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Tim Mälzer Launches 'Mälzers Meisterklasse' as Premiere Paused by On-Set Injury

The six-part VOX competition prioritizes mentorship, with final judgments by three-star chef Jan Hartwig.

Overview

  • The series premiered on VOX on November 4, with episodes available a week earlier on RTL+ and a weekly run through December 9.
  • Twelve contestants pursue a €50,000 prize, a personal mentorship from Tim Mälzer, and a potential duel on Kitchen Impossible.
  • Filming in the first episode was halted after contestant Sunil Prajapati suffered a severe wrist cut, prompting immediate medical intervention and a hospital transfer.
  • Media reports say Prajapati underwent surgery and is recovering, and his participation in the competition has ended.
  • The format spotlights personal culinary identity, with Mälzer coaching a diverse field and guest mentors such as Lucki Maurer and Gennaro Contaldo appearing during the season.