Jimmy Warshawsky, of Canyon Country, was eliminated from “Season Three of MasterChef Junior,” during the

Jimmy Warshawsky, of Canyon Country, made it to the final four contestants of “MasterChef Junior” on Fox TV.

episode of the reality competition program that aired Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. on Fox (channel 11 in Santa Clarita).

Warshawsky, 13, was among thousands of children who auditioned last year to appear on the series which features host and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and fellow judges restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot.

He was chosen to be among the 19 best junior home cooks in the country between the ages of 8 and 13 to compete for the MasterChef Junior trophy and the $100,000 grand prize.

Warshawsky won several of the cooking show’s competitions and reached the final four. He was eliminated as the contestants were pared down to the final two in an episode that featured a raspberry dessert competition.

In a note on his The Chef Jimmy Facebook page Warshawsky thanked his friends and fans for their support.

“Thank you to my wonderful family, friends and most incredible fans in the world that have supported me throughout this amazing journey! It’s been an honor and a privilege to meet and be mentored by Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich and to now be able to call them my ‘friends.’ And to be able to cook in the best kitchen in the world, the MasterChef kitchen! I am beyond blessed! My journey is not over, it truly is only the beginning,” Warshawsky said.

Warshawsky will be recognized for his MasterChef journey on Tuesday, Feb. 24 by the Santa Clarita City Council.