MasterChef Junior (American TV series) season 9

MasterChef Junior (American TV series) season 9 premiered on March 23, 2023, on Fox. It is the ninth season of the American competitive cooking reality television series MasterChef Junior, which features children aged 8–13 showcasing their culinary abilities. Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sánchez returned as judges. Daphne Oz joined the judging panel, replacing previous judge, Christina Tosi.

The season followed a group of young chefs competing in a series of challenges, designed to test their cooking knowledge, skills, and creativity. These challenges included both individual and team competitions, often featuring mystery box ingredients, pressure tests, and restaurant takeovers.

The winner of season 9 was Liya Chu, who was awarded a trophy, a $100,000 prize, and the title of MasterChef Junior. The season concluded on June 5, 2023.