MUMBAI: Star World and Star World HD will start airing the fifth season of MasterChef U.S. Junior starting 26 March at the prime time 9pm slot. The fifth season of the show, to be aired every Sunday, premiered in the US on 9 February this year with chefs -- Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi acting as the series' judges, along with various guest judges.

MasterChef U.S. is based on the format of the U.K. series Junior MasterChef in which nine-to twelve-year-olds compete. MasterChef USA aims at selecting young kids between ages of 8 and 13 and honing their culinary aptitude. The contestants will have a platform to showcase their talent and create stunning dishes far beyond their age to win the coveted title of Junior MasterChef and the grand prize of $100,000.

A Star India release stated that, this summer, it’s time for kids in India to hone some cooking skills by drawing inspiration from the junior chefs on MasterChef U.S. Junior Season 5.

In Season 5, the kids will face exciting challenges, including one from former First Lady Michelle Obama; a first-ever vegan challenge from guest judge Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory); and cooking for other VIPs including Modern Family‘s Julie Bowen and The Muppets’ Miss Piggy and Swedish Chef.