Winners: Masterchef America

Below is the complete list of MasterChef US winners and an update on where their culinary journeys have led them. Original Occupation 1 Whitney Miller Poplarville, MS College Student 2 Jennifer Behm Wilmington, DE 3 Christine Hà Houston, TX MFA Student 4 Luca Manfè Astoria, NY Restaurant Manager 5 Courtney Lapresi Philadelphia, PA Aerial Dancer 6 Claudia Sandoval La Mesa, CA Events Manager 7 Shaun O’Neale Las Vegas, NV 8 Dino Angelo Luciano Bensonhurst, NY 9 Gerron Hurt Louisville, KY English Teacher 10 Dorian Hunter Cartersville, GA 11 Kelsey Murphy Indianapolis, IN Physical Therapist 12 Dara Yu Culver City, CA Private Chef 13 Grant Gillon Altoona, IA Brewery Sales Director 14 Michael Leonard Myrtle Beach, SC Business Owner 15 Jessica Bosworth & Jesse Rosenwald Boston, MA N/A (Duo Season) Where Are They Now? Notable Career Paths The Trailblazers (Seasons 1–4)

Josh Peyton, a 31-year-old from Nashville, won Season 12 of MasterChef America. Peyton's Southern cuisine and grill skills earned him the top spot and a $250,000 prize. masterchef america winners

Gerron Hurt, a 31-year-old from St. Louis, won Season 9 of MasterChef America. Hurt's creative dishes and attention to detail impressed the judges, and she took home the title and a $250,000 prize. Below is the complete list of MasterChef US

Regardless of where they are now, every person on this list managed to do what millions of Americans only dream of: they impressed Gordon Ramsay. Peyton's Southern cuisine and grill skills earned him