Episode
MasterChef: Audition 1
Overview
100 amateur chefs are flown to Los Angeles to see if they have what it takes to be the next MasterChef. The contestants prepare their signature dishes for the panel of judges. Only those who impress the judges with their presentation, creativity, and originality will get an apron and move onto the next round.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2011-06-06
Episode context
Audition 1 is Episode 1 in Season 2 of MasterChef. It aired on 2011-06-06.
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