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

: David Miller , a software engineer from Newton, Massachusetts.

: After winning, she published her cookbook, Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm . She continues to work as a culinary expert and cookbook author.

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

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

, 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

: Following the show, he returned to his career in software but remains active in the culinary world through social media and private events.

: Whitney Miller , a 22-year-old student from Poplarville, Mississippi.