MasterChef (American TV series) season 5

Source for names, hometowns, and occupations. Ages and nicknames as given on air or stated in cites. ==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 and was safe from elimination. : (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. : (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. : (WDR) The cook withdrew from the competition. : (ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef. ==Episodes==