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MasterChef Singapore now a more inclusive cooking contest

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The inaugural edition of MasterChef Singapore can finally live up to its name because it is now actually open to all Singaporeans.

This is possible with the surprise announcement earlier this week by broadcaster Mediacorp to film the show in English and air it on Channel 5.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 05, 2018, with the headline MasterChef Singapore now a more inclusive cooking contest. Subscribe