Tiffany Derry Joins MasterChef Season 15 as Newest Judge

Gordon Ramsey, chef icon and the producers of MasterChef have decided to shake things up a bit with the judging panel for Season 15 of the hit reality tv cooking competition that crowns the best home cook in America each year. With spin-offs all over the country and even getting kids in the mix with MasterChef Jr., the series definitely has staying power. 

It was announced that for Season 15, pro chef Tiffany Derry will be joining the judging panel. Also announced that the theme of the season will be Dynamic Duos with family members and friends pairing up to win the title of MasterChef. 

Derry who has appeared on “Top Chef,” “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” “Bar Rescue,” “Worst Cooks in America,” “Cutthroat Kitchen,” “Chopped,” “Bobby’s Triple Threat” and “Great American Recipe” released a statement saying, “I’m beyond excited to join ‘MasterChef’ as a judge for Season 15, which is unlike any other,” said Derry. “For me, cooking has always been about passion, precision and heart, and I can’t wait to bring my perspective to the table alongside Gordon and Joe. The season challenges home cook duos in a whole new way, and it was so fun to see them rise to the occasion. Get ready for some incredible food, tough love and maybe even a little spice!”

No word yet on Aaron Sanchez’s next move but perhaps he will continue on MasterChef Jr. as a judge. Tiffany is a welcome change to the judges panel who has yet to have an African-American on the panel permanently. It took until Season 9 for an African-American to be crowned the winner of the cooking competition. With Nyesha Arrington being a fan favorite on Gordon Ramsey’s other hit cooking competition show Next Level Chef, it was not long before some changes were made at MasterChef. 

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