: Initial auditions for this season took place in cities including Los Angeles and Seattle .
: Contestants must receive at least two "yes" votes from the three judges to earn a white MasterChef apron and move on to the next round. [S3E1] Auditions #1
: The episode features early standouts like Michael , a 19-year-old who impressed the judges with his Chinese dumplings. You can watch this episode on platforms like Tubi . The X Factor (U.S.) Season 3, Episode 1 : Initial auditions for this season took place
The title "[S3E1] Auditions #1" most commonly refers to the season premieres of competitive reality shows like and The X Factor . MasterChef (U.S.) Season 3, Episode 1 You can watch this episode on platforms like Tubi
: The winner of the season receives a $250,000 grand prize, their own cookbook deal, and the MasterChef trophy.
: Out of thousands of applicants, the top 100 home cooks are invited to Los Angeles to present their signature dishes.