Michael Newman

Michael Newman was a contestant on Season 11: Legends of MasterChef. He ranked in 5th place.

Personality

After his appearance, Michael returned to his job as a Lifestyle and Relationship coach. (retrieved from MasterChef US Season 11 Contestants Where Are They Now? - Reality TV Revisited)

He is the last contestant of the season to win an apron.
At 47, he is the oldest man of the season.
His fellow contestants called him "Jersey" in the show.
He is the highest ranking contestant of the season to not win any challenges.
- He is also tied with Jeff (Season 8) for being the highest ranking contestant to never win a challenge, at 5th place.

(After being eliminated) "I'm so proud of myself. To get this far in MasterChef is beyond words. I got in with 4 yes-es with a vegan crab cake. Coming into this competition, I know that I was the underdog. Nobody knew what I could do. They figured I was a vegan chef. I learned so much. It's an experience of a lifetime I'll never forget. All I can do is grow from it, not just as a chef, but as a person. I stand for pride, I stand for love, and I stand for positivity, and that is Jersey style!"

MasterChef U.S. Season 11
Judges
Gordon Ramsay • Aarón Sánchez • Joe Bastianich
Contestants
Mary Jayne Buckingham • Matt Gagnon • Miles Gateff • Annai Gonzalez • Anne Hicks • Suu Khin • Abe Konick • Joseph Manglicmot • Autumn Moretti • Kelsey Murphy • Michael Newman • Lexy Rogers • Alejandro Valdivia • Tay Westberry • Elyce Wooten