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Release: MASTERCHEF Cruise Adds The Newest “MASTERCHEF JUNIOR” Winner And All-New Programming To The Culinary Experience At Sea

  • MASTERCHEF JUNIOR winner Addison and Semi-Finalist Zac to set sail in the Caribbean Nov. 6-13on Holland America Line’s msNieuw Amsterdam<?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>
  • All-New MASTERCHEF JUNIOR-themed programming to include specialty breakout sessions, live demonstrations and interactive challenges


Fresh off Friday night’s MASTERCHEF JUNIOR finale, cruise and series producersEndemol Shine North America announced Season 4 winner Addison and semi-finalistZac will bring their culinary expertise to the high seas on the secondMASTERCHEF Cruise Nov. 6-13 in the Caribbean.

Addison (age 10, River Forrest, IL) and Zac (age 13, Orlando, FL) will joinpreviously announced MASTERCHEF All-Star lineup, including Claudia Sandoval(MASTERCHEF Season 6 Winner), LucaManfe (MASTERCHEF Season 4 winner) Elizabeth Cauvel(MASTERCHEF Season 5 runner-up), LeslieGilliams (MASTERCHEF Season 5 contestant), and Sean (MASTERCHEFJUNIOR Season 2 contestant) aboard HollandAmerica Line’s msNieuw Amsterdam.

Addison earned a spot in the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Kitchen with her signature dishof Fresh Pesto Pasta and Garlic Bread. The young cook wowed Gordon andthe judges throughout the season with dishes like her Green Tea Panna Cotta andBrûlée Plums that secured her win on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. Addison wants tocombine her love of baking and her love of sports, and one day open her dreambakery called Batter Up Bakery. In the meantime,she will bring hercompetitive edge andfeistyspirit to the MASTERCHEF Cruise.

Despitehaving only a yearand a halfof cooking under his belt,Zac used his competitive and determined nature to succeed in high pressuresituations throughout the competition and impress the judges with dishes suchashisPan seared Branzino with a Celeriac Puree, Sauteed PearlOnions, Blanched and Sauteed Peas, with an Onion Beet Marmalade. Zaccontinued to amaze the judges and even won over Christina’s mom with his PanSeared Chicken Breast with Potato Puree, Glazed Broccoli, Cripsy PotatoNoodles, and Chicken Jus. Zac brings his skills totheMASTERCHEFCruise to competein Mystery Box Challenges and participate in demos andspecialty break-out sessions.

For the first time ever, specialty break-out sessions and demonstrations willbe available to guests in the Holland America Culinary Arts Center.

The MASTERCHEF JUNIOR All-Stars will host entertaining and instructional eventsand demonstrations including:

  • ALL-NEW! dining experience with a menu created by the pint-sized cooks of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR
  • ALL-NEW! The MASTERCHEF JUNIOR All-Stars Grilled Cheese Showdown
  • Iconic Mystery Box Challenges
  • MASTERCHEF JUNIOR All-Stars Meet-And-Greet with guests
  • The All-Stars Finale Cook Off

Guests will also have a chance to compete alongside MASTERCHEFJUNIOR’S Addison and Zac, and with fellow vacationers for special prizes on theMASTERCHEF Cruise stage.

Presented by Endemol Shine North America, producers of the television series,and events company Life Journeys, the 7-day cruise will embark fromFortLauderdale, Fla., andit will visit Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos;San Juan,Puerto Rico; Philipsburg,St. Maarten; and Half Moon Cay, Holland AmericaLine's award-winning private island in theBahamas.

For additional details and the full MASTERCHEF Cruise itinerary visitwww.masterchefcruise.com.

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Julie Holland
Julie.Holland@endemolshine.us

ABOUT ENDEMOL SHINE NORTH AMERICA
Endemol Shine North America delivers world-class content and compellingstorytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe. EndemolShine North America is part of Endemol Shine Group, the newly launched globalcontent creator, producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companiesthat are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series inthe world. Its Endemol Shine Studios division develops and produces originalscripted television programming in the U.S. for global exploitation and EndemolShine Latino oversees all Spanish-language sales and development in both theU.S. and now across all of Latin America. Subsidiary production companiesinclude Authentic Entertainment, Original Media, True Entertainment and 51Minds Entertainment. In addition, Endemol Shine North America has a strategicpartnership with Ryan Seacrest Productions.

Endemol Shine Group’s companies in North America are behind such hit series asBig Brother (CBS), The Biggest Loser (NBC), Hell on Wheels (AMC), Ink Master(Spike), Kingdom (DirecTV), MasterChef (FOX), MasterChef Junior (FOX),Restaurant Startup (CNBC), Swamp People (History), The Real Housewives ofAtlanta (Bravo), Steve Harvey (NBCU), T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (VH1),Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge (CMT) and upcoming Hunted(CBS).

ABOUT LIFEJOURNEYS
California-based Life Journeys Inc., is the nation's premier global travel tourproduction company. Life Journey's vision is to bring together an array ofauthors, celebrities, speakers, musicians and organizations that inspire,motivate, educate, entertain and empower the minds and spirits of theiraudience in various locationsworldwideby creating a unique brand ofcustomized, one-of-a-kind cruise and land event productions.LifeJourneys roster of clients include MasterChef, Hay House, Inc., Jane Seymour,Hungry Girl, CBS, NBC, AARP, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Spiritual Cinema Film Festival,Louise Hay and many others. Website: www.lifejourneys.net

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Holland America Line’s fleet of 13 ships offers more than 500 cruises to morethan 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world.From shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company’s cruises visit allseven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, SouthAmerica circumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages;four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska,Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The linecurrently has a new 2,650-guest ship, msKoningsdam, on order for delivery in April 2016, as well as asecond Pinnacle Class ship due for delivery in November 2018.

The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancements to secure itsposition asthe leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships featureinnovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused ondestination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand theirknowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Winemagazine; Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times; and DigitalWorkshop powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening atvenues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King’s BluesClubs. The dining experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants withmenus that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed CulinaryCouncil that comprises world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for ourguests.

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