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A few more details for Gordon Ramsay’s new US show Masterchef have now been nailed down.

Apparently the show will air on a Thursday and will be piggybacking Hell’s Kitchen for part of it’s season (I can see the headlines now – stay in for Gordon Ramsay night on Fox) July 29 is the magic date, but it seems it will only air once per week (the Australian version on which it was based aired five days a week (from memory)).

Guest judges are Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot Bowles. (click on their individual names for wikipedia links – I have no idea who they are!)

Just a reminder Hell’s Kitchen starts June 10!

We have a countdown timer in the left hand column for Masterchef and Hell’s Kitchen Season 8.

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In January we learned of “Gordon Ramsay’s Best Restaurant” (click here for more details), then Gordon filmed a new series of Hell’s Kitchen and is about to embark on Masterchef in the US. Well it seems that UK viewers have two more Gordon Ramsay TV series coming their way this year, courtesy of Channel 4, according to the C21 media site.

The announced Ramsay’s Best Restaurant will air in the British Autumn and will be a twelve part series.

The surprising news is a new series of Gordon Ramsay’s Great Escape. On the back of a lukewarm reception for the Indian adventures (and associated cookbook, of course!) this four part series will see Gordon Travelling throughout Asia.

The final show will be Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas, which will be two sixty minute episodes.

Stay tuned for more details as they become available!

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As we have featured when informing you of past try-outs, some of the questions can be a bit wacky – here are my picks from the MasterChef show that Gordon Ramsay will be hosting in February 2010 (not sure when it will air though!) Full form can be found here!

How did you hear about casting for “MasterChef”(please be specific)?

Do you have any obligations that would prevent you from being gone from your home and job for an extended period of time? If so, please explain.
What excuse could you give for them to have you on the show if you couldn’t comply???

If NO, what is your cooking background (cookbooks, self taught, internet, family recipes)?
Yep, I cook on the internet and have 5 stars on all levels of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen game!

Do you have a favorite chef? If!so, list whom and why:
Will anyone get this question wrong??

Describe your feelings about Chef Gordon Ramsay?
See above!

Describe a major issue that has affected your life. Do you still face this issue?
WTF?

Do you have tattoos? Y/N! Comments:
See above

Have you had plastic surgery? Y/N Comments:
WTFF?

Have you ever hit someone in anger or self defense? YES/NO
If so, please provide details below!(i.e. year, how it happened)
I ain’t nobody’s Bitch!

If chosen to be a contestant on “MasterChef,” is there any part of your life that you would prefer not to share on camera?!(i.e., social organizations, activities, personal history, friends, family,!etc.)
I wonder if Jerry Springer asks the same questions??

List your three (3) closest male friends whom we could call as character references. Please list their names and contact information
List your three (3) closest female friends whom we could call as character references. Please list their names and contact information
Would it be more worrying if they said the same things about you?

Just getting through the application form seems to be an ordeal!

Chief Plonker
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The shows starts filming in February 2010 and will last about five weeks (as suggested from the application form asking if contestants would be free for this period).

If you can’t make it to one of the castings – you can submit an application by post by filling out the application form (linked to here) and making a dvd and mini dv recording (instructions here) and sending it to;

MASTERCHEF CASTING
3 BALL PRODUCTIONS
3650 Redondo Beach Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

For more information email the casting agents at masterchefcasting@gmail.com and get them done and postmarked by Jan 21 2010.

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
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www.theplonkerclub.com

This is straight from casting site and covers some of the most common questions regarding trying out for Gordon ramsay’s new show – MasterChef. For all other information got to their website at http://www.3ballproductions.com/masterchef.html

Will you have a place to keep my dish warm?
NO, in order for us to accommodate everyone that attends we ask that you bring an insulated cooler or warming bag to keep your dish at the desired temperature. Judges will take temperatures into consideration.
How much food should I bring?
You will be plating for 1 person.
What type of dish should I bring to the casting? Appetizer, entrée, dessert?
COOK TO IMPRESS! There is no wrong dish to bring to the casting as long as it shows off your cooking skills.
How long will I have to plate my dish?
You will have no more than 5 minutes to plate your dish. You will be required to bring in a plate and any utensils you will need. Take into consideration judges will be looking at presentation.
* Please bring a photo of your dish plated to the casting in case you do not have enough time.
What should I wear?
Be comfortable and be yourself!
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING WITH YOU TO THE CASTING CALL:
1) Your completed application
2) A current photo of yourself
3) A photo of your dish plated
4) Your dish to impress us!

Best of Luck

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite
www.theplonkerclub.com