MasterChef Junior (American TV series) season 6 explained
Module1: | Judges: | | Num Contestants: | 24 | Winner: | Beni Cwiakala | Runner Up: | Avery Meadows Quani Fields |
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Num Episodes: | 15 |
Network: | Fox |
The sixth season of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef Junior premiered on Fox on March 2, 2018 and concluded on May 18, 2018.[1] [2] The season is hosted by regular judges Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and returning judge Joe Bastianich.[3]
The winner was Beni Cwiakala, a 9-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, with Avery Meadows from Kingwood, Texas and Quani Fields from Lawrenceville, Georgia being the runners-up. This marks the first time that three contestants have gone against each other in the finale.
Top 24
Contestant | Age[4] | Hometown | Status |
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Beni Cwiakala[5] | 9 | Chicago, Illinois | Winner May 18 |
Avery Meadows[6] | 8 | Kingwood, Texas | Runners-Up May 18 |
Quani Fields[7] | 11 | Lawrenceville, Georgia |
Mikey DiTomasso | 10 | Clarendon Hills, Illinois | |
Remy Bond[8] | 12 | New York, New York |
Evan Estrada[9] | 11 | San Diego, California |
Olivia Bond[10] | 10 | New York, New York |
Anthony Martino[11] | 10 | Old Bridge, New Jersey | |
Cade Ortego[12] | 11 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
Ariana Feygin[13] | 12 | Excelsior, Minnesota |
Henry Hummeldorf[14] | 9 | Katy, Texas |
Sammy Vieder[15] | 12 | Huntington Woods, Michigan |
Emily Chavez[16] | 9 | Sylmar, California | |
Pierce Cleaveland[17] | 10 | Oak Park, Illinois |
Camson Alevy[18] | 13 | Fleming Island, Florida | |
Maria Dakis | 8 | Northridge, California |
Mackenzie Patten | 9 | Newhall, California | |
Sophia Stark[19] | 12 | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Ben Watkins[20] | 10 | Gary, Indiana | |
Gracie Howard | 9 | Cardiff by the Sea, California |
Grayson Boudreaux[21] | 11 | St. Francisville, Louisiana | |
Lindsay Hayes[22] | 10 | Elk Rapids, Michigan |
Juelz Bugg[23] | 8 | St. Louis, Missouri | |
Zia Nelson | 9 | Pasadena, California | |
Elimination table
Place | Contestant | Episode |
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3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14/15 |
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1 | Beni | HIGH | IN | IMM | IN | WIN | IN | WIN | IN | IMM | PT | HIGH | WIN | WIN | IMM | IN | IN | WIN | IN | HIGH | WINNER |
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2 | Avery | IN | LOW | IMM | IN | IN | IN | IN | IMM | LOW | WIN | IN | WIN | IN | WIN | WIN | IMM | WIN | IN | HIGH | |
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Quani | IN | LOW | LOW | LOW | IN | IN | LOW | IN | IMM | PT | IN | LOW | WIN | IMM | HIGH | IN | WIN | WIN | IMM |
4 | Mikey | IN | IN | IMM | IN | WIN | IN | IN | LOW | HIGH | PT | IN | IN | IN | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | IN | ELIM | |
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Remy | WIN | IMM | IMM | IN | WIN | WIN | IMM | IMM | LOW | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | IN | LOW | PT | IN | ELIM | |
6 | Evan | IN | IN | IN | IMM | IN | IN | IN | IMM | WIN | WIN | IN | LOW | IN | IN | HIGH | LOW | ELIM | |
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Olivia | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | WIN | IN | LOW | IN | WIN | IN | IN | ELIM | |
8 | Anthony | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | WIN | IN | HIGH | IMM | IN | LOW | IN | IN | IN | LOW | IN | ELIM | |
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Cade | IN | IN | IMM | WIN | LOW | IN | LOW | IMM | IN | PT | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | IN | ELIM | |
10 | Ariana | IN | IN | IMM | WIN | WIN | IN | HIGH | IMM | IN | WIN | HIGH | LOW | IN | ELIM | |
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Henry | HIGH | IN | WIN | IMM | IN | IN | IN | IMM | IN | WIN | IN | IMM | IN | ELIM | |
Sammy | IN | IN | LOW | IN | IN | IN | IN | IMM | IN | WIN | WIN | IMM | IN | ELIM | |
13 | Emily | IN | IN | IMM | IN | WIN | IN | IN | WIN | IMM | ELIM | |
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Pierce | IN | IN | IN | IMM | WIN | HIGH | IMM | LOW | IN | ELIM | |
15 | Camson | IN | IN | IMM | IN | IN | IN | IN | IMM | ELIM | |
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Maria | IN | IN | IMM | IN | WIN | HIGH | IMM | IMM | ELIM | |
17 | Mackenzie | IN | IN | IMM | IN | WIN | IN | ELIM | |
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Sophia | IN | IN | IMM | IN | IN | IN | ELIM | |
19 | Ben | IN | LOW | LOW | LOW | ELIM | |
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Gracie | IN | IN | IN | IMM | ELIM | |
21 | Grayson | IN | IN | IMM | ELIM | |
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Lindsay | IN | LOW | IMM | ELIM | |
23 | Juelz | IN | ELIM | |
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Zia | IN | ELIM | | |
(WINNER) This cook won the competition.
(RUNNERS-UP) These cooks finished in second place.
(WIN) The cook won an individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge, Elimination Test, or Skills Challenge).
(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 was not selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge.
(IN) The cook was not selected as a top or bottom entry in a Team Challenge.
(IMM) The cook did not have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination.
(IMM) The cook was selected by the Mystery Box Challenge winner and didn't have to compete in the Elimination Test.
(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge or Pressure Test advanced.
(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in a Team Challenge, and they advanced.
(PT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge, competed in the Pressure Test, and advanced.
(ELIM) The cook was eliminated.
Guest appearances
- Matilda Ramsay − Episode 7
- Alexander Weiss, Logan Guleff, Nathan Odom, Addison Osta Smith, Jasmine Stewart and other MasterChef Junior alumni − Episode 12
Notes and References
- Web site: About the Show MasterChef Junior. Fox Broadcasting Company. January 28, 2018. January 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129140511/https://www.fox.com/masterchef-junior/article/about-the-show-597bbb42ef528f0026dc0305/. live.
- Web site: All-New Weekly Series "Showtime At The Apollo," To Premiere Following Spring Return Of "Gotham" Thursday, March 1, On Fox; All-New Season Of "Masterchef Junior" To Premiere Friday, March 2. Foxflash Fox Publicity Online. January 29, 2018. January 25, 2018. January 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130014137/http://www.foxflash.com/fox/masterchef-junior/content/all-new-weekly-series-showtime-apollo-premiere-following-spring-return-gotham-thursday-march. dead.
- Web site: Fan-Favorite "Masterchef Junior" Judge Joe Bastianich Returns For Season Six, Scheduled To Air During The 2017-2018 Season On Fox. Foxflash Fox Publicity Online. November 27, 2017. September 19, 2017. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044651/http://www.foxflash.com/fox/masterchef-junior/content/fan-favorite-masterchef-junior%E2%80%9D-judge-joe-bastianich-returns-season-six-scheduled-air-during. dead.
- Forty Pint-Sized Home Cooks Vie for an Apron on the Special Two-Hour Season Premiere of "MasterChef Junior" Friday, March 2, on FOX. . TheFutonCritic.com. March 4, 2018. February 9, 2018.
- Web site: Which Chicago-area kids advanced to the next round of 'MasterChef Junior'?. Swartz. Tracy. March 2, 2018. Chicago Tribune. March 4, 2018. March 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180304010934/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chicagoinc/ct-ent-masterchef-junior-season-6-top-24-story.html. live.
- Web site: Bear Branch fourth grader appears on 'Masterchef Junior'. Havelka. Jacqueline. The Tribune Newspapers. April 17, 2018. March 12, 2018. April 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418033725/http://www.ourtribune.com/community-2/20206-bear-branch-fourth-grader-appears-on-masterchef-junior.html. live.
- Web site: Georgia chef,11, competes on MasterChef Jr.. Wingate. Whitney. WTVM. March 5, 2018. March 6, 2018. March 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180306021422/http://www.wtvm.com/story/37649360/georgia-chef-11-competes-on-masterchef-jr. live.
- Web site: 'There is no stopping' Pilsen contestant on 'MasterChef Junior'. Swartz. Tracy. Chicago Tribune. April 17, 2018. March 30, 2018. April 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180416173157/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chicagoinc/ct-ent-masterchef-junior-beni-cwiakala-pierce-cleaveland-20180330-story.html. live.
- Web site: 2 San Diego kids to compete on MasterChef Junior. March 2, 2018. Fox 5 San Diego. March 4, 2018. March 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180304025326/http://fox5sandiego.com/2018/03/02/2-san-diego-kids-to-compete-on-masterchef-junior/. live.
- Web site: BAR MITZVAH BOY Closes at York Theatre Company, Olivia Bond to Compete on "Masterchef Junior," and more!. February 18, 2018. Lang. Audrey. Young Broadway Actor News. March 4, 2018.
- Web site: Old Bridge boy brings Italian flair to 'MasterChef Junior'. Makin. Cheryl. February 27, 2018. MyCentralJersey.com. March 4, 2018. June 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180613015822/https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/life/food/2018/02/27/old-bridge-boy-brings-italian-flair-masterchef-junior/372506002/. live.
- Web site: Oak Grove Middle School student to test culinary skills on 'MasterChef Junior'. Ciurczak. Ellen. February 27, 2018. Hattiesburg American. March 4, 2018.
- Web site: Meet MasterChef Junior's First Kid Cook from Minnesota. March 2, 2018. Kaplan. Allison. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. March 4, 2018. March 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305041659/http://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/meet-masterchef-junior-s-first-kid-cook-from-minnesota/. live.
- Web site: Katy Kid to Compete on MasterChef Junior, Season 6. February 13, 2018. Lancaster. Ashley. Hummeldorf. Lori. Katy Magazine Online. March 4, 2018. March 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142509/https://www.katymagazineonline.com/single-post/Katy-Kid-to-Compete-on-MasterChef-Junior-Season-6?dti=145703176022949&fref=gc. live.
- Web site: The Next MasterChef Junior?. February 22, 2018. Lovy. Jennifer. Detroit Jewish News. March 4, 2018. March 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305063259/https://thejewishnews.com/2018/02/22/next-master-chef-junior/. live.
- Web site: 'Master Chef Junior' contestants hail from Westlake Village, Sylmar, Arcadia, Northridge, Newhall, Pasadena. March 2, 2018. Los Angeles Daily News. March 4, 2018. March 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303023808/https://www.dailynews.com/2018/03/02/master-chef-junior-contestants-hail-from-westlake-village-sylmar-arcadia-northridge-newhall-pasadena/. live.
- Web site: Oak Park kid a contestant on MasterChef Junior. March 2, 2018. Inklebarger. Timothy. Oakpark.com. March 4, 2018. March 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303022727/http://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/3-2-2018/Oak-Park-kid-a-contestant-on-MasterChef-Junior/. live.
- Web site: Local Teen Takes On Gordon Ramsay. February 27, 2018. Jacksonville Magazine. March 4, 2018.
- Web site: Hawaii teen competes on 'MasterChef Junior'. February 27, 2018. KHON2. March 4, 2018. March 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303064953/http://khon2.com/2018/02/27/hawaii-teen-competes-on-masterchef-junior/. live.
- Web site: After losing both parents, 'MasterChef Junior' hopeful finds comfort in cooking. March 2, 2018. Mettler. Lyn. Today. March 4, 2018. March 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303185636/https://www.today.com/food/masterchef-junior-contestant-not-deterred-tragedy-t124294. live.
- Web site: St. Francsiville's Grayson Boudreaux cooks way to 'Masterchef Junior's" top 24. Bergeron. Judy. The Advocate. April 17, 2018. March 9, 2018. April 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418031759/http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/movies_tv/article_de5ed882-23d2-11e8-92c4-43898031b021.html. live.
- Web site: MTM On The Road: Cooking Lessons With Master Chef Jr. Star, Lindsay Hayes. March 1, 2018. Grimmer. Sarah. 9 & 10 News. March 4, 2018. March 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305064821/http://www.9and10news.com/2018/03/01/mtm-road-cooking-lessons-master-chef-jr-star-lindsay-hayes/. live.
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