MasterChef (American TV series) season 14 explained

Season Name:MasterChef: Generations
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Judges:
Num Contestants:20
Num Episodes:11
Network:Fox
Last Aired:present

The fourteenth season of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef (also known as MasterChef: Generations[1]) premiered on Fox on May 29, 2024. Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich all return as judges.

Production

The series was confirmed for a fourteenth season renewal on August 9, 2023.[2] On March 4, 2024, it was announced that the fourteenth season would premiere on May 29, 2024, with judges Bastianich, Ramsay, and Sánchez announced to be returning as well.[3] This season's theme will feature contestants representing four various generations of cooking talent − Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z.

Contestants

Note: Contestant details are as shown in graphics in the show except where cited.

ContestantAgeHometownOccupationGeneration Status
Adam Hart[4] 23Sedalia, ColoradoDude ranch workerGen ZTop 12
Becca Gibb[5] 24Provo, UtahCustomer experience managerGen Z
Daniela Peregrina[6] 52Tehachapi, CaliforniaReiki masterGen X
Hallie Clark[7] 24Berry, AlabamaProfessional cornhole playerGen Z
Horacio Tucunduva[8] 62Nashville, TennesseeRetired auto industry executiveBaby Boomers
Jeet Kaur Sawant[9] 32Portland, OregonSenior HR specialistMillennials
Kamay Lafalaise[10] 34Washington, D.C.AttorneyMillennials
Kimberly Karver[11] 52Auburn, CaliforniaHigh school teacherGen X
Michael Leonard[12] 27Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaBusiness ownerMillennials
Christopher "Murt" Murton[13] 27Fort Lauderdale, FloridaCommercial real estate brokerGen Z
Rebecka Evans[14] 63Castle Rock, ColoradoRetired opera singerBaby Boomers
Warren Coleman[15] 70Neptune, New JerseyRetired flight attendantBaby Boomers
Arthur Chan[16] 49Malibu, CaliforniaAgency managing partnerGen XEliminated August 21
Fatima Ayotunde[17] 26Queens, New YorkDoctorGen Z
Christopher Walinski[18] 59Hope, New JerseyDentistBaby BoomersEliminated August 14
Anna Johnson[19] 37Dallas, TexasTax directorMillennials
Christopher "Geags" Geagon[20] 60Bradenton, FloridaPersonal trainerBaby Boomers
Christopher "Chris" Musgrove[21] 45Mobile, AlabamaReal estate investor/contractorGen XEliminated July 17
Sunshine Carlos[22] 50Portland, OregonYoga instructorGen XEliminated July 10
Si Envytnc Nguyen[23] 30San Francisco, CaliforniaBiotech managerMillennialsEliminated June 26

Elimination table

PlaceContestantEpisode
5678910111213
TBAAdamHIGHINLOWIMMINIMMWIN
BeccaINHIGHLOWWINIMMINWIN
DanielaLOWINININHIGHLOWLOW
HallieINININIMMHIGHINWIN
HoracioIMMINWININHIGHIMMWIN
JeetINIMMWININIMMLOWLOW
KamayHIGHIMMWINHIGHIMMHIGHIN
KimberlyINHIGHINHIGHINININ
MichaelINIMMWININWINIMMIN
MurtLOWININIMMLOWHIGHWIN
RebeckaWINIMMWINININWINIMM
WarrenIMMHIGHWINININIMMWIN
13ArthurINININLOWLOWHIGHELIM
14FatimaINLOWINIMMINELIM
15ChristopherIMMLOWWINHIGHELIM
16AnnaINWINIMMELIM
17GeagsIMMINWINELIM
18ChrisININELIM
19SunshineHIGHELIM
20SiELIM

(WINNER) This cook won the competition.

(RUNNER-UP) This cook finished as a runner-up in the finals.

(WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge/Skills Test or Elimination Test).

(WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round.

(HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the individual challenge but didn't win.

(HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the Team Challenge.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge.

(IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination.

(IMM) The cook had to compete in that round of the competition but was safe from elimination.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge, and was the last person to advance.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in the Team Challenge and they advanced.

(ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef.

Notes and References

  1. FOX Gets Pumped for Summer and Goes Balls to the Wall with New and Returning Unscripted Series. Fox. The Futon Critic. March 4, 2024.
  2. FOX Renews Powerhouse Cooking Competition Series "MasterChef" for 14th Season with Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich. Fox. The Futon Critic. August 9, 2023. March 6, 2024.
  3. Web site: Fox Summer Premieres: When To Expect Return Of I Can See Your Voice, Food Stars, Masterchef & More. Deadline Hollywood. Rice. Lynette. March 4, 2024. March 6, 2024.
  4. Web site: Who is Adam Hart? 'MasterChef: Generations' contestant bags spot in Top 20 despite issues with his lamb. meaww.com. Rani. Gayatri. June 12, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  5. Web site: Who is Becca Gibb? Gordon Ramsay takes swipe at 'MasterChef: Generations' contestant's dessert. June 12, 2024. June 13, 2024. meaww.com. Rani. Gayatri.
  6. thedanielaperegrina. Peregrina. Daniela. Daniela Peregrina. C8XlbiHSw1r. June 19, 2024. June 20, 2024.
  7. Web site: No more playing: 'MasterChef: Generations' judge Gordon Ramsay rips rice bags as he plays cornhole. Rani. Gayatri. meaww.com. June 13, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  8. horacio_tucunduva. Tucunduva. Horacio. Horacio Tucunduva. C8ZjpWfpqO7. June 19, 2024. June 20, 2024.
  9. Web site: 'MasterChef Generations': A Portland contestant stands out in Millennial auditions. Turnquist. Kristie. May 30, 2024. June 1, 2024. oregonlive.com.
  10. Web site: Did Kamay Lafalaise advance to Top 20? 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 star cries as her dish lacks 'salinity'. Rani. Guyatri. May 30, 2024. June 1, 2024. meaww.com.
  11. Web site: Local contestant competing on MasterChef: Generations. YouTube. Fox40News. June 19, 2024. June 20, 2024.
  12. Web site: Instagram - Michael Leonard (@flavor.perfection). Instagram. June 6, 2024.
  13. Web site: Who is Chris Murton? 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 Gen Z contestant slams Boomers' intelligence. Rani. Guyatri. meaww.com. June 13, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  14. Web site: Chef Rebecka Appears on Gordon Ramsey's MasterChef. June 5, 2024. June 6, 2024. fyi50plus.com.
  15. Web site: Who is Warren Coleman? 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 contestant makes history on Fox show. Rani. Guyatri. June 5, 2024. June 6, 2024. meaww.com.
  16. Web site: Who is Arthur Chan? 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 contestant's 'captivating' and 'pleasant dish' bags four yeses. meaww.com. Rani. Gayatri. June 20, 2024. June 20, 2024.
  17. tyheemahg. Ayotunde. Fatima. The Cooking Doctor - Fatima Ayotunde. C7jsYzGAKa7. May 29, 2024. June 15, 2024.
  18. Web site: Who is Christopher Walinski? How 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 star became Joe Bastianich's 'favourite'. meaww.com. Mudaliar. Shweta. June 5, 2024. June 6, 2024.
  19. Web site: MasterChef contestant Anna Johnson's shrimp fettuccine recipe. May 29, 2024. June 1, 2024. fox4news.com.
  20. Web site: 'MasterChef' Contestant Challenges Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sánchez to Do a Fitness Contest in Exclusive Sneak Peek. popculture.com. Behnke. Megan. June 5, 2024. June 6, 2024.
  21. cookingwithchrismusgrove. Musgrove. Chris. Chris Musgrove. C8XYUAMJWd3. June 19, 2024. June 20, 2024.
  22. sunshinesevenstars. Carlos. Shine. Shine Carlos. C8ZuqamJbKO. June 19, 2024. June 20, 2024.
  23. Web site: 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 chef Si Envytnc bags Top 20 spot despite making unseasoned 'Vietnamese crepes'. Mudaliar. Shweta. May 30, 2024. June 1, 2024. meaww.com.