The audition process for Season 13 of MasterChef is complete, and the top 20 will begin competing on Wednesday night. America’s top chefs have been drawn from four regions of the country and split into four teams, with five chefs each representing the West, Midwest, Northeast and South.
Hosts Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Aarón Sanchez are all back for Season 13.
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Here’s the full cast of contestants, ordered by region:
Amanda
Region: West
Age: 44
From: Sherman Oaks, California
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
James
Region: West
Age: 31
From: Portland, Oregon
Occupation: Mushroom jerky manufacturer
Kennedy
Region: West
Age: 26
From: Denver, Colorado
Occupation: Festival vendor
Lizzie
Region: West
Age: 29
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
Occupation: Preschool teacher’s aide
Madame Donut
Region: West
Age: 48
From: Maui, Hawaii
Occupation: Donut shop owner
Jennifer
Region: South
Age: 42
From: Little Rock, Arkansas
Occupation: Lifestyle blogger
Kendal
Region: South
Age: 27
From: Olive Branch, Mississippi
Occupation: Trucking company owner
Kolby
Region: South
Age: 30
From: Houston, Texas
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Reagan
Region: South
Age: 44
From: New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation: Paralegal
Sav
Region: South
Age: 26
From: Gadsden, Alabama
Occupation: Farm owner
Brynn
Region: Northeast
Age: 33
From: Providence, Rhode Island
Occupation: Bartender
Nina
Region: Northeast
Age: 44
From: Woolwich, Maine
Occupation: Marketing manager
Purvi
Region: Northeast
Age: 48
From: East Windsor, New Jersey
Occupation: Credit and collection manager
Richie
Region: Northeast
Age: 28
From: Silver Spring, Maryland
Occupation: Music producer
Ryan
Region: Northeast
Age: 33
From: Millstone Township, New Jersey
Occupation: Construction superintendent
Charles
Region: Midwest
Age: 34
From: Columbus, Ohio
Occupation: Hairstylist
Grant
Region: Midwest
Age: 32
From: Altoona, Iowa
Occupation: Brewery sales director
Kyle
Region: Midwest
Age: 41
From: Kansas City, Missouri
Occupation: Beer sommelier
Sarah
Region: Midwest
Age: 32
From: Springfield, Missouri
Occupation: Social media manager
Wayne
Region: Midwest
Age: 51
From: Columbus, Ohio
Occupation: Media company owner
