It's been two years since entrepreneur Shawn Godfrey became a millionaire on the
fourth season of MasterChef South Africa and now it's back, but in a different kitchen.
As we spilt in the
News Shorts, Primedia Studios has acquired the rights to it, in their third reality format purchase - they executively produced last year's Deal or No Deal return and The Masked Singer on SABC1 and 3.
The MasterChef comeback will be on S3 instead of M-Net and the search is on for 20 contestants who have what it takes to show off their skills on free-to-air TV.
The format
A quick recap in case you aren't famiiar with it:
Amateur chefs who cook as a hobby and have no experience in the food industry embark on a mission to become a MasterChef.
Contestants are put through their paces with various challenges as they compete head-to-head to create delicious dishes.
The prize
R1-million.
Who is the show looking for?
Amateur cooking enthusiasts who have never earned a living as a professional chef.
You need to be 18-years or older by 1 May 2024 and be passionate about food and cooking.
This is what the selectors will be looking for when choosing the 20 finalists: culinary skills, enthusiasm, drive, love of food and a desire to change your life.
You should be someone who cooks a lot and all the time. You should know your way around a kitchen, have some killer recipes, know how to work with food, and have a few culinary tricks up your sleeve.
Applications are open to South African citizens or those with valid permits or permanent residence status in the country.
Must knows
The series will be produced by Homebrew Films and filming takes place in Cape Town between 29 April to 8 June 2024.
The producers will pay for your flight if you're selected as one of the 20 finalists and don't live in Cape Town.
During filming, all the finalists will stay at the accommodation provided by the producers and will receive a stipend.
The judges haven't been confirmed yet.
How to apply
You need to fill the in the application form which you'll find on the show's website here:
MasterChef South Africa 5 application form
Once complete, e-mail it to:
info@masterchefsa.tv
The show will be in touch with you if your application gets shortlisted.
Closing date: Friday 15 March 2024 at 23h59.
We hope to see you in a snazzy apron!