MasterChef (American season 7)
Season 7 of the American competitive reality TV series MasterChef premiered on Fox on June 1, 2016.
Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi returned as judges. Graham Elliot left the show after six seasons. In this season, the third judge was a series of guest judges.
The season was won by Shaun O'Neale with Brandi Mudd and David Williams finishing as co-runners-up. This season marked the first time that three home cooks competed in the finale.
Top 20
Source for names, hometowns, and ages. Occupations and nicknames as given on air or stated in cites.| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
| Shaun O'Neale | 33 | Las Vegas, Nevada | DJ | Winner September 14 |
| Brandi Mudd | 27 | Irvington, Kentucky | Teacher | Runners-Up September 14 |
| David Williams | 35 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Professional Poker Player | Runners-Up September 14 |
| Tanorria Askew | 34 | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Credit Union Coordinator | |
| Daniel "Dan" Paustian | 26 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Server | |
| Katie Dixon | 33 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Fitness Trainer/Retail Associate | |
| Nathan Barnhouse | 20 | Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania | Tuxedo Salesman | |
| Eric Howard | 26 | Queens, New York | Fireman | |
| Terrance "Terry" Mueller | 40 | Long Island, New York | Handyman | |
| Diamond Alexander | 24 | San Diego, California | Web Designer | |
| Andrea Galan | 21 | Miami, Florida | Student | |
| Alejandro Toro | 26 | Miami, Florida | Voice Over Artist | |
| D'Andre Balaoing | 25 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Bartender | |
| Diana Bilow | 23 | Plainfield, Illinois | Server | |
| Manny Washington | 29 | Orlando, Florida | Fireman | |
| Lisa-Ann Marchesi | 46 | Gillette, New Jersey | Insurance Manager | |
| Brittany Craig | 22 | New Hartford, New York | Server | |
| Barbara Savage | 51 | Denver, Colorado | Investigator | |
| Bill Travers | 62 | Pauma Valley, California | Retired | |
| Cassie Peterson | 25 | Clear Lake, Iowa | Bakery Clerk |
Elimination table
Guest judges
- Wolfgang Puck - Episode 3; Episodes 18-19
- Aarón Sanchez - Episodes 5-7
- Edward Lee - Episodes 8-11
- Kevin Sbraga - Episodes 12-15
- Richard Blais - Episode 16-17
- Daniel Boulud - Episodes 18-19
Main guest appearances
- Nick Nappi - Episode 4
- Claudia Sandoval - Episode 5
Episodes