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Where did MasterChef start?
The MasterChef cooking competition format originated in the United Kingdom, first airing on the BBC in 1990. It has since been adapted and licensed to numerous countries worldwide, becoming one of the most successful and recognisable television franchises globally, including popular versions in Australia and the US.
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