: Contestants must receive at least two "yes" votes from the three judges to earn a white MasterChef apron and move on to the next round.
: The winner of the season receives a $250,000 grand prize, their own cookbook deal, and the MasterChef trophy. [S3E1] Auditions #1
: Hopeful solo artists and groups perform in front of a live audience and the judging panel to secure a spot in the next phase of the competition. : Contestants must receive at least two "yes"
In this premiere, which aired on , judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and Graham Elliot begin their nationwide search for the best amateur cook in America. 000 grand prize
: Initial auditions for this season took place in cities including Los Angeles and Seattle .