MasterChef US is a cooking competition series hosted by Gordon Ramsay for people from all walks of life who want to follow their dream of working as a professional chef. Contestants will be put through various challenges as they compete head-to-head to create innovative dishes. They will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show their passion and excitement for food as their skills and palate are tested with the hopes of becoming the winner. Chef, television personality and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay together with wine maker Joe Bastianich and four star chef Graham Elliot are the judges in this competitive cooking game show. Think American Idol in the kitchen.