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Rules You Didn't Know 'MasterChef' Contestants Have To Follow

Men's Health

January 26, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Rules You Didn't Know 'MasterChef' Contestants Have To Follow

You must meet the age requirement.

You have to be an American citizen.

Professional chefs are not allowed.

You have to apply.

Prepare for criticism.

You can't reheat or cool food for your audition.

You may not hear back for months.

If you make it, you must travel to California.

You won't get a big heads up.

You must pass one final audition.

You have to undergo a psychological evaluation.

You have to meet with a private investigator.

You have to take time off from your job.

You have to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

All of your living expenses are paid for by production.

You're also paid a salary.

Your wardrobe is chosen for you.

You get your hair and makeup done before filming.

You don't meet the hosts until the first episode.

Sometimes your first challenge is to make something familiar.

You can't use recipes while cooking.

There's a team watching to make sure you follow the rules.

You really do cook only one dish.

Your food is tasted before judging.

The time limits are real.

Prepare for a lot of down time on set.

The mystery boxes are real too.

You must wear a mic while cooking.

Everyone gets an equal amount of attention.

You must understand the challenge before filming begins.

You're given cooking lessons before some challenges.

Wasting food is not allowed.

You have to prepare for long days on set.

Medics are always on set.

Your contact with loved ones is limited.

There are no phones allowed on set.

You must film an exit interview.

You can return home after elimination.

You can't tell anyone where you were.

If you win, you get a monetary prize.

Rules You Didn't Know 'MasterChef' Contestants Have To Follow

Think you have what it takes to make it in the MasterChef kitchen? After 10 seasons of the reality cooking competition, we're diving into what truly goes on behind-the-scenes. From 12-hour days to a strict no recipe policy, we've rounded up the juiciest, most surprising rules that even the show's biggest fans probably don't know.

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Rule #1: Avoid Gordon Ramsay's bad side.

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