1. Shaun O'Neale Winner of MasterChef Season 7 (2016)
Shaun switched his DJ headphones for chef whites and he hasn’t changed his path since then at all. At present, he serves as the executive chef at a restaurant in Las Vegas which has been designated with Michelin stars. However, what may be surprising is that he has also become quite popular on various social media platforms including TikTok where his cooking clips receive millions of views. Shaun used to beat mix from the kitchen while now all that he does is entertain people through food using a whisk instead of turntable!
The season was won by Shaun while Brandi Mudd and David Williams were co-runners-up. This season was the first season where three home cooks completed in the finale.
Gordon Ramsay and Christina were the judges. Graham Elliot left the show after six seasons.
2. Dino Angelo Luciano Winner of MasterChef season 8 (2017)
Dino has never been predictable, which also holds true for his life after MasterChef. Shockingly enough, he moved to Colombia and opened a vegan pizza restaurant. Yes, you heard it right – a vegan pizzeria in Medellín! It has become such a success that he is considering franchising throughout South America. Who would have thought of such an idea?
The 8th season of MasterChef America premiered on Fox, with Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi as Judges. Aarón Sánchez Joined as third judge in Masterchef season 8.
3. Gerron Hurt Winner of MasterChef season 9 (2018)
The realm of cooking has never known anyone like Gerron. On this wormy path of life he has traversed from English tutor to American cuisine teacher, drawing inspiration for those who dream daringly. Presently he teaches culinary arts at top-notch culinary institution in Nashville but wait! I just remembered something! This illustrious chef-cum-instructor also serves as personal cook to one famous (and very discreet) star within country music circles! Just think about that! Who isn’t desperate to know?!
The ninth season of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef premiered on Fox on May 30, 2018, and concluded on September 19, 2018. Judges from last season Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sánchez continued with their tasks while former judge Joe Bastianich replaced Christina Tosi as a new judge on the show. Gerron Hurt an English teacher emerged winner of this season while Ashley Mincey a professional grocery buyer and Cesar Cano a teacher in high school were among other people who participated in it. In this season’s edition they introduced a brand-new format for the show whereby for each of the three judges, they got eight contestants who wore aprons without getting scared about anything wrong happening during that time they were teaching them.
4. Dorian Hunter Winner of MasterChef season 10 (2019)
Dorian’s Southern meals had a soul that touched hearts throughout the United States, but now she is making waves in the cooking industry. In Cartersville, Georgia where she was born and raised, she has opened her dream place – “Southern Fusion.” Here is the catch: it is a farm-to-table restaurant with a changing menu that received praise from food experts. Did we also mention that she plans to write a cookbook. Wow!
On the 29th day of May, 2019, Fox aired the premiere episode of Master Chef's tenth season, which ended on September 18, 2019. All judges, namely Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich returned for this season. The winner of the season was Dorian Hunter who worked in a fishing company; Sarah Faherty a former army interrogator took second place while Nick DiGiovanni a college student came third.
5. Kelsey Murphy Winner of MasterChef season 11 (2021)
The victory of Kelsey remains fresh in people's minds; however, she has made no time to waste when it comes to making waves. From being a physical therapist to a chef, Kelsey launched her own meal kit delivery service called "Inspo", whereby she delivers her winning flavors directly to the doorsteps of people. However, this is not all, as rumors state that there have been talks concerning her own cooking show. Keep an eye on this space!
The eleventh season of MasterChef, a competitive reality television series in United States known for its cooking contests, was on air from June 2 to September 15, 2021. The judges in the season were Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Aarón Sánchez. Kelsey Murphy was the winner of this edition while Autumn Moretti who works as a bartender and Suu Khin who runs a food blog finished second together.