Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, today announces the return of MasterChef Asia after a 10-year hiatus.

Under the agreement, Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio (part of Endemol Shine India) will produce a new 10 x 60’ series of MasterChef Asia in Macao, a designated UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy which is celebrated for its incredible cuisine. The returning series will welcome back 10 ex-MasterChef contestants, each bringing their local flair to the kitchen for a second chance at being crowned a culinary champion.

The series will air on TLC, Discovery, and the Asian Food Network across India, Southeast Asia, Greater China and Korea, Lala TV in Japan, as well as the Fatafeat channel in the Middle East. The series is produced in partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office.

Rashmi Bajpai, EVP Asia, Banijay Rights, who brokered the deal, said: “The return of MasterChef Asia marks a significant milestone for this iconic global format and the Asian television market. We are proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery to deliver an exciting new series that reflects Asia’s extraordinary culinary creativity.”

Lynn Ng, GVP, Head of Content – APAC Networks at Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “Asia is a melting pot of gastronomy and we’re looking forward to working with Banijay Rights and our partners to bring a new offering of this global hit format to fans across the region. Expect surprising creations, high drama and intense competition – everything that is synonymous with a MasterChef kitchen – but with a distinct Asian flavour that celebrates the region’s unique cuisines.”

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director at Macao Government Tourism Office, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome MasterChef Asia to Macao! As a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, food is at the heart of who we are, and this partnership is a delicious way to share our passion with the world. It’s a great example of how our ‘Tourism+’ strategy is bringing together culture, creativity, and international collaboration to support Macao’s journey toward a more diversified and vibrant tourism economy.”

Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO of Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, said: “The return of MasterChef Asia reflects the region’s expanding creative strength and scale. Bringing the series to life in Macao, a city celebrated for its culinary heritage, marks an exciting new chapter for the brand, which continues to serve as a powerful platform for showcasing world‑class culinary talent.”

Represented internationally by Banijay Entertainment, MasterChef is the world’s most successful cookery television format (Guinness World Records). Commissioned across 72 markets, the life-changing show has aired over 700 seasons and more than 16,000 episodes to-date. Created by Franc Roddam and first launched in 1990, the super brand is known and enjoyed across the globe.