- Inspired by watching cooking shows on TV, Alfred’s love for cooking was nurtured by his mother and grandmother.
- Alfred has a passion for archery.
- His sister has autism and apraxia of speech.
Alfred Eggermont, a young boy from Binford, North Dakota, is impressing judges in season 9 of MasterChef Junior.
The 11-year-old is the first North Dakota contestant and proudly represents his state.
Taught by his mom, Sue, and gramma Lenny, he dreamed of participating in a cooking show after watching the program on television.
His favorite dish to cook is stir-fry (chicken or beef) since his mother likes it. A momma’s boy indeed!
With his new-found fame, the young cook has been featured in newspapers left and right. This isn’t surprising as the show has more than 2 million viewers.
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Nonetheless, Alfred is happy to be on local news and enjoys the fact that his love for cooking is being appreciated by many.
He will compete against twelve culinary junior chefs. The first episode aired on FOX on March 4 at 7 p.m. CT.
According to him, the best part of the show was meeting judges and making many friends.
Will Alfred win the MasterChef Junior trophy and $100,000?
Only time will tell! Whatever the result may be, the kid will surely be successful in life.
Alfred Eggermont’s Parents Are Raising Him Alongside Younger Sister On A Farm
Leroy Eggermont Jr. married Sue Eggermont in 2012 and created a beautiful family.
They gave birth to two kids: a son, Alfred, and a daughter, Alana. The family of four lives on a farm outside of Binford.
Alana Eggermont shares the same passion as her brother.
She is a fighter! Although she has autism and apraxia of speech, Alfred’s sister is trying to overcome it.
Sue is Alfred’s biggest supporter; she has filled her social media page with pictures of him since childhood.
Talking about his father, Leroy Jr. is an average American dad who loves beer, hunting, guns, and family.
As stated on his Facebook page, he is self-employed and spends his leisure time camping and riding motorcycles.
The Eggermont family is highly supportive of each other; grandparents, uncles, and aunts all get together to cheer the young chef on his Hollywood journey.
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In the future, he dreams of publishing a kid midwestern cookbook that focuses on pantry and shelf-stable ingredients.
Except for cooking, Alfred loves practicing archery and competing in tournaments.
He enjoys learning from his coach and shooting arrows side-by-side with friends.
FAQs
Did Alfred Eggermont Make It To Week 2?
Yes, Alfred was not eliminated in the first week and has successfully reached the second week.
How Many Siblings Does Alfred Eggermont Have?
The Masterchef Junior contestant has one sister, Alana.
