MasterChef Season 6
MasterChef Season 6 is the sixth episode of the popular American competitive reality television series, which aired on Fox from May 20 to September 16, 2015. There are some notable changes to the show’s format this season, with Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot returning as judges, while Joe Bastianich Bastianich left after five seasons to make way for talented pastry chef Christina Tosi to join the team.
A total of 22 contestants competed for the championship this season, with Claudia Sandoval emerging as the winner and Derrick Peltz as runner-up, showcasing their culinary prowess in a series of challenging cooking competitions.
This season offers fans of the show a combination of exciting culinary creations and fierce competition, with contestants from a variety of backgrounds and cooking styles showcasing their skills in pursuit of the coveted title. With 20 episodes packed with delicious dishes, high-stakes challenges and expert guidance from the judges, MasterChef Season 6 continues to captivate viewers and live up to the tradition of the cooking competition series.
Where are they now in MasterChef Season 6?
Claudia Sandoval (Winner)
After winning the sixth season of MasterChef, Claudia worked as an events manager in La Mesa, California. She released her cookbook titled “Claudia’s Corcina: A Taste of Mexico” a month after her win. Claudia also started a catering business, gave cooking classes, opened a Mexican bakery called “El Cochi Dorado” in June 2020, and became a judge on MasterChef Latino. She is also involved in charity work and has raised over $450,000. As of 2022, she lives in San Diego with her daughter.
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Derek Peltz (runner-up)
Derrick, born Derrick Fox, was a drummer in Florida before joining the show. After MasterChef, he hosted numerous pop-up dining events across the U.S., helped open a restaurant in Los Angeles, got married and adopted his wife’s last name (Derrick Fox), and launched his podcast A Bunch of Fails in 2022 By”.
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Stephen Lee
Teffen works as an urban gardener in Palm Springs. He now works as a personal chef, appearing as a guest on different cooking shows and providing private cooking/catering services. He also has a “food experience” called the Food Department.
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Nick Nappi
Nick worked as a dishwasher sales representative in California and later became a chef at several restaurants, including Bar One in San Diego. As of 2022, he is a “cannabis chef” and co-founder of Nappi Roots Culinary, specializing in cannabis-flavored edibles.
Katrina Kozar
Katrina was an administrative assistant in Wisconsin who started offering personal chef services and selling a special homemade gourmet mustard. She also has her own brand of spices called Mustard Queens, which can be purchased online.
Hetal Vasavada
Hetal, a startup developer from New Jersey, has launched her own online bakery and published a cookbook called Milk and Cardamom: Spectacular Cakes, Custards, and More Inspired by the Flavors of India. She is a freelance recipe developer, digital marketer, and food blogger at Milk and Cardamom.
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Elsa von Dobeneck
Ailsa, an assistant railroad manager in Norfolk, Virginia, returned to her previous career and is now an assistant vice president at Watco Companies LLC. She also runs a food blog called Curious Taste Buds.
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MasterChef Season 6 Contestants
player |
age |
Profession |
Claudia Sandoval |
31 |
event manager |
Derek Peltz |
28 |
drummer |
Stephen Lee |
47 |
urban gardener |
Nick Nappi |
31 |
Dishwasher sales representative |
Katrina Kozar |
34 |
Administrative Assistant |
Hetal Vasavada |
27 |
Start-up developers |
Tommy Walton |
53 |
fashion designer |
Olivia Cruppen |
25 |
fashion stylist |
Shirley Flash |
32 |
kitchen assistant |
Christopher Lu |
30 |
restaurant manager |
Sarah Zachek |
29 |
Mobile Home Park Manager |
Kerry Prince |
37 |
human resources representative |
Amanda Sabo |
25 |
social worker |
Charlie Chapman |
25 |
HVAC Technician |
Jesse Romero |
29 |
oil randman |
Veronica Seeley |
58 |
Beauty consultant |
Elsa von Dobeneck |
27 |
assistant railway manager |
Dan Corrado |
29 |
Engineers and models |
Justin Banister |
18 |
High school student |
Dara Caratini |
29 |
Amusement park guide |
Brianna Watson |
twenty four |
hairstylist |
Matteo McConnell |
38 |
high school teacher |
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