Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT MasterChef was an instant hit in the UK when it first aired in 1991, but some of the show is more fake than real. However, it's so entertaining that the show has been syndicated worldwide. It has been fronted in the US by Gordan Ramsay since 2010.
However, the catch is that they are then told to keep pretending they are working and recreate the last-minute mayhem for the cameras. One important thing to note is that contestants cannot change their dishes after the clock stops. The Contestants Don't Get To Choose What They Wear While many would assume that the myriad of MasterChef contestants would be allowed to wear what they want - especially as the show is about cooking rather than style - that's not the case. Season 5 contestant Elise Mayfield revealed to AV Club that the producers decide the contestants' outfits. Their choices are mostly to do with each contestant's personality and background.
Contestants Are Taught The Dishes Beforehand It seems odd when multiple contestants cook a similar dish while claiming they've never made it at home. This is especially true when the dish they are cooking is not easy, like a chocolate soufflé, which is notoriously tricky. However, there's a simple answer to this, as revealed by season 5 contestant Elizabeth Cauvel: the contestants are taught certain dishes beforehand .
For example, she says Masterchef Australia judge Matt Preston would take to people interested in writing about food, while Gary Mehigan favored those who used classic techniques in the kitchen. Of course, this is just one person's experience of the show, and Zaslavsky emphasizes that these personal connections did not affect judging.
Auditions Are Not Just About Cooking A vital part of the MasterChef viewing experience is the audition rounds. It's a fun experience to guess which person will be chosen, and it can provide a sense of schadenfreude to see people crumbling under pressure.