Masterchef Pakistan Season 2 finds a home and it is HUM Network

WEB DESK: More than a decade ago, Pakistanis experienced the thrill of a much-loved global show, Masterchef through Masterchef Pakistan which was won by Ammara Noman. Now, the show is back after a long hiatus and has finally found the right space to be televised on Hum TV alongside none other than Hum Network’s Masala TV, one of the most successful food channels, in the country.

The auditions for this season kicked off two months ago, and the contestants have been hand picked by the culinary experts.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by MasterChef Pakistan season 2 (@masterchefofficialpk)

However, the judges who have made the cut to appear and grill the 24 aspiring to become chefs, are Test Kitchen famous Chef Asad Monga, full of energy Chef Saadat and lastly Sugaries founder, Mahwish Aziz. The trio appears to be very energetic and appears to be quite receptive of fusion food and trying new recipes by culinary enthusiasts.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by MasterChef Pakistan season 2 (@masterchefofficialpk)

Beginning originally in the UK on BBC the first episode of MasterChef – The British Grand Prix for Amateur Chefs aired on July 2, 1990, with contestants given £30 and two and a half hours to prepare a three-course meal. Judged by host Loyd Grossman alongside Richard Shepherd and Michael Caine, Brian Glover emerged victorious, though Joan Bunting later won the inaugural series. The original show ran for 11 years before ending, but returned in 2005 as MasterChef Goes Large, presented by John Torode and Gregg Wallace. With dramatic voiceovers and a reality-TV style, the reboot struck a chord, crowning Thomasina Miers as its first champion.

Fela and food: how Lagos restaurants are serving up music star’s legacy

In 2008, the programme reverted to its original name, spawning multiple spin-offs, including Junior MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef, and MasterChef: The Professionals. Its success also paved the way for other hit cookery formats such as The Great British Bake Off. Today, MasterChef is a global franchise, with many contestants achieving professional culinary careers.

But will the show lead to a plethora of memes like the ones based on Gordon Ramsey? Guess we will have to watch to find out so stay tuned and watch this space!