Mumbai: Lifestyle channel Zee Zest has announced the third season of ‘Junior Masterchef Australia’, starting 16 August. Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo, and Andy Allen return as judges for the show which will air every Monday and Tuesday at 11 a.m.

The cooking reality show features 14 contestants who were selected after beating almost 2,000 young aspirants by cooking up the best food. These talented young chefs will be tasked with unimaginable challenges in the hopes of materialising their dreams. The contestants will have the opportunity to showcase their best dishes to judges from across the globe, said the channel in a statement.

“We are elated to air ‘Junior Masterchef Australia’ – a show that is an adequate representation of ‘age is just a number.’ The dishes and meticulous plating by the kids will leave viewers awestruck and wanting for more! With contestants from diverse backgrounds and skillsets that match up to established culinary legends, the show is set to keep viewers on their toes as one winner emerges as the champion," said Zee Zest’s business head, Amit Nair.