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on May 22, 2013 and concluded on September 11, 2013. Luca Manfè was the winner of this season, making him the first previous season returnee to win ''MasterChef'' after failing to make past the audition round in season 3. Natasha Crnjac was the runner-up.

Top 19

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 or Elimination 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 the individual challenge but didn't win. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge. : (IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition. : (IMM) The cook was selected by Mystery Box Challenge winner and didn't have to compete in the Elimination Test. : (PT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge and competed in the Pressure Test, and advanced. : (NPT) The cook was on the losing team in the Team Challenge, did not compete in the Pressure Test, and advanced. : (RET) The cook won the Reinstation Challenge and returned to the competition. : (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge or Pressure Test, but advanced. : (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in the Team Challenge, but advanced. : (ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef.

Guest judges

Lidia Bastianich Lidia Giuliana Matticchio Bastianich (; born February 21, 1947) is an Italian-American celebrity chef, television host, author, and restaurateur. Specializing in Italian and Italian-American cuisine, Bastianich has been a regular contributor to ...

- Episode 9 *

Christine Hà Christine Huyen Tran Ha ( vi, Hà Huyền Trân; born May 9, 1979) is an American chef, writer and TV host. She is the first blind contestant of ''MasterChef'' and the winner of its third season in 2012. Early and personal life Hà was born a ...

- Episode 11 *

Eva Longoria Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón ( Longoria; March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, and director. After a number of guest roles on several television series, she was recognized for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime ...

- Episode 13 *

Paula Deen Paula Ann Hiers Deen (born January 19, 1947) is an American chef, cookbook author, and TV personality. Deen resides in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns and operates The Lady & Sons restaurant and Paula Deen's Creek House with her sons, Jamie a ...

- Episode 22

Episodes

References

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