MasterChef (American TV series) season 6 explained
Module1: | Judges: | | Num Contestants: | 22 | Winner: | Claudia Sandoval | Runner Up: | Derrick Peltz |
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Num Episodes: | 20 |
Network: | Fox |
The sixth season of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef premiered on Fox on May 20, 2015 and concluded on September 16, 2015.
Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot returned as judges. Joe Bastianich left the show after five seasons and was replaced by Christina Tosi.[1] [2]
The season was won by Claudia Sandoval, with Derrick Peltz becoming the runner-up.[3]
Top 22
Source for names, hometowns, and occupations.[4] Ages and nicknames as given on air or stated in cites.
Elimination table
Place | Contestant | Episode |
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3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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1 | Claudia | IN | IMM | NPT | IN | IN | PT | IN | IN | PT | IN | IMM | HIGH | IN | WIN | WIN | IN | LOW | PT | IN | IN | WIN | WIN | IMM | PT | PT | WINNER |
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2 | Derrick | IN | IN | NPT | IN | IN | PT | WIN | IMM | WIN | LOW | LOW | IN | IN | WIN | NPT | IN | IN | LOW | HIGH | WIN | PT | HIGH | LOW | WIN | WIN | |
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3 | Stephen | IN | IN | WIN | IN | WIN | WIN | IN | IN | NPT | IN | IMM | IN | IN | PT | WIN | WIN | IMM | WIN | IN | WIN | WIN | HIGH | HIGH | WIN | ELIM | |
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4 | Nick | IN | IMM | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | HIGH | WIN | PT | LOW | PT | IN | IMM | WIN | PT | IN | IN | WIN | WIN | IMM | WIN | IN | WIN | ELIM | |
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5 | Katrina | HIGH | IMM | PT | IN | IN | NPT | HIGH | IN | WIN | LOW | LOW | IN | WIN | WIN | WIN | HIGH | IN | WIN | IN | LOW | PT | IN | ELIM | |
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6 | Hetal | HIGH | IMM | PT | IN | IN | NPT | IN | LOW | WIN | IN | IMM | HIGH | WIN | PT | WIN | IN | WIN | LOW | HIGH | IN | ELIM | |
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7 | Tommy | IN | IMM | LOW | IN | IN | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | IN | IMM | WIN | IMM | WIN | LOW | HIGH | WIN | WIN | IN | ELIM | |
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8 | Olivia | IN | LOW | PT | HIGH | IN | WIN | IN | WIN | WIN | LOW | IMM | IN | IN | NPT | PT | IN | IN | ELIM | |
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9 | Shelly | IN | IMM | WIN | IN | WIN | NPT | IN | IN | LOW | LOW | IMM | IN | LOW | PT | WIN | IN | ELIM | |
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10 | Christopher | IN | WIN | WIN | IN | IN | LOW | IN | IN | WIN | IN | IMM | IN | IN | PT | ELIM | |
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11 | Sara | IN | IN | NPT | IN | IN | WIN | IN | IN | PT | IN | IMM | IN | ELIM | |
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12 | Kerry | IN | IMM | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | LOW | ELIM | |
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13 | Amanda | IN | IMM | WIN | HIGH | IN | WIN | IN | IN | ELIM | |
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Charlie | IN | IN | WIN | IN | LOW | WIN | IN | IN | ELIM | |
15 | Jesse | IN | IMM | WIN | WIN | IMM | WIN | IN | ELIM | |
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Veronica | IN | IN | WIN | IN | LOW | NPT | IN | ELIM | |
17 | Ailsa | IN | IMM | NPT | IN | IN | ELIM | |
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18 | Dan | WIN | IMM | NPT | IN | IN | WDR | |
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19 | Justin | IN | IMM | WIN | IN | ELIM | |
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20 | Darah | IN | IMM | ELIM | |
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21 | Brianna | IN | ELIM | |
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Mateo | IN | ELIM | | |
(WINNER) This cook won the competition.
(RUNNER-UP) This cook finished in second place.
(WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge 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.
(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 was selected by Mystery Box Challenge winner and didn't have to compete in the Elimination Test.
(PT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge, competed in the Pressure Test, and advanced.
(NPT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge, did not compete in the Pressure Test, and advanced.
(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge or Pressure Test, and advanced.
(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in the Team Challenge, and advanced.
(WDR) The cook withdrew from the competition.
(ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef.
Guest appearances
- Leslie Gilliams - Episode 8
- Daniel McGuffey - Episode 8
- Ahran Cho - Episode 8
- Becky Reams - Episode 8
- Felix Fang - Episode 8
- Christine Ha - Episode 17
- Luca Manfé - Episode 17
- Courtney Lapresi - Episode 17
Ratings
U.S. Nielsen ratings
No. | Episode | Original air date | Rating/share 18–49 | U.S. viewers (million) | Rank (Timeslot) | Rank (Nightly) | Rank (Weekly) | Source(s) |
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1 | "Let the Battle Commence" (Top 40) | May 20, 2015 | 1.2/4 | 3.39 | 3 | 8 | <25 | [5] [6] |
2 | "The Battle Continues" (Top 40) |
3 | "You're the Apple of My Eye" (Top 22) | May 27, 2015 | 1.6/6 | 4.72 | 1 | 1 | 5 | [7] [8] |
4 | "Cinnamon Roll-er Coaster" (Top 20) | June 3, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.70 | 2 | 2 | 12 | [9] [10] |
5 | "Clawing to Victory" (Top 19) | June 10, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.83 | 1 | 1 | 13 | [11] [12] |
6 | "What Happens in Vegas Steaks in Vegas" (Top 18) | June 17, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.83 | 1 | 1 | 10 | [13] |
7 | "Bring Home the Bacon" (Top 16) | June 24, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.73 | 2 | 2 | 9 | [14] [15] |
8 | "Happy Birthday MASTERCHEF" (Top 14) | July 1, 2015 | 1.4/6 | 4.40 | 2 | 2 | 11 | [16] [17] |
9 | "Gordon's Greatest Hits" (Top 12) | July 8, 2015 | 1.7/6 | 4.93 | 2 | 2 | 8 | [18] [19] |
10 | "Rice Rice Baby" (Top 11) | July 15, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.86 | 3 | 3 | 11 | [20] [21] |
11 | "Moo-vers and Bakers" (Top 10) | July 22, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.44 | 2 | 3 | 10 | [22] [23] |
12 | "Family Reunion" (Top 10) | July 29, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.73 | 3 | 3 (tie) | UNKNOWN | [24] |
13 | "A Little Southern Flare" (Top 9) | August 5, 2015 | 1.5/6 | 4.94 | 2 (tie) | 2 (tie) | 10 | [25] [26] |
14 | "Getting A-Head in the Competition" (Top 8) | August 12, 2015 | 1.4/6 | 4.76 | 3 | 3 | 10 | [27] [28] |
15 | "A Storm's a Brewing" (Top 7) | August 19, 2015 | 1.4/5 | 4.66 | 3 | 3 | 10 | [29] [30] |
16 | "The Restaurant Takeover" (Top 6) | August 26, 2015 | 1.4/5 | 4.61 | 3 | 3 | TBD | [31] |
17 | "Return of the Champions" (Top 5) | September 2, 2015 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
18 | "Think Inside the Box" (Top 4) | September 9, 2015 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
19 | "Team Gordon Ramsay" (Top 3) | September 16, 2015 | Rowspan=2 | 1.5/5 | 4.65 | 2 | 3 | TBD | |
20 | "The Finale" (Top 2) | |
Notes and References
- Web site: 'MasterChef' Judge Joe Bastianich to Exit. The Hollywood Reporter. Goldberg, Lesley. November 26, 2014. April 30, 2015. March 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150324210310/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/masterchef-judge-joe-bastianich-exit-752570. live.
- Web site: Christina Tosi Joins MasterChef and MasterChef Junior's Judging Panel. Eater Magazine. DeJesus, Erin. January 13, 2015. April 30, 2015. April 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150430050810/http://www.eater.com/2015/1/13/7538431/christina-tosi-joins-masterchef-and-masterchef-juniors-judging-panel. live.
- Web site: MasterChef Season 6 Comes to an End: Find Out Who Won- Claudia, Derrick or Stephen!. E! Online. September 16, 2015. September 16, 2015.
- Web site: Weigle . Lauren . 'Masterchef' 2015 Cast: Meet the Season 6 Contestants . . April 13, 2020 . May 20, 2015 . October 29, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161029191055/http://heavy.com/entertainment/2015/05/masterchef-cast-contestants-2015-season-6-cooks-chefs-new-judges/ . live .
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