MasterChef season 16 / MasterChef:Global Gauntlet aired from 15th April 2026.
It aired on the Fox Network and there were 20 contestants.
The prize for the winner was $250,000 and a MasterChef trophy.
Season 16 featured MasterChef judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Tiffany Derry.
They undertake some challenges and dishes to prepare, with those who fail to impress being sent home.
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Aghata Sunsi was a stay at home mom from Westminster, Colorado..
Her country of heritage is Spain and she was on Team Europe.
After MasterChef, Aghata returned to being a stay at home mom.
She regularly shares food content on her Instagram and TikTok.
Aishu Challa was a Mom of three from Westminster, Colorado.
Her country of heritage is India and she was on Team Asia-Pacific.
After MasterChef, Aishu is a food content creator, sharing content on Instagram.
She held a watch party with season 15 winners Jesse and Jessica.
Aishu had appeared on the show shortly after being made redundant from a career in IT.
She has held private dining events and donated a private dinner to a local non profit.
Basia Newman was a Teacher from Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Her country of heritage is Poland and she was on Team Europe.
After MasterChef, Basia is a food content creator, with her husband.
Michael Newman appeared on MasterChef season 11, making it to the final five.
They share food content on their Instagram.
Britny Underwood was a Pro-wrestler & personal trainer from North Hollywood, California.
Her country of heritage is Barbados and she was on Team Americas.
After MasterChef, Britny is a professional wrestler.
She wrestles under the name Brittany Bay.
Britny shares food content on her Instagram.
In 2025, she had a part in movie The Council 2.
Camilo Chavez III was a Wholesale business director from Bastrop, Texas.
His country of heritage is Mexico and he was on Team Americas.
Camilo was eliminated in episode 6 after his eggs benedict was criticised by the judges.
After MasterChef, Camilo was promoted to Vice President of Sales - Wholesale Channel in April 2026.
He teased on Instagram that he would be sharing his recipes in the future.
Camilo hosted a watch party for an episode.
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