MasterChef US Season 15 Contestants Where Are They Now?

MasterChef US Season 15

MasterChef US Season 15 aired May 21 2025 to present on Fox Network.

There were 24 contestants, in 12 pairs and the prize for the winner was $250,000 and a MasterChef trophy.

MasterChef US season 15 features MasterChef judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Tiffany Derry 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.



Adam Head and Joel Head Adam Head and Joel Head were brothers from Athens, Georgia.

Adam was a Safety Consultant and Joel was a Enterprise Technology Sales Worker.

After MasterChef, Adam appears to have returned to his previous role.

He is a single dad and shares food content and cooking videos with his daughter on social media.

Adam cooked at a watch party with Joel at a local restaurant.

After MasterChef, Joel returned to his previous role in sales.

Joel has also hosted pop up dinners with Adam.

On his Instagram, he describes himself as his childrens chef, "Warren & Scouts Chef".


Ashley Napoli and Ricky Napoli Ashley Napoli and Ricky Napoli were siblings from Orlando, Florida (A) and Buffalo, New York (R).

Ashley was a Banquet Manager and Ricky was a Property Manager.

They were eliminated in episode 5 after they overcooked their filet mignon during a mystery box challenge.

After MasterChef, Ashley appears to have returned to her previous role as a Banquet Manager at Renaissance Hotels.

After MasterChef, Ricky is a Private Chef and content creator.

He offers private dining experiences and does pop up dinners.


Azu Cierco and Javier Cierco Azu Cierco and Javier Cierco were a divorced couple from Miami, Florida.

After MasterChef, Azu was a host at the Catholic Music Awards.

She appears to be a brand ambassador for Armina Luxe.

The pair hosted a watch party with Rachel and Julio.

After MasterChef, Javier and Azu create food content together on social media.


Darce Olund and Courtney Fraley Darce Olund and Courtney Fraley were Animal ER Nurses from Chicago, Illinois.

They were eliminated in episode 7 after their Cannoli dessert didn't impress the judges.

After MasterChef, Darce returned to her previous role as an Animal ER Nurse.

Her and Courtney appeared on both Good Day Chicago and Fox Local, showcasing vegan dishes.

After MasterChef, Courtney returned to her previous role as an Animal ER Nurse.

She is a food blogger at Faraway Kitchen.


Jessica Bosworth and Jesse Rosenwald Jessica Bosworth and Jesse Rosenwald were in a Long Term Relationship and from Boston, Massachusetts.

After MasterChef, Jessica and Jesse did a cookery demonstration on Boston 25 News.

They appear to be teasing on social media that they may launch a pizza company/restaurant?


Kayla Mitchell and Ryan Kate Brandenburg Kayla Mitchell and Ryan Kate Brandenburg were MasterChef Junior Besties from Center Moriches, New York (K) and Grapevine, Texas (R).

They were eliminated in episode 8 after there were mistakes with their filet mignon dish.

After MasterChef, Kayla graduated from Millersville University.

Kayla is a Private Chef.

She offers catering, meal prep, private dining, pop-up dinners and more.

After MasterChef, Ryan shares cooking videos on TikTok.


Kevin Fuller and Trey Wade Kevin Fuller and Trey Wade were Best Friends from New Bern, North Carolina (K) and Charlotte, North Carolina (T).

They were eliminated in episode 4 after their Cajun Seafood Pasta failed to impress the judges.

After MasterChef, Kevin hosted a watch party.

Kevin has hosted pop up dinners.

He will be doing a series of cooking classes at Carter County Community College.

After MasterChef, Trey returned to his role at Blue Run Spirits.


Rachel Sanchez and Julio Figueredo Rachel Sanchez and Julio Figueredo were a married couple from Naples, Florida.

After MasterChef, Rachel and Julio hosted a watch party with Azu and Javier.

They regulary post food content and food challenges on social media.

Rachel and Julio appeared on Jeff Philbin's Dinner DeeAs.


Timothy Cartwright and Athena Phillips Timothy Cartwright and Athena Phillips were newlyweds from Bowie, Maryland.

They were eliminated in episode 11 after their peach cobbler landed them in the bottom two.

After MasterChef, Timothy and Athena have returned to married life after appearing on the show for their honeymoon.

Will update with further information.


Tina Duong and Aivan Tran Tina Duong and Aivan Tran were Aunt and Niece from Fountain Valley, California (T) and Fairplay, Colorado. (A).

After MasterChef, Tina shares food pictures on her Facebook page.

In June 2025, she travelled to Vietnam.

After MasterChef, Aivan shares food content across her social media.

She revealed that she has been auditioning for the show since 2019.


Tonna Jacobson and Cait Jacobson Tonna Jacobson and Cait Jacobson were Mother and Daughter from Brandon, South Dakota.

They were eliminated in episode 10 after their shepherds pie dish didn't impress the judges.

After MasterChef, Tonna is a Health and Lifestyle coach.

After MasterChef, Cait returned to complete her study at Minnesota State University.


Zach Lamb and Michelle Lamb Zach Lamb and Michelle Lamb were a married couple from Minneapolis, Minnesotaa.

After MasterChef, Zach and Michelle host podcast Disco The Podcast.

They also share food content on their social media pages.


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