MasterChef fans beg Channel 10 for a seniors version of hit show where contestants share family recipes ‘handed down over the years’
Junior MasterChef Australia was a rating smash when it premiered in 2010.
And now, MasterChef fans are begging Channel 10 for a seniors version of the hit cooking show.
Posting in a popular MasterChef Facebook group, one viewer came up with the brilliant idea which had others overwhelmingly rushing to agree with him.
What a brilliant idea! MasterChef fans took to Facebook to beg Channel 10 for a seniors version of hit show, where contestants share family recipes ‘handed down over the years’ (Pictured left to right are MasterChef judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo)
‘So, I’ve been thinking, we have MC Aus and Junior MC Aus. How about introducing a new, awesome MC SENIORS Aus?’ he said.
‘Something like a slower but more classic recipes version? No ridiculous running etc. and pressure test but just showcasing amazing, tried, trusted and true recipes, and sharing our family’s recipes handed down over the years?’ he further suggested.
Many fans agreed, admitting that was a show that’d tune in to see.
Support! Many fans agreed, admitting that was a show that’d tune in to see every week
‘What a great idea,’ commented one, adding an emoji of two hands clapping.
Another said: ‘Absolutely brilliant idea. I’d love to learn to cook the basic classics.’
‘Would adore that idea. 50 plus comp,’ agreed one.
We’ll pass! Others worried about the quality of the food and thought there was already enough cooking shows on TV
However, not everyone was on board, with some questioning how good the dishes would really be.
‘Oh dear, no! Porridge sandwiches,’ one joked.
While another pointed out she thought there was enough cooking shows already.
Gordon thought of it first! However this isn’t the first time someone has come up with the idea for a seniors version of the program, with US MasterChef judge Gordon Ramsay filming a parody version for the Late, Late Show with James Corden in 2018 (Gordon and James pictured)
‘So you want TV to be filled with cooking shows, blah,’ she said.
This isn’t the first time the idea has been flouted with US MasterChef judge Gordon Ramsay filming a parody version for the Late, Late Show with James Corden in 2018.
In the humorous clip, Gordon is seen using his trademark bluntness to hurry the contestants along as they fall asleep in the kitchen.
A taste of what is to come? In the humorous clip, Gordon is seen using his trademark bluntness to hurry the contestants along and is served delicacies such as a bowl of candy with a pair of dentures and chicken with a side of dozens of pills
In the end, Gordon and fellow judge James are served delicacies such as a bowl of candy with a pair of dentures and chicken with a side of dozens of pills.
Meanwhile, Junior MasterChef Australia was expected to return to screens later this year after Endemol Shine Australia put out a casting call in April.
It would be the first time the program has aired in Australia since the season two finale in 2011.
Casting call: Meanwhile, Junior MasterChef Australia was expected to air later this year after Endemol Shine Australia put out a casting call in April. It would be the first time that the series has aired since the season two finale in 2011
The production company advised they were looking for children aged between nine and 14 to appear on the children’s version of the hit reality series.
The upcoming series was slated to be filmed in its Melbourne studios and required contestants to be available for six consecutive weeks around July/August 2020.
This now looks to be in jeopardy as parts of Melbourne have locked down as the city battles a major surge in coronavirus cases.
In doubt! The casting call revealed the series was slated to be filmed in its Melbourne studios and required contestants to be available for six consecutive weeks around July/August 2020. This now looks to be in doubt, after Melbourne battles a sudden surge in coronavirus cases