What time is the MasterChef season 12 premiere tonight, May 25? (How to watch)

Gather all your cooking supplies and favorite kitchen apron, MasterChef season 12, also called MasterChef: Back to Win) premieres tonight! If you came here to find all the details on MasterChef season 12 episode 1, including what time it premieres on FOX and how to watch, we’ve got your back! Below, we share everything you need to know.

MasterChef was renewed for season 12 back in Aug. 2021, and it’s easy to see why. The cooking competition series continues to be a FOX favorite. And while many thought the season would experience delays due to the pandemic, we’re happy it here just in time for the summer TV season as temperatures are heating up both outside and in the MasterChef kitchen.

Now, this season is not like the others. Dubbed MasterChef: Back to Win, this season will bring 20 previous contestants to give them another chance at the title. As we previously reported, two MasterChef Junior alums (Dara and Shayne) are among those competing, now as adults. A prize of $250,000 is on the line, let’s get cooking!

Who are the MasterChef: Back to Win judges?

Chef and host Gordon Ramsay returns as judge, along with chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianic.

Who are the chefs competing in MasterChef: Back to Win?

Here are the returning chefs and which season they first appeared in:

• Michael (season 10)
• Tommy (season 6)
• Derrick (season 6)
• Shelly (season 6)
• Brandi (season 7)
• Bri (season 10)
• Willie (season 5)
• Fred (season 10)
• Stephen (season 6)
• Gabriel (season 8)
• Samantha (season 9)
• Emily (season 9)
• Shayne (MasterChef Junior season 5)
• Alejandro (season 11)
• Cate (season 8)
• Dara (MasterChef Junior season 1)
• Amanda (season 6)
• Christian (season 5)
• Bowen (season 9)
• Shanika (season 9)

Who time is the MasterChef: Back to Win premiere on tonight?

The season premiere, titled “Back to Win – Audition Battles,” kicks off tonight, Wednesday, May 25, at 8 p.m. ET only on FOX. And it’s double the fun as the premiere episode will be followed by So You Think You Can Dance season 17 episode 2, at approximately 9:01 p.m. ET. Don’t miss out! Watch on the FOX network or stream it on FOX via fuboTV.