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Shine TV in association with Ziji Productions for BBC One

MasterChef: The Professionals is back for its seventeenth season, as 32 ambitious chefs from across the country battle to become the 2024 Champion.

Presiding over the UK’s most revered cooking competition are Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, renowned chef Monica Galetti and celebrated MasterChef judge, Gregg Wallace, all eager to discover a brand new culinary star.

Over seven weeks, the 32 professional chefs will have their skills, creativity and culinary knowledge put to the test in a series of demanding challenges as the judges hunt out the most impressive talent in the industry. Only the best will be in with a chance of winning the coveted MasterChef: The Professionals trophy. 

Ratings:

  • Season 16 delivered an average audience of 3m viewers
  • The Professionals S14 achieved its highest ever market share