MasterChef Australia (Season 17)

MasterChef Australia maintained its status as the highest-rated cooking competition in the world in 2025, drawing audiences across 60+ countries, with a 15% viewership increase over season 16. Its alumni's collective impact on Australia's restaurant industry — with over 200 restaurants now run by former contestants — makes it the most economically influential cooking show ever produced, outperforming #4 MasterChef US in global engagement by 32%.