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5 unusual facts about Top Chef Masters


James Oseland

He was one of the judges on the 2009 premiere season of Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters.

Jay Rayner

He was also on the panel of judges on the American programme Top Chef Masters.

Nils Norén

In 2009, Chef Norén competed on an episode of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, which aired July 15, with Rick Moonen, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, and Michael Chiarello (who was declared the winner).

Ruth Reichl

As of April 2011, she is also acting as critic/judge on Season 3 of the Bravo reality television show Top Chef Masters.

SHARE cancer support

In 2009, Chef Lo competed in the TV show Top Chef Masters with SHARE as the named beneficiary of her $20,000 winnings.


Michael Chiarello

Chiarello was included as a contestant on Top Chef Masters, winning his preliminary round and advancing to the championship round, placing second to Rick Bayless (first place).


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