The sixth season of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef premiered on Fox on May 20, 2015 and concluded on September 16, 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. Contestant Age Hometown Occupation Status Claudia Sandoval 31 La Mesa, California Events ManagerWinner September 16 Derrick Peltz 28 Fort Myers, Florida DrummerRunner-Up September 16 Stephen Lee 47 Palm Springs, California Urban Gardener Nick Nappi 31 San Diego, California Dishwasher Sales Rep Katrina Kozar 34 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Administrative Assistant Hetal Vasavada 27 Bloomfield, New Jersey Startup Developer Tommy Walton 53 Chicago, Illinois Fashion Designer Olivia Crouppen 25 Thousand Oaks, California Fashion Stylist Shelly Flash 32 Brooklyn, New York Kitchen Assistant Christopher Lu 30 Los Angeles, California Restaurant Manager Sara Zacek 29 Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin Mobile Home Park Manager Kerry Prince 37 Greensboro, North Carolina Human Resources Rep Amanda Saab 25 Seattle, Washington Social Worker Charlie Chapman 25 New Orleans, Louisiana HVAC Technician Jesse Romero 29 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Petroleum Landman Veronica Cili 58 Key West, Florida Beauty Consultant Ailsa von Dobeneck 27 Norfolk, Virginia Assistant Railroad Manager Dan Collado 29 Chicago, Illinois Engineer and Model Justin Banister 18 New Caney, Texas High School Student Darah Carattini 29 Irvine, California Amusement Park Guide Brianna Watson 24 Worcester, Massachusetts Hairstylist Mateo McConnell 38 Atlanta, Georgia High School Teacher
Elimination table
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(WINNER) This cook won the competition. (RUNNER-UP) This cook finished in second place. (WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge or Elimination Test). (WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round. (HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the individual challenge but didn't win. (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge. (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge. (IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination. (IMM) The cook was selected by Mystery Box Challenge winner and didn't have to compete in the Elimination Test. (PT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge, competed in the Pressure Test, and advanced. (NPT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge, did not compete in the Pressure Test, and advanced. (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge or Pressure Test, and advanced. (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in the Team Challenge, and advanced. (WDR) The cook withdrew from the competition. (ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef.
Guest appearances Leslie Gilliams - Episode 8 Daniel McGuffey - Episode 8 Ahran Cho - Episode 8 Becky Reams - Episode 8 Felix Fang - Episode 8 Christine Ha - Episode 17 Luca Manfè - Episode 17 Courtney Lapresi - Episode 17
Episodes
Ratings
U.S. Nielsen ratings No. Episode Original air date Rating/share18–49 U.S. viewers(million) Rank (Timeslot) Rank (Nightly) Rank (Weekly)Source(s) 1 "Let the Battle Commence" (Top 40)May 20, 20151.2/43.39 3 8 <25 2 "The Battle Continues" (Top 40) 3 "You're the Apple of My Eye" (Top 22) May 27, 2015 1.6/6 4.72 1 1 5 4 "Cinnamon Roll-er Coaster" (Top 20) June 3, 2015 1.5/6 4.70 2 2 12 5 "Clawing to Victory" (Top 19) June 10, 2015 1.5/6 4.83 1 1 13 6 "What Happens in Vegas Steaks in Vegas" (Top 18) June 17, 2015 1.5/6 4.83 1 1 10 7 "Bring Home the Bacon" (Top 16) June 24, 2015 1.5/6 4.73 2 2 9 8 "Happy Birthday MASTERCHEF" (Top 14) July 1, 2015 1.4/6 4.40 2 2 11 9 "Gordon's Greatest Hits" (Top 12) July 8, 2015 1.7/6 4.93 2 2 8 10 "Rice Rice Baby" (Top 11) July 15, 2015 1.5/6 4.86 3 3 11 11 "Moo-vers and Bakers" (Top 10) July 22, 2015 1.5/6 4.44 2 3 10 12 "Family Reunion" (Top 10) July 29, 2015 1.5/6 4.73 3 3 (tie) UNKNOWN 13 "A Little Southern Flare" (Top 9) August 5, 2015 1.5/6 4.94 2 (tie) 2 (tie) 10 14 "Getting A-Head in the Competition" (Top 8) August 12, 2015 1.4/6 4.76 3 3 10 15 "A Storm's a Brewing" (Top 7) August 19, 2015 1.4/5 4.66 3 3 10 16 "The Restaurant Takeover" (Top 6) August 26, 2015 1.4/5 4.61 3 3 TBD 17 "Return of the Champions" (Top 5) September 2, 2015 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 18 "Think Inside the Box" (Top 4) September 9, 2015 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 19 "Team Gordon Ramsay" (Top 3) September 16, 2015 1.5/5 4.65 2 3 TBD 20 "The Finale" (Top 2)
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