MasterChef (American season 6)


Season 6 of the American competitive reality TV series MasterChef premiered on Fox on May 20, 2015.
Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot returned as judges. Joe Bastianich left the show after five seasons and was replaced by Christina Tosi.
The season was won by Claudia Sandoval, with Derrick Peltz becoming the runner-up.

Top 22

Source for names, hometowns, and occupations. Ages and nicknames as given on air or stated in cites.
ContestantAgeHometownOccupationStatus
Claudia Sandoval31La Mesa, CaliforniaEvents ManagerWinner September 16
Derrick Peltz28Fort Myers, FloridaDrummerRunner-Up September 16
Stephen Lee47Palm Springs, CaliforniaUrban Gardener
Nick Nappi31San Diego, CaliforniaDishwasher Sales Rep
Katrina Kozar34Milwaukee, WisconsinAdministrative Assistant
Hetal Vasavada27Bloomfield, New JerseyStartup Developer
Tommy Walton53Chicago, IllinoisFashion Designer
Olivia Crouppen25Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaFashion Stylist
Shelly Flash32Brooklyn, New YorkKitchen Assistant
Christopher Lu30Los Angeles, CaliforniaRestaurant Manager
Sara Zacek29Baileys Harbor, WisconsinMobile Home Park Manager
Kerry Prince37Greensboro, North CarolinaHuman Resources Rep
Amanda Saab25Seattle, WashingtonSocial Worker
Charlie Chapman25New Orleans, LouisianaHVAC Technician
Jesse Romero29Baton Rouge, LouisianaPetroleum Landman
Veronica Cili58Key West, FloridaBeauty Consultant
Ailsa von Dobeneck27Norfolk, VirginiaAssistant Railroad Manager
Dan Collado29Chicago, IllinoisEngineer and Model
Justin Banister18New Caney, TexasHigh School Student
Darah Carattini29Irvine, CaliforniaAmusement Park Guide
Brianna Watson24Worcester, MassachusettsHairstylist
Mateo McConnell38Atlanta, GeorgiaHigh School Teacher

Elimination table

Guest appearances

Ratings

U.S. Nielsen ratings