...
The news comes ahead of the finale of Season 12, which airs Wednesday and features the return of former judge Christina Tosi, chef and owner of Milk Bar.
According to Fox, “Masterchef” currently reaches an average of 4.7 million people in multi-platform viewering. The series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Along with Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.
Ramsay is now one year into his deal with Fox, as he and the network established the joint venture Studio Ramsay Global in August 2021. The studio produces all new series featuring and/or produced by Ramsay,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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