Food
Fox renews season 13 of cooking competition series ‘Masterchef’’
Mumbai: US broadcaster Fox has renewed its cooking competition series Masterchef for a 13th season. The judges are chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich.
According to the broadcaster, the show has 4.7 million multi-platform viewers on average, a +108 percent increase from the same day on Live+. The show, expanding to two hours on 17 August 2022, has led Fox to two consecutive Wednesday night wins among adults 18-49.
Produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, the format of the series was created by Franc Roddam. Ramsay, Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy, and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers of Masterchef.
The show is now casting for talented amateur cooks from all types of backgrounds and with a range of cooking styles. Aspiring chefs can visit www.masterchefcasting.com for eligibility rules and other terms and conditions. People must be 18 years old or older as of 1 January, 2023.
MUMBAI: Get ready to spice up your screen time! Balaji Telefilms is back with its latest Youtube original, Saas Bahu Aur Swaad, premiering October 7, blending family drama with the irresistible aroma of home-cooked nostalgia.
Set in the vibrant city of Agra, the series follows Indu Rastogi, a devoted homemaker whose cooking keeps the family together, even if her efforts often go unnoticed. Enter Riya, the spirited new bahu with dreams of carving her own identity. What starts as a clash of values soon turns into unexpected companionship when Riya discovers Indu’s hidden culinary talent. Together, they navigate a world where age-old traditions meet modern aspirations, served with laughter, warmth, and plenty of relatable family moments.
Starring Chahat Pandey and Abhishek Malik in lead roles, the show also features Shaktee Singh, Mahi Sharma, Seema Singh, Kushal Shah, and Shreya Acharya. It promises a perfect festive-season watch that is light-hearted yet emotional, nostalgic yet fresh.
Balaji Telefilms Digital group chief revenue officer Nitin Burman said, “This series celebrates women, families, and the everyday magic that happens around the dining table. Audiences will join the Rastogi family for a story filled with warmth, humour, and flavour.”
Chahat Pandey added, “Riya’s journey celebrates every woman who dares to dream big. The mix of humour, heartfelt moments, and food makes the show so relatable, and I can’t wait for viewers to laugh, cry, and cheer along with us.”
Abhishek Malik, playing Karan, reflected, “Karan represents the modern Indian son and husband, balancing tradition and progress. The show is full of laughter, food, and genuine emotion, and I hope it sparks empathy and a few surprises for viewers.”
With its unique blend of heartfelt storytelling, humour, and the comfort of home-cooked nostalgia, Saas Bahu Aur Swaad is set to become a must-watch for families everywhere. Episodes stream every Tuesday and Thursday, exclusively on the Balaji Telefilms Youtube Channel.
