Masterchef Usa(2010) May 2026

, the first season of the American competitive reality television series, premiered on July 27, 2010 , on Fox. The debut season concluded on September 15, 2010 , after crownining its inaugural winner. Season 1 Overview

: Whitney Miller, David Miller, Lee Knaz, and Sheetal Bhagat. Eliminated in the Semi-Finals : Sharone Hakman and Mike Kim. Where Are They Now? MasterChef USA(2010)

: The original judging panel consisted of Gordon Ramsay , Joe Bastianich, and Graham Elliot . Top Contestants & Outcomes , the first season of the American competitive

: Launched his own line of sauces, "Hak’s," which are sold in major retailers nationwide. MasterChef: The Final Six - IMDb premiered on July 27

The season followed 14 home cooks competing for a $250,000 grand prize and a cookbook deal.