The kids are back for Season Six of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, which debuts with a special two-hour premiere Friday, March 2 (8:00-10:00 PM ET\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\/PT) on FOX, and makes its time period premiere on Friday, March 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\/PT). Former MASTERCHEF and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR judge and award-winning restaurateur Joe Bastianich will return as a permanent judge on the show. The hit culinary competition series gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges.