After a two-year-long wait, MasterChef Junior season 9 is finally here, as the show premieres on March 4, at 9 pm ET on Fox . The show, which has been a phenomenon since it was introduced to the world by the UK, has branched out and since been adapted in several countries around the world. After finishing its season 8 run in June of 2022, the fan-favorite show is now all set to make a return. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLike every installment, this season's MasterChef Junior will once again feature children cooking like pros. As per Whattowatch, Allison Wallach, the president of Unscripted programming at Fox entertainment said the following in a news release: "Blending fun, fast-paced competition with Gordon's undeniable soft spot for kids, MasterChef Junior returns with a terrific new crop of young chefs ready to thrive under his invaluable mentorship."MasterChef Junior season 9 release timings for all regionsWhile it releases on FOX at 8 pm, MasterChef Junior season 9 can also be streamed on Hulu on demand. The show, which is headed by Gordon Ramsey, Aaron Sanchez, and Daphne Oz, will have a new and exciting addition to its judging panel, with Tilly Ramsay, aka Gordon Ramsay's daughter also joining. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTilly will surely bring more excitement to the season, as fans will be curious about the culinary equation between the father-daughter duo. MasterChef Junior season 9 will also act as a catapult to Tilly's career, as it marks her reality TV debut.Here is the release information for this season in time zones across the world. Time ZoneDateTimeEastern TimeMarch 4, 20248 pmCentral TimeMarch 4, 20247 pmPacific TimeMarch 4, 20245 pmGreenwich Mean TimeMarch 5, 20241 amCentral European TimeMarch 5, 20242 amEastern European TimeMarch 5, 20243 amAustralian Eastern Daylight TimeMarch 5, 202412 pmIndian Standard TimeMarch 5, 20246:30 amMasterChef Junior season 9 contestantsMasterChef Junior season 9 will start with 12 contestants, who will compete to get the best grades from the judges in order to win the $100,000 prize money. The kids ages range between 8 and 11. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post1) AlfredAt the age of 11, Alfred wants to write a Midwest kids' cookbook.2) AsherAsher wants to become a chef and write a cookbook. He is 8.3) JordynAt the age of 8, Jordyn's ambition is to one day open a restaurant.4) KristellKristell, who is 10 years old, dreams of having a food truck someday.5) JasonJason, 9, wants to have a TV show and write a cookbook.6) LiloAt 9 years old, Lilo wants to open a restaurant in the future.7) LydiaLydia also aspires to open a restaurant someday. She is 9 years old. 8) BreAt age 10, Bre's future ambition is to open an affordable food truck.9) MilesAt 10 years old, Miles wants to write a kids' cookbook.10) RemyRemy wants to connect with her community through cooking. She is 10. 11) BrysonBryson aspires to have a cheese mobile food truck. He is 11.12) MichaelMichael, 11, wants to open a restaurant with his mom.What do the challenges in MasterChef Junior season 9 look like?Like every other season of MasterChef Junior, season 9 will also treat its child contestants as adults, as they will be given the same tasks that the adult contestants are given on the show. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSome of the tasks will include mystery box challenges, restaurant takeovers, and barbecues, among others. Last season's winner was Liya Chu, who won many hearts at 10 years old with her traditional cooking style.New episodes of the show will drop every Monday after March 4, only on FOX, at 9 pm ET.