The reality show MasterChef is launching a new 24/7 edition—a live, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week format, popular in other shows like 'La Casa de los Famosos México' and 'La Granja VIP'. MasterChef has had it all, from a children's edition to celebrities, but unlike previous seasons where viewers saw edited episodes with the most relevant moments of each week, this version will allow observing the participants' evolution in real time. 'So you thought you knew MasterChef?', warns a new promotional video that reveals some novelties. Premiere of 'MasterChef 24/7': When and where to watch the new season? The premiere of MasterChef 24/7 is scheduled for May 17, 2026, on Azteca UNO. The culinary reality show will last for about three months, during which the contestants will remain isolated to focus on the competition. 'MasterChef 24/7' Format: What changes in the culinary competition? The production announced that the goal is to find those who can master the format's demands: 'This is a new world where the fire never goes out... every mistake, every tear, without pauses, without rest, just fire, until technique becomes instinct and pressure brings perfection'. Host Ricardo Casares previously explained that there will be an increase in the complexity of the challenges: 'MasterChef will take care of preparing them so that the challenges are on point'. In addition, specialized masterclasses will be incorporated, designed to elevate the technical level before each challenge with the chefs. One of the central elements of the new format is direct interaction with the audience. However, the selection process considers several elements: culinary creativity, passion for cooking, adaptability, personality on camera, and willingness to live under pressure. MasterChef 2026 In-Person Casting: Date and venue confirmed In addition to digital registration, an in-person casting was announced for those who cannot complete the process online: Date: April 15, 2026, Venue: Foro de Venga la Alegría, TV Azteca Ajusco, Time: 9:00 AM. In this format, applicants must attend with a dish already prepared and present their proposal to the cameras, explaining their process and motivation. The production stated that this mechanism seeks to facilitate the participation of people who have had difficulties with the digital registration process. This process constitutes the first filter to select the participants. Among the confirmed requirements are: Being of legal age, accepting terms and conditions, suspending personal activities for at least three months, and sending a presentation video with culinary skills. The requested video must be approximately three minutes long and answer specific questions about: motivation to participate, personal story related to cooking, gastronomic level, recipes they master, and personality traits. The production clarified that no professional training in gastronomy is required, which opens the call for diverse profiles. According to official information, there is no single profile to enter the program. In the official trailer, it is mentioned that the public will have 'the pan by the handle', meaning that the participants' permanence now depends on the public's online vote. Judges of 'MasterChef México' 2026 According to the promotional video published by TV Azteca, the judges of MasterChef 24/7 are once again: Zahie Téllez, Alfonso 'Poncho' Cadena, Adrián Herrera. What will be seen in the 24/7 broadcast of 'MasterChef México'? Continuous surveillance means that the public will be able to observe: real-time dish preparation, rehearsals and recipe practice, daily coexistence between participants, and reactions before and after the evaluations. Former participant Rahmar Villegas previously explained the scope of this change: 'You see the smiles but there are people who have friction, you will see screams and arguments... It will definitely change lives and change perspectives of people who you normally see very tough in the kitchen and you will see them fall apart at home'. Along the same lines, it was detailed that in previous seasons, contestants remained isolated for weeks without the public knowing what happened outside the challenges. MasterChef 24/7 Casting: Requirements and process to participate The casting for MasterChef México 2026 opened on February 16 through a digital form. ¡Este arroz ya se coció!
