MasterChef US Season 13 Contestants Where Are They Now?

MasterChef Season 13 / MasterChef: United Tastes of America aired from the 24th May to 20th September 2023.

The show aired on the Fox Network and there were 20 contestants.

The prize for the winner of MasterChef 13 was $250,000, the MasterChef trophy and training at restaurants owned by the three judges.

MasterChef US season 13 features MasterChef judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sanchez and Joe Bastianich.

They undertake a number of challenges and dishes to prepare, with those failing to impress being sent home.

Amanda Clark Katz was a Stay-at-home mom from Sherman Oaks, California. She was on Team West.

She was eliminated in episode 5 due to her fish tacos not impressing the judges.

After MasterChef, Amanda is a YouTuber and social media chef.

Brynn Weaver was a Bartender from Providence, Rhode Island. She was on Team Northeast.

She was eliminated in episode 16 after her and Kolby's salmon and parsnip dish failed to impress the judges.

After MasterChef, Brynn is a restaurant manager.

Charles Calvino was a Hairstylist from Columbus, Ohio. He was on Team Midwest.

He was eliminated in episode 12 after he crumbles under the pressure of cooking a three course meal.

After MasterChef, Charles is a recipe developer and social media chef.

Grant Gillon was a Brewery sales directort from Altoona, Iowa. He was on Team Midwest.

He was the Masterchef season 13 winner due to his consisten menu and the exceptional quality of it.

After MasterChef, Grant has done a number of pop up dining events at a local golf course.

Grant is a food content creator, often posting videos with his son.

He plans to open his own restaurant.

Grant and his wife welcomed a new baby boy in December 2023.

James Barfield was a Mushroom jerky manufacturer from Portland, Oregon. He was on Team West.

He was eliminated in episode 13 after his sea bass dish failed to impress the judges.

After MasterChef, James is now a chef and has done a number of charity events.

Jennifer Maune was a Lifestyle blogger from Little Rock, Arkansas. She was on Team South.

She was a runner up in the finale.

After MasterChef, Jennifer is now a chef alongside blogging.

She released her own line of seasonings under brand Heritage Seasonings.

Kendal Adair was a Trucking company owner from Olive Branch, Mississippi. He was on Team South.

He was eliminated in episode 10 after overcooking chicken on the grill.

After MasterChef, Kendal competes in grill competitions.

He competes as part of the Smoked N’ Spiced Competition BBQ team.

Kendal also does pop up dining events.

Kennedy Underwood was a Festival vendor from Denver, Colorado. She was on Team West.

She was a runner up in the finale.

After MasterChef, Kennedy opened a pop up restaurant and has plans to open others.

Kolby Chandler was an Entrepreneur from Houston, Texas. He was on Team South.

He was eliminated in episode 16 after undercooking the salmon on his dish.

After MasterChef, Kolby sells seasonings online as Bayou City Seasonings.

He is also a private chef.

Kolby had previously appeared on Top Chef Amateurs.

Kyle Hopkins was an Entrepreneur from Houston, Texas. He was on Team Midwest.

He was eliminated in episode 9 after his Meyer Lemon Cake wasn't well received by the judges.

After MasterChef, Kyle was Market Manager KS/MO at Surly Brewing Co.

He is currently Chief Executive Officer at Fields & Ivy Brewery.

Kyle is also a Private Chef.

Lizzie Hartman was a Preschool teacher's aid from Fairbanks, Alaska. She was on Team West.

She was eliminated in episode 14 after parts of her dish were undercooked and overcooked.

After MasterChef, Lizzie is a personal chef, event caterer and cooking class teacher.

She sadly lost her husband in an accident, please consider donating to their GoFundMe.

Madame Donut was a Donut shop owner from Maui, Hawaii. She was on Team West.

She was eliminated in episode 15 after overcooking her snapper. She was praised for bringing more variety to the competition.

After MasterChef, MD has taken her donuts on the road with popups all over the US.

Other MasterChef contestants have joined her at her locations.

Nina Interlandi Bell was a Marketing manager from Woolwich, Maine. She was on Team Northeast.

She was eliminated in episode 11 after her Chicken Tikka Massala failed to impress the judges.

After MasterChef, Nina has done a number of cookery events focussed on foraging.

She has also released a book on foraging.

Purvi Dogra was a Credit & collection manager from East Windsor, New Jersey. She was on Team Northeast. .

She was eliminated in episode 8 after her butter chicken dish was critqued by the judges.

After MasterChef, Purvi is a baker at Everything but Plates, providing cakes to order.

Reagan Sidney was a Paralegal from New Orleans, Louisiana. She was on Team South.

She was eliminated in episode 18 after her venison dish was missing its sauce.

After MasterChef, Reagan is a Private chef at Curated by Reagan.

She offers meal prep services and in home dining.

Richie Jones-Muhammad was a Music producer from Silver Spring, Maryland. He was on Team Northeast.

He was eliminated in episode 6 after his apple "homecakes" failed to impress the judges.

After MasterChef, Richie has done a number of pop up dining events.

Ryan Walker was a Construction superintendent from Millstone Township, New Jersey. He was on Team Northeast.

He was eliminated in episode 7 after over and undercooking pork chops on the grill.

After MasterChef, Ryan is a Private Chef.

He has a private dining club and offers private dinners.

Ryan has plans to open a restaurant.

Sarah Fry was a Social media manager from Springfield, Missouri. He was on Team Midwest.

She was eliminated in episode 8 after her chicken roulade dish was dry and missed the mark.

After MasterChef, Sarah appears to have returned to her previous role.

Sav Miles was a Farm owner from Gadsden, Alabama. She was on Team South.

She was eliminated in episode 17 after losing her confidence.

After MasterChef, Sav has hosted cookery classes and is a private chef.

She is studying law.

Wayne Lewis was a Media company owner from Columbus, Ohio. He was on Team Midwest.

He was eliminated in episode 18 as his ravioli dish was unfinished and needed sauce.

After MasterChef, Wayne returned to his media company.

He started selling culinary-inspired clothing and has done a number of pop up dining events.

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