On season 6 of Masterchef, there are a few changes going on. The biggest one is that there is a new judge in town and her name is Christina Tosi. She’s taking over for longtime judge Joe Bastianich and she’s a force to be reckoned with. Chefs Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot are returning to the show, along with Masterchef Junior. So, who are the home cooks competing on the show for 2015? Take a look at the top 40 list below, though the show may just jump right in to the top 20, bypassing the rest.
Ailsa Von Dobeneck: Norfolk, Virginia – Assistant Railroad Manager
Alicia Giove: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Elementary Music Teacher
Amanda Saab: Seattle, Washington – Social Worker
Andrew Woods: Charleston, South Carolina – Political Fundraiser
Brianna Watson: Worcester, Massachusetts – Hair Stylist
Charlie Chapman: New Orleans, Louisiana – HVAC Technician
Christopher Lu: Los Angeles, California – Restaurant Manager
Claudia Sandoval: La Mesa, California – Events Manager
Dan Collado: Chicago, Illinois – Engineer/Model
Darah Carattini: Irvine, California – Amusement Park Guide
Demetria Davis: Atlanta, Georgia – Coordinator
Derrick Peltz: Fort Myers, Florida – Drummer
Georgia Dunn: Floresville, Texas – Agriculure Student
Golzar Meamar: San Diego, California – Unemployed
Hetal Vasavada: Bloomfield, New Jersey – Startup Developer
James Amster: Plano, Texas – Server
Jeff Griffin: Albany, Georgia Hotel – Sales Representative
Jesse Romero: Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Petroleum Landman
Jill Campbell: Sacramento, California – Stay-at-Home-Mom
Jonathan Scinto: North Bellmore, New York – Unemployed
Justin Banister: New Caney, Texas – High School Student
Katrina Kozar: Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Administrative Assistant
Kerry Prince: Greensboro, North Carolina – Human Resources Representative
Krista Scott: San Diego, California – Caregiver
Lindsey Johnson: Memphis, Tennessee – Insurance Manager
Mateo McConnell: Atlanta, Georgia – High School Teacher
Moniza Masud: San Francisco, California – Ad Sales Associate
Natasha Clement: LaPlace, Louisiana – Bartender
Nate Love: Chicago, Illinois – Medical Device Sales Representative
Nick Nappi: San Mateo, California – Dishwasher Sales Representative
Olivia Crouppen: Thousand Oaks, California – Fashion Stylist
Remy Dambron: San Diego, California – Language Instructor
Robert Vargas: New York City, New York – Fashion Buyer
Sara Zacek: Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin – Mobile Home Park Manager
Shelly Flash: Brooklyn, New York – Kitchen Assistant
Stephan Lee: Palm Springs, California – Urban Gardener
Taylor Moore: Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Server
Ted Glaza: San Francisco, California – Chiropractor
Tommy Walton: Chicago, Illinois – Fashion Designer
Veronica Cili: Key West, Florida – Beauty Consultant
Masterchef airs Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. on FOX. Stay tuned for more on the home cooks competing on the show this season.
