MasterChef US Season 4 aired May 22 to September 11, 2013 on Fox Network.
There were 19 contestants and the prize for the winner was $250,000, their own cookbook and a MasterChef trophy.
MasterChef US season 4 features MasterChef judges Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich testing the culinary skills of amateur chefs from the USA.
They undertake a number of challenges and dishes to prepare, with those failing to impress being sent home.
Adriana Guillen was a College Admissions Manager from New York City.
She was eliminated in episode 5 after her cheesecake landed her in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Adriana started cooking vegetarian food on a Youtube channel.
She is a recipe consultant.
Adrian launched a private Chef company called Authentically Mexican | Deliciously Vegetarian.
Bethy Rossos was a PE Teacher from Estacada, Oregon.
She was eliminated in episode 15 after her mushroom dish left her in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Bethy hosted cookery classes.
She also offered private catering services.
Bethy runs her own waffles food truck called Bethy's Waffle Wagon.
In 2016, she represented the state of Oregon in the 13th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off.
Bethy was the host of television show Adrenaline Hunter in 2011.
Bime Cruz was a Boxing Coach from Taunton, Massachusetts.
He was eliminated in episode 10 after his runny lemon meringue pie landed him in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Bime cooked at Stoneforge Tavern.
He later moved to The Foundry an American Table and Bar.
From 2018-2021, he was Head Chef at Cibo Matto Caffe.
He is currently a private chef.
Bime also hosted a video series called Blind Kitchen Boston.
Bri Kozior was a Theater Assistant from Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
She was initially eliminated in episode 16 but won back a place in episode 18.
She was eliminated again in episode 20 after her calamari dish landed her in the bottom two.
After MasterChef, Bri became a Private Chef and opened a catering company called Hashtag Kitchen.
She is also a gym instructor, offering training in Barre3.
Bri was a Business Development Manager at pharmaceutical company AmerisourceBergen.
She went on to work at Google and Lime Tree.
Bri is currently Director of Communications at Union Community Care.
Eddie Jackson was a Former Pro Football Player and Personal Trainer from Americus, Georgia.
He was eliminated in episode 17 after a sushi challenge.
After MasterChef, Eddie appeared on and won Food Network Star Season 11.
He owns Rosehill beer garden & Food truck.
Eddie also owns Fit chef studio gym.
He hosted shows on Food Network including Eddie Jackson’s Fitness Playbook and Eddie Jackson's Game Day Playbook.
Eddie makes regular appearances on Food Network shows and their online platform.
As an expert in BBQ, he has hosted BBQ Blitz.
Eddie has judged the Kids BBQ Championship since 2016.
In 2018, he was the host for a Christmas Cookie Challenge.
Eddie is currently team captain of Food Networks BBQ Brawl.
Beth Kirby was a writer and photographer from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She was eliminated in episode 11 after her crab cake was deemed inedible.
After MasterChef, Beth started a food blog.
She won photography awards for her food photography.
She also taught cookery workshops.
Beth offered online business advice to creatives and entrepreneurs.
Beth Kirby sadly passed away in March 2022.
It appears someone has taken over her website and started reposting.
Howard Simpson was a Barback from San Diego, California.
He was eliminated in episode 9 as his filled pasta dish failed to impress the judges.
After Masterchef, Howard became a bar manager.
After this, he was a Chef at Hillstone Restaurants and later R+D Kitchen Newport.
Howard moved into managing restaurants until 2019.
Howard has stepped away from the food industry and opened a car detailing business.
James Nelson worked in retail sales and was from Victoria, Texas.
He was eliminated in episode 22 after his Panna cotta was deemed the worst dish.
After Masterchef, James was Director of Sales and co-owner of award winning hot sauce company Bravado Spice.
He is Director of Sales at Lola's Fine Hot Sauce.
Jessie Lysiak was a Yacht Stewardess from Social Circle, Georgia.
Jessie was eliminated in episode 24 after her kobe beef dish failed to impress the judges.
After MasterChef, Jessie returned to her previous career as a yacht chef.
She later became a private chef.
Jessie is married to Justin Braun, a professional hockey player.
She is now called Jessie Lysiak Braun.
The couple met just before filming and have two daughters.
Jessie appeared in the reunion episode in MasterChef season 10.
Jonny Blanchard was a Carpenter from Marlboro, Massachusetts.
He was eliminated in episode 12 after his macarons landed him in the bottom two.
After MasterChef, Jonny is a father to twin boys and continues to cook on his socials.
It doesn't appear that he has become a professional chef.
Jordan Roots was a Delivery Driver from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was eliminated in episode 19 after his quail dish failed to impress the judges.
After MasterChef, Jordan started a kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new food cart.
He failed to raise the $50,000 he needed to open.
He continued his role as a delivery driver.
Jordan opened catering business Salted Roots Catering.
Jordan is Head Chef at Wooden Hill Brewing.
He is also an artist.
Kathy Prieto was an Office Assistant from Bronx, New York.
She was eliminated in episode 8 after losing to Luca in a lobster cook off challenge.
She was offered an internship at one of Gordon's restaurants.
After MasterChef, Kathy did two days of training at one of Gordon's London restaurants.
She was asked not to return for further training.
Kathy opened a catering company called Fire's Flaming Kitchen.
This was rebranded to Raad Kitchen.
She offers both catering and drinks services.
Krissi Biasiello was a Paralegal from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
She was eliminated in episode 23 after a pressure test of cooking chocolate desserts.
After MasterChef, Krissi posted racist and insensitive tweets that were later deleted and she apologised for.
She offers private chef and catering services.
Krissi regularly posts recipes and content on her blog.
In February 2021, she revealed that she had cancer and she had begun treatment.
She was still suffering with health issues as a result in 2023.
Due to health issues she stepped away from her business temporarily.
Krissi was invited back for season 12 but declined to return.
Luca Manfé was a Restaurant Manager from Astoria, New York.
Luca was the MasterChef season 4 winner.
He won due to his three course meal impressing the judges and was praised by Gordon for his short ribs.
After MasterChef, Luca released his cook book "My Italian Kitchen: Favorite Family Recipes".
He opened a personal catering service called Dinner with Luca.
Shortly after he opened a food truck called The Lucky Fig but this closed after around a year.
Luca hosted online cookery classes with other MasterChef winners.
He hosted cookery demonstrations and offered dining experiences.
He was a brand ambassador for Donna Italia.
Luca is a private chef.
Lynn Chyi was a Systems Administrator from San Diego, California.
He was eliminated in episode 18 after plating less perfect eggs than Bime in an elimination challenge.
After Masterchef, Lynn was a photographer.
He was also UX designer at Illumina.
Lynn became Design System Engineering Manager at Workday.
He is an Engineering Manager at RobinHood.
Malcolm Green was unemployed and from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
He was eliminated in episode 6 after coming in the bottom three of a cupcake elimination challenge.
After MasterChef, Malcolm opened his own catering company called Malia's Catering.
He has done a number of pop up dining events.
Malcom is a baker and creates and sells custom occasion cakes.
Natasha Crnjac was a Stay-at-Home Mom from San Diego, California.
Natasha was the MasterChef season 4 runner up with Gordon admitting it was very close.
After MasterChef, Natasha returned to being a Stay-at-Home Mom and welcomed another daughter.
She briefly offered catering and private chef services after the show.
In 2019, she opened company Meal Prep Boutique.
They offered catering services and meal prep delivery in her local area.
Natasha is a Catering Manager at Sodexo.
Sasha Foxx was a Singer from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
She was eliminated in episode 4 after struggling with cooking a langoustine dish.
After MasterChef, Sasha was a contestant on America's Got Talent, showcasing her vocals.
She has continued with her singing career.
Sasha appeared on a number of cookery segments on local TV stations.
She has done several pop up dining experiences.
Savannah Sturges was a Middle School Special Ed Teacher from San Diego, California.
She was eliminated in episode 14 after a chicken pressure test.
After MasterChef, Savannah did several events as a private chef/catering chef.
She started a recipe sharing website and advertised private chef services.
Savannah continued to teach.
She is currently Assistant Principal at a High School.
I was so happy when Luca won this.
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