[s12e1] Back To Win: Audition Battles ● 【Proven】

: The season notably included former MasterChef Junior contestants now competing as adults, such as Dara Yu , who ultimately went on to win the season .

: Gordon emphasized that the contestants were now returning as professionals , not just home cooks, and the judging would be more rigorous accordingly.

: The winners are competing for a $250,000 grand prize , a state-of-the-art Viking kitchen, and the elusive MasterChef trophy.