Plot Synopsis

MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS is a two-night event series that features nine young culinary contestants cooking up seasonal delights themed to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and more. Judges Gordon Ramsay, his daughter Tilly Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Daphne Oz crown a winner, who takes home the ultimate holiday gift: a $25,000 grand prize, a Viking Kitchen package and the MASTERCHEF snow globe trophy. And this holiday season, each junior chef leaves with a kitchen-related prize, including a Viking Kitchen package for the runner-up. The nine contestants are:

Colbie (Age: 10; City: Bellingham, WA)
Elijah (9; Ellicott City, MD)
Emerson (9; Cary, NC);
Landon (9; Jacksonville, FL)
Lorenzo (11; Miami, FL)
Mina (8; Spring, TX)
Rae (11; Oakville, TX)
Xiaowan (8; Chino Hills, CA)
Zarah (9; Upper Marlboro, MD)

This four-part series airs on two consecutive nights from 8-10pm ET/PT on FOX, beginning Sunday, December 10, 2023:

"Let It Snow!" (Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8pm): Gordon Ramsay welcomes nine young culinary contestants to cook up seasonal delights.

"The Pies the Limit!" (Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 9pm): The junior chefs continue to celebrate holiday traditions by trying to create the best savoury pie.

"Ghosts of Holiday Presents" (Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8pm): The top four contestants face a mystery box challenge.

"Finale Feast" (Monday, December 11, 2023 at 9pm): The winner is crowned and takes home the ultimate holiday gift -- a $25,000 grand prize and a MasterChef snow globe trophy; Joe Bastianich guest judges.