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was the winner of this inaugural season, with David Miller as the runner-up.

Top 14

Elimination table

: (WINNER) This cook won the competition. : (RUNNER-UP) This cook finished in second place. : (WIN) The cook won an individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge, Elimination Test, or Pressure Test) : (WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round. : (HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in an individual challenge, but didn't win. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge. : (IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination. : (PT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge and competed in the Pressure Test. : (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge or Pressure Test, but advanced. : (ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef.

Episodes

References

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