The producers of 'MasterChef' Junior are reportedly looking for a third judge to join Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot after Joe Bastianich exit the series.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, producers Shine America, One Potato Two Potato and Fox said in a joint statement that Bastianich had played an integral role in the success of both MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, and they all appreciate his incredible culinary insight, sense of humor and passion.
Bastianich said in a statement that after several gratifying years as a judge on MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, he had decided to step down from his role on the show.