MasterChef (American TV series) season 14
| MasterChef: Generations | |
|---|---|
| Season 14 | |
 Promotional poster for season 14, featuring (L to R) judges Aarón Sánchez, Gordon Ramsay, and Joe Bastianich | |
| Judges | |
| No. of contestants | 20 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | May 29, 2024 – present |
| Season chronology | |
The fourteenth season of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef (also known as MasterChef: Generations[1]) premiered on Fox on May 29, 2024.[1] Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich all return as judges.
Production[edit]
The series was confirmed for a fourteenth season renewal on August 9, 2023.[2] On March 4, 2024, it was announced that the fourteenth season would premiere on May 29, 2024, with judges Bastianich, Ramsay, and Sánchez announced to be returning as well.[1][3] This season's theme will feature contestants representing four various generations of cooking talent − Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z.
Contestants[edit]
Note: Contestant details are as shown in graphics in the show except where cited.
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Generation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Johnson[4] | 37 | Dallas, Texas | Tax Director | Millennials | Top 20 |
| Christopher "Geags" Geagon[5] | 60 | Bradenton, Florida | Personal Trainer | Baby Boomers | |
| Christopher Walinski[6] | 59 | Hope, New Jersey | Dentist | Baby Boomers | |
| Horacio Tucunduva[7] | 62 | Nashville, Tennessee | Retired Auto Industry Executive | Baby Boomers | |
| Jeet Kaur Sawant[8] | 32 | Portland, Oregon | Senior HR Specialist | Millennials | |
| Kamay Lafalaise[9] | 34 | Washington, D.C. | Attorney | Millennials | |
| Michael Leonard[10] | 27 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Business Owner | Millennials | |
| Rebecka Evans[11] | 63 | Castle Rock, Colorado | Retired Opera Singer | Baby Boomers | |
| Si Envytnc Nguyen[12] | 30 | San Francisco, California | Biotech Manager | Millennials | |
| Warren Coleman[13] | 70 | Neptune Township, New Jersey | Retired Flight Attendant | Baby Boomers |
Episodes[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [14][15] | Original air date [14][15] | Prod. code [14] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264 | 1 | "Millennials Auditions" | May 29, 2024 | MCH-1401 | 1.81[16] |
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Priya Krishna is this week's guest judge for the season premiere. The contestants must get at least three yes votes to advance. They will audition by generation and first up is Millennials. The first contestant to audition is Jeet; she gets three yeses earning her this season's first white apron. Lexi auditions next and she does not earn a white apron. Kamay auditions next and she gets three yeses earning her an apron. Tori fails her audition. Next up is Si who earns three yeses. Anna auditions next and becomes the first contestant to advance with four yes votes. The final audition of the day is Michael. He gets four yes votes earning him the last millennial apron. | |||||
| 265 | 2 | "Baby Boomers Auditions" | June 5, 2024 | MCH-1402 | 1.91[17] |
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Joe's mother Lidia Bastianich joins the judging panel for the second round of auditions, which features Baby Boomers. Rebecka earns four yeses and the first white apron of the evening. Derak is next, and he fails his audition. Warren, Horacio and Geags each receive three yeses. Alan is next; he does not receive an apron. The last to audition of the day is Christopher. He ends up being the final Boomer given an apron. | |||||
| 266 | 3 | "Gen Z Auditions" | June 12, 2024 | MCH-1403 | TBD |
| 267 | 4 | "Gen X Auditions" | June 19, 2024 | MCH-1404 | TBD |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "FOX Gets Pumped for Summer and Goes Balls to the Wall with New and Returning Unscripted Series" (Press release). Fox. March 4, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "FOX Renews Powerhouse Cooking Competition Series "MasterChef" for 14th Season with Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich". Fox (Press release). August 9, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (March 4, 2024). "Fox Summer Premieres: When To Expect Return Of I Can See Your Voice, Food Stars, Masterchef & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "MasterChef contestant Anna Johnson's shrimp fettuccine recipe". fox4news.com. May 29, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Behnke, Megan (June 5, 2024). "'MasterChef' Contestant Challenges Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sánchez to Do a Fitness Contest in Exclusive Sneak Peek". popculture.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Mudaliar, Shweta (June 5, 2024). "Who is Christopher Walinski? How 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 star became Joe Bastianich's 'favourite'". meaww.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram - Horacio Tucunduva (@horacio_tucunduva)". Instagram. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Turnquist, Kristie (May 30, 2024). "'MasterChef Generations': A Portland contestant stands out in Millennial auditions". oregonlive.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Rani, Guyatri (May 30, 2024). "Did Kamay Lafalaise advance to Top 20? 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 star cries as her dish lacks 'salinity'". meaww.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram - Michael Leonard (@flavor.perfection)". Instagram. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Chef Rebecka Appears on Gordon Ramsey's MasterChef". fyi50plus.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Mudaliar, Shweta (May 30, 2024). "'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 chef Si Envytnc bags Top 20 spot despite making unseasoned 'Vietnamese crepes'". meaww.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Rani, Guyatri (June 5, 2024). "Who is Warren Coleman? 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 contestant makes history on Fox show". meaww.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c "MasterChef Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b "MasterChef Season 14 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
- ^ Douglas Pucci (May 31, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: CBS Leads in Total Viewers with The Price Is Right and Rebroadcast of Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration". Programming Insider. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Douglas Pucci (June 6, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: Women's College World Series on ESPN Leads the Night's Telecasts in Key Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved June 6, 2024.