Masterchef Winner [better]: Season 5

: Following the release of her cookbook, Everyday Fancy (2015), transitioned away from the professional culinary world.

In a split decision that had the judges deliberating, Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and Graham Elliot ultimately handed the trophy to Courtney Lapresi. She walked away with the $250,000 prize, the MasterChef trophy, and her own cookbook deal. season 5 masterchef winner