Perdita
06-01-2010, 11:47
Details of BBC One cookery show Masterchef's sixth series have been confirmed.
Judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode will return to test 132 more amateur cooks in February, when the show will air in a new primetime slot for eight weeks.
New twists include the comeback contestants facing a new palate test, where they have to recognise ingredients cooked by chef John Torode, and some "brutal skills tests" in the quarter-finals.
During the semi-finals, the chefs will be challenged with cooking at the WI HQ, preparing a banquet at the Tower of London and travelling to the Rajasthan desert in India for three days in 100 degree heat, where they will make a meal for a Maharajah. One of their final challenges will be to cook a meal for one of the greatest living chefs Alain Ducasse.
The show's executive editor Karen Ross said: "MasterChef has consistently produced the most successful winners in any UK competition. Two have opened their own acclaimed restaurants, six have gone on to work in top Michelin stared kitchens and over 60 have left their careers to live their foodie dream - changing their lives forever. This series sees only the best cooks survive - there is nowhere to hide!"
Masterchef returns on Wednesday, February 24 on BBC One.
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Judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode will return to test 132 more amateur cooks in February, when the show will air in a new primetime slot for eight weeks.
New twists include the comeback contestants facing a new palate test, where they have to recognise ingredients cooked by chef John Torode, and some "brutal skills tests" in the quarter-finals.
During the semi-finals, the chefs will be challenged with cooking at the WI HQ, preparing a banquet at the Tower of London and travelling to the Rajasthan desert in India for three days in 100 degree heat, where they will make a meal for a Maharajah. One of their final challenges will be to cook a meal for one of the greatest living chefs Alain Ducasse.
The show's executive editor Karen Ross said: "MasterChef has consistently produced the most successful winners in any UK competition. Two have opened their own acclaimed restaurants, six have gone on to work in top Michelin stared kitchens and over 60 have left their careers to live their foodie dream - changing their lives forever. This series sees only the best cooks survive - there is nowhere to hide!"
Masterchef returns on Wednesday, February 24 on BBC One.
DS
:cheer: Love this show