Season 16, titled MasterChef: Global Gauntlet, pits 20 home cooks against each other in a World Cup-inspired competition where contestants represent four global regions tied to their heritage: the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Episodes
Episode 1
Auditions Day 1 (Europe)
April 15, 202642m8.5
Eight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe.
Episode 2
Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)
April 22, 202642m7.0
Eight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region.
Episode 3
Auditions Day 3: Africa
April 29, 202642m
