MasterChef US Season 6 aired May 20 to September 16, 2015 on Fox Network.
There were 22 contestants and the prize for the winner was $250,000, their own cookbook and a MasterChef trophy.
MasterChef US season 6 features MasterChef judges Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Christina Tosi 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.
Ailsa von Dobeneck was an Assistant Railroad Manager from Norfolk, Virginia.
She was eliminated in episode 6 after serving a cold steak in a pressure test against Christopher.
After MasterChef, Ailsa returned to her previous role as a Government Relations Manager.
She moved to New Orleans and started a new role at the port, working in Public Affairs.
Ailsa took up a new role at New Orleans Public Belt Railroad as Director of External Affairs.
As of June 2019, Ailsa is Assistant Vice President at Watco Companies LLC.
Ailsa is a food blogger at The Curious Taste Bud.
Amanda Saab was a Social Worker from Seattle, Washington.
She was eliminated in episode 8 after her triple layer birthday cake landed her in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Amanda became a baker and opened Butter Bear Shop.
Her bakery has since closed.
She is a food blogger at Amanda's Plate, where she posts recipes.
Amanda organises themed dinner parties with Dinner With Your Muslim Neighbor.
She returned for MasterChef: Back to Win (season 12)
Brianna Watson was a Hairstylist from Worcester, Massachusetts.
She was eliminated in episode 3 after her apple pie landed her in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, she quit working in hair and went to work for the Seven Hills Foundation.
Brianna planned to open a soul food food truck but it has yet to happen.
Charlie Chapman was a HVAC Technician from New Orleans, Louisiana.
He was eliminated in episode 8 after his three tier birthday cake left him in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Charlie returned to his previous career as a HVAC Technician.
Christopher Lu was a Restaurant Manager from Los Angeles, California.
He was eliminated in episode 12 after a gnocchi pressure test landed him in the bottom two.
After MasterChef, Christopher worked at Freddy Small's Bar and Kitchen in Los Angeles.
Christopher is currently a Private Chef/Consultant.
His social media heavily features his two daughters.
Claudia Sandoval was an Events Manager from La Mesa, California.
Claudia was the MasterChef season 6 winner due to her three course Mexican meal impressing the judge in the final.
After MasterChef, Claudia released her cookbook called "Claudia's Cocina: A Taste of Mexico".
She launched a catering business called Claudia's Cocina.
Claudia has been a brand ambassador for several large brands.
She hosted cookery classes and during lockdowns, online cookery classes along with other MasterChef winners.
Claudia became one of the judge of MasterChef Latino.
She opened a Mexican bakery called El Cochi Dorado in June 2020.
Dan Collado was an Engineer and Model from Lexington, Kentucky.
He left MasterChef in episode 6 for personal reasons.
After MasterChef, Dan is represented by Select Models and continues to model.
Dan also works in engineering sales.
He is a private chef with his company DRC Private Dining.
Darah Carattini was an Amusement Park Guide from Irvine, California.
She was eliminated in episode 4 after a cinnamon roll elimination challenge.
After MasterChef, Darah was a vlogger until 2015.
She was a model and did a number of modelling jobs.
Darah sells second hand clothing on Poshmark.
Derrick Peltz / Derrick Fox was a Drummer from Fort Myers, Florida.
Derrick was the MasterChef season 6 runner up.
After MasterChef, Derrick married and took his wifes surname.
He is now Derrick Fox.
Derrick helped open a restaurant in Los Angeles as a consultant.
He has hosted several pop up dining events.
Derrick hosts a podcast called A Bunch of Losers with Derrick Fox.
He has a range of online merchandise including clothing and scented candles.
Derrick is owner of Epic Mega Cookie Co and offers private chef services.
Derrick returned for MasterChef: Back to Win (season 12)
Hetal Vasavada was a Startup Developer from Bloomfield, New Jersey.
She was eliminated in episode 16 after a pressure test of cooking the judges favourite pasta dishes.
After MasterChef, Hetal was a Digital Marketing Manager at Humphry Slocombe.
She was a freelance digital marketer, recipe developer, writer and did food photography.
Hetal is a blogger at Milk and Cardamom.
In 2019, Hetal released a cook book called Milk & Cardamom.
She went on a book tour promoting the release.
In 2020, she opened an online bakery.
Jesse Romero was a Petroleum Landman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He was eliminated in episode 7 after his TV dinner failed to impress the judges and landed him in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Jesse opened a food both at White Star Market called Robear Ln.
This closed and he joined The Gulf Restaurant as Executive Chef.
Justin Banister was a High School Student from New Caney, Texas.
He was eliminated in episode 5 after his corn dish landed him in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Justin is a chef at Jasper's The Woodlands.
Katrina Kozar was an Administrative Assistant from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She was eliminated in episode 17 after landing in the bottom two after an ingredient basket challenge.
After MasterChef, Katrina started private chef company Katrina's Kitchen, offering private dinner parties, cookery events and cooking classes.
She also sold her homemade gourmet mustard that she makes with her neighbour.
Kerry Prince was a Human Resources Rep from Greensboro, North Carolina.
He was eliminated in episode 9 after a Beef Wellington elimination challenge landed him in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Kerry is a private chef.
Kerry also offers restaurant consulting and catering services.
He wrote a book called Kerry In The Kitchen Presents: Agrimony to Yucca: Intro To Medicinal Herbs.
Mateo McConnell was a High School Teacher from Atlanta, Georgia.
He was eliminated in episode 3 after his ginger, cardamon and salted caramel apple pie landed him in the bottom two.
After MasterChef, Mateo returned to his previous role as a High School Teacher.
He regularly posts photographs of recipes he has created on social media.
Shelly Flash was a Kitchen Assistant from Brooklyn, New York.
She was eliminated in episode 13 after her chicken and waffles landed her in the bottom two.
After MasterChef, Shelly returned to the Upper East Side where was an Executive Sous Chef.
She was a chef at James Beard House and later became a Chef Instructor.
Shelly is co-owner of Two Girls & a Cookshop.
They serve Jamaican street food in pop up events around New York.
She returned for MasterChef: Back to Win (season 12).
Nick Nappi was a Dishwasher Sales Rep from San Diego, California.
He was eliminated in episode 18 after a chocolate cake cook off with Claudia.
After MasterChef, Nick was Executive Chef at Bar One until March 2018.
He moved LOLA 55, where he was a chef.
After this he launched catering company, On the Fly Catering.
He provided private chef and event catering services.
Nick also sold home made chicken broth online.
Nick briefly ran Nappi Roots with his wife.
The couple hosted podcast The Happy Nappis in 2022.
Olivia Crouppen was a Fashion Stylist from Thousand Oaks, California.
She was eliminated in episode 14 after a cows head challenge left her in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Olivia returned to her previous role as a Fashion Stylist.
Olivia became a culinary producer and Food stylist.
She is a Private Chef, specialising in holistic foods.
Olivia was the host of cooking show on nom.com, where she live streamed.
Sara Zacek was a Mobile Home Park Manager from Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin.
She was eliminated in episode 10 after her peanut butter and strawberry tart landed her in the bottom three.
After MasterChef, Sara returned to running her pie company Harbor Pie Company.
She made pies to order and sold pies to local businesses.
Sara has scaled down the business since 2017.
She has worked in leadership and management roles across various industries since 2017.
Stephen Lee was a Urban Gardener from Palm Springs, California.
He was eliminated in episode 19 after a three dish cook off against Claudia.
After MasterChef, Stephen is an Urban Farmer, Private Chef at Food Dept.
He has done a number of guest chef appearances and dining events.
Stephen returned for MasterChef: Back to Win (season 12)
Tommy Walton was a Fashion Designer from Chicago, Illinois.
He was eliminated in episode 15 after a tag team summer platter challenge with Katrina.
After MasterChef, Tommy returned to his previous role as a Fashion Designer.
Tommy is a regular on a local tv station hosting cookery segments.
He is a teacher.
Tommy is also a brand ambassador for Daelmans.
Tommy returned for MasterChef: Back to Win (season 12)
Veronica Cili was a Beauty Consultant from Key West, Florida.
She was eliminated in episode 7 after a TV dinner elimination challenge.
After MasterChef, Veronica still continues to bake, sharing photos on social media.
At this time I have no further information on whether she is baking professionally.
I absolutely Love Love LOVED Tommy!! I didn't figure he'd win, but his personality was so Big and SO Fun, I could just have watched him all season, he needs his own show.
ReplyDeleteAgree!! Hated to see him go and think it was an unfair call too. Also knew Claudia was going to win about mid way through so she'd be first latina and sure enough she did but I think Derrick should've won. He was far more versatile throughout the competition and she basically made one style of food. Mexican. Which, they complained about an Italian contestant doing that in the past so, they def favored her for the win. Saw it coming. :( Wish the show would do more for the top 3!!
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