Welcome, fans, friends, and family! Whether you discovered me by watching MasterChef USA, HGTV, or The Rachael Ray Show, or if you’ve been a follower of my site across much of its 15-year existence, or stumbled across me more recently, you are very welcome here. I am humbled to have inherited an amazing fan community from around the world, and it’s a joy to share my unique life with them. So many have indicated strongly that they’d like to see me back on television. Whether or not I’m cut out for that world remains to be seen, but one thing’s for certain: networks are shy of putting reality TV “stars” on the screen unless they can prove that their audience continues to grow long after their “5 minutes” are over. It’s been almost 2 years since my last “5 minutes” and you all keep coming in ever increasing numbers, and for that, I am endlessly appreciative.
You can help me become a shoe-in personality by commenting on my posts and recipes (you can comment on almost everything on this whole site!), sharing your favorite blog posts and recipes with your friends on Facebook, and being as interactive with me on Facebook and Twitter as you can. The more you all comment and converse with me, the more excited a producer or network will be about me. And this new site is chock full of ways for you to share my content with your friends and interact with me. I am so grateful for the joy you’ve all brought into my life, and for sharing your stories and creativity with me!
I must thank Ozzie Bock, my wonderful fan in Arkansas, for coming to my rescue when I was at my wit’s end in getting this site live. And also to one of my dearest friends, Monty Taylor, who basically makes the internet work for all of us, and who also hosts my site. I must also recognize the free software community, who took the WordPress format and made it such that a blundering boob like me could (with help from Ozzie and Monty, of course) put up a website that can bring people together to celebrate life and food, without having to mortgage my house. Software is art, just like a perfect recipe, or a timeless painting. And those who work so hard to give it away for free are heroes in my book.
woha! what happened! haha Looking forward t see how it pans out… at the moment checking out ur blog on the Master Chef… I see the episode but still like to read it… dunno why… Kind of to see if my thoughts match lol… I am not a good cook.. In fact I ain’t a cook at all
But would like to begin some day! Salam from Dubai!
Hello Ben
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I love you and i love the way you talk with the food! Like a freaking dexter! Hahaha;P
I love your kindness. You have a huge passion! Much respect to you!
I’ll hope i meet some day!:-)
-Kristian from norway.
Your website is so beautiful, I want to eat it.
Loving the new site, can’t wait for all the things to come!
Nice website! Particularly enjoying your blogs and recipes!
Yes, I’m Ben-Starr-struck.
and this is why i have dubbed you the gangSTARR
Ha ha ha… Kris, you are charming and magnetic EXACTLY because of the way you express yourself. It comes across loud and clear to me, and I know it will to other people, too. *hugs*
Loving the new website. The photos of all your travels are amazing!
Ben! Your new website is Awesome
Why don’t you give credit to the designer..hint hint. I’m very curious.
Ravenous, I designed the site myself. It’s based on the Coraline theme on WordPress, with very little redesign by me. My superfan Ozzie Bock helped with some PHP blocks, I also got some CSS help from John, the husband of Christine Ha (the blind contestant on MasterChef). Ozzie doesn’t have a website…I asked. But if you need help with WordPress, I’ll get you in touch with him.
I guess I should say, we want links to your designers!
U deserved to win master chef. you have so the right attitude and are a great individual indeed. i have just watched you get evicted and are really annoyed (at you too lol) now ime going to watch the rest and hope that mr attitude (the unshaven one) does NOT take home the 250k, All the best mate.
You really were a highlight on MasterChef, I just watched the episode where you had to go home and even Christian looked sad.
Awwww…thanks Harald! Christian was one of my best friends on the show, and is one of my best friends now, a year after. He was very misrepresented on the show. He’s one of the nicest, funniest guys I’ve ever met!
Me too: I was so surprised by the disappointement of Christian!! It means you’re really amazing!
Good luck Ben! You ere my favorite character on Masterchef, and I was really rooting for you! I’ll still continue to root for you.
Hello Ben! I’m currently watching MS2. I’m a bit after, but it’s because I live in Sweden. They don’t really broadcast MS here. But I just watched the episode where you were eliminated. I got so disappointed and sad at that very moment. Because in such a short time, you became my biggest inspiration and favorite contestant! You had the brightest energy and the greatest potential out of everyone. I’m not really talented with cooking, but I love baking. One day I’ll recreate the Pumpkin Carrot Cake that you made. You made MS so enjoyable to watch. You inspired me as an individual to thrive forward and not be afraid of whatever is ahead. I wish you the best out of the best in the near future. I hope one day I’ll get to see you and your unforgettable bubbly personality. Best of luck!
Jenny, thank you SO MUCH for your kind words! I’ve been getting lots of love from Swedish fans recently. Some day I hope to visit your country!!!
Hey Ben,icing the new site so far. Can’t wait till you head out here to New England so that we can do an episode of CITGO with you & Christian! Keep up the good work & injecting positive energy into the culinary community.
Thanks, Dane! Gonna try to make my way out there this fall. Cheers!
Ugh “icing” should be “loving”. Foiled by autocorrect yet again!
Hello Ben! I just finished the second season of Masterchef and I really wanted to thank-you for contributing to the show with your awesome enthusiasm and positivity. Your passion and excitement really brought the show up to a new level of entertainment. After reading previous comments, I thought that it was interesting that Christian was portrayed in such a negative way while you describe him as really nice. This insight actually elevated my interest further into Masterchef because it paints a much more complex picture of the relationship between the production and reality. In many ways, my (simplistic) early interpretation of the show was almost a dichotomy, you were the good guy and Christian (and earlier Max) was… well… ya. Thank-you very much and I really hope to see you on TV some day!
Ben Starr, you are THE man. You and your website are as amazing as your food.
I have been such a fan of you from Masterchef and cheering you on from the start! I love your enthusiasm, your love and passion for food, your incredible humility, and I cannot wait to see you shinning as the star you are up there doing exactly what you’re meant to do! Keep it up!
OK Ben…I am a fan of yours as well AND a homebrewer, winemaker, and I teach a breadmaking class uses spent grains from my beer. WHERE are your beer recipes? Especially the pumpkin ale? LOL. Get with it friend!
Thanks, Ezraella! I’ve had quite a few requests for a beer recipes page, so I’ll be putting that up this fall. You can find my pumpkin ale recipe on Homebrewtalk if you search for my name there!
Hi Ben. Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed watching you on MasterChef. I really feel like the Season 2 cooks were the best of all the contestants. That said, I was wondering if you know what became of Adrien? Also, do you really believe he was a better cook than Jennifer?
Carla, Adrien and I are VERY good friends. He and Derrick are currently opening a restaurant in Ventura called Hollywood Beach Wine. Check them out!
I had to google you after watching season 2 of masterchef. I must say for me you were the winner. Your sense of humor,good heart and your dishes were the reason why I watch. Good luck on your website, I like it!!
Hey Uncle Ben ready for thanksgiving? I know I am!! Just wondering can you make the stuffing to besides the turkey? Haha
Hi, Carter! I am excited about Thanksgiving! I can’t wait to cook with you!
Ben, I watched Season Two several times now and each time I am amazed at your your performance. You were an inspiration to watch and I hope you found success after the show.
~G~
PS: that shepherd’s pie looked amazing.
Thanks SO MUCH, Glen!
You were awesome on the show
My brother, sister and I were rooting for you and can’t wait to see you back on TV.
Have you considered doing a web series on your own on the side as you wait patiently for otherthings to fall through?
Hi, Sandy! I have definitely considered this. My schedule is currently too busy to permit that, but I’m hoping that in late fall I can produce a web series. *hugs*
Hello Ben! My husband and I have definitely Ben Starr-Struck!! We just watched the episode where you you eliminated… I literally got all teary eyed! I have recently started cooking, and would like to try my hand at your amazing sounding pumpkin carrot cake (carrot cake is my absolute fav!!!)! I will definitely be following you on the web, and would LOVE to see you with your own show!!
Great call on adding the beer to the sausages for the biker challenge, by the way!! That is how it supposed to be done!!
xoxo, Crystal
Thanks so much, Crystal! Big hugs to you and your hubbie!
Hi Ben! I just finished watching Masterchef season 2 (yes, a little late I know!) and I just wanted to let you know how incredibly inspiring you were to watch. Your passion for cooking just shines through and I truly believe that you have the ability to change so many lives. As a college student who has very little cooking experience, you give me the faith to believe that I could follow my passion for cooking regardless of my inability to go to culinary school. I hope all the best for you and if you ever come out with a cookbook, I will be first in line to buy it! You are truly incredible!
Elyssa, you are SO sweet, thanks so much for leaving me this message. I wish you the best of luck in your future! You DON’T need to go to culinary school to have a future in food. (In fact, staging or “interning” in restaurants is a FAR better way to get into the industry and learn, and you don’t have to go into debt to do it.) I actually did publish a cookbook back in 2007…you can learn about it by clicking COOKBOOKS at the top of the screen. Have an awesome week!
hello Ben..
I’m your biggest fan here in the Philippines.
You such a lively person Ben.. I have watched the whole episodes of master chef season two.
You’re the STARr of the show..
Looking forward for more updates from you.. CHEER!
Hi, Ben! I am currently entralled by MC3, but I certainly remember you from last year. The episode where you won the challenge with your cake was absolutely one of the best. I hope that you are able to bring your new dreams to fruition! Best of luck to you!
Hi, Ben. Just finished watching Masterchef Season 2 and I must say you stole the show. Your enthusiasm, excitement, and passion for food is inspiring. I really enjoyed watching you on the show and I believe you should have definitely been in the final three if not the final two. Good luck with your future plans and I hope we will see you on tv again in the near future.
Thank you so much, Giuseppe!
last year I tried your gingerbread recipe. Om Nom Nom!!! Best tasting gingerbread recipe I’ve ever tried. You’re awesome Ben.
you are the best…smilling ,positive,,,,you should win
Good luck, dude. i’m glad to help you in any small way i can. i love your recipes and your personality. keep it real.
Dud ! You rock
i wish that one day to see u cook live in egypt ! to see that u are in the same level like masterchef or better 
wish the best for you 
me encantaria verte en otro programa me quede con mas ganas de ver a benn!!! y que te veamos aca por mexico tambien………….I would love to see you in another program.. left me with..” i want more ben” and also in mexico tv
i watched Master chef season two in france with my husband. When you had to leave the show, we almost cried. You are a beautiful human being who shows us integrity, humility and love. Bon courage and we thank you for ur good energy on tv.
What an honor for someone in the center of the culinary universe to give me such compliments! France is such a magical place. I visit Bretagne often. Merci!!!
Ben
Ever since I saw you come into the MasterChef kitchen with your pumpkin print apron and hat, I was rooting for you. You gave the series a nice dose of humor and cheerfulness that it pretty much needed due to the evergoing drama. People like you are a rare treasure, and I hope you continue being that way. You now have a fan in Colombia (who’ll move to TX soon). I’ll check your recipes from now on!
A hug from Colombia,
Andrea
Thank you so much, Andrea! Your words are SO sweet. Let me know when you move to Texas!
Oh, I shall!
Hey, Ben! Wanted you to know I’ll be moving to TX on December the 1st. Just keeping you posted as you wished!
Great, news, Andrea! Good luck with the move. What city are you settling in?
I’m in Houston, actually. Arrived on Sunday
Hello Big Ben,
Your exit from Masterchef was aired yesterday here in Portugal and it was so devastating, my family was all rooting for you! Of course, I had to Google you to see what you had been up to since then, and I’m very glad to see your quest to your very own tv show! I have no doubt that it will all work out, the “tv world” would be crazy not to have you. Boa sorte and never stop cooking!
Hello Ben,
I got to your site after i watched the episode 17 of Master Chef season 2….
Hope your dream will come true soon and flourish
Your attitude throughout the competition is really a good example for others.
Not to mention your passion, spirit and positiveness are so inspiring……….
Really love you
in the most colourful way.
-Desmond-
From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi Ben my name is Soraia And i´m Portuguese ,and i´d like to make you a question do you have a book of recipes?so i can buy it?or do you speak a little portuguese ? so i can talk to you ?:-)
lots of hugs
Bom dia, Soraia! I only speak a little Portuguese. My partner is from Brasil. I do have a cookbook. You can click MY COOKBOOKS from any page on my site to see it! *beijos*
Loved watching you on masterchef. My question for you is there going to be a general masterchef season 2 cookbook. I have found the cookbooks for 1 and 3 but I have not seen anything for your season. And I thought your group mades some awesome foods.
Hi, there! There was a cookbook for Season 1, but for Season 2 we issued a special MasterChef Magazine from Taste of Home. You may be able to find it used on Amazon, I’m not sure. There is no Season 3 cookbook…the cookbook just released covers recipes from ALL 3 seasons!
Hi ben,
My name is Wanda and i just want to share my interest in your page. I’m currently learning to cook and I use your recipes as inspiration. Love your honest & warm persona and of course your recipes. I watched MasterChef 2, you won in my eyes. Keep up the good work and best of luck on your journey. Sincerely, Little Lady Learning 2 Cook.
P.s. I just made your pumpkin pie recipe and I LOVE IT. Thanks:)
Hi, Wanda! I am SO honored that you’ve been learning to cook with my recipes. And VERY proud of you! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Hello Ben.
I’m from Belgium and really je vous adore!!
My boyfriend and I really luuuuuuuved you on Masterchef! You’re original, one of a kind and really admire you. I also LOVE hawaii (I really want to go there, haven’t been there yet:( ). I wish you good luck and thank you for being an inspire to me. To never give up on life and keep on holding on ^^
Big kisses from Belgium
Hey well I think you had to win Masterchef 2 … you were the BEST … Of course you’re even now: D
Ben, I hope you get back on TV soon. You were very exciting and entertaining to watch. Good luck and hope to see more of ya!
I just saw your video about How to Make a Sparkle Ball. Love it! I’d love to see more of your homemade Christmas decorations. And, of course, more how-to videos.
hi from Moldova (not Maldives!) ! i saw MasterChef {all 3 season} like a million times, last night went to bed around 2 in the morning caught up in reading you entries about the show. still have some more to go. yuhuuuuuuuuuu
Hey Ben…I will be the first to admit never watched you or Master Chef as I do not have time for t.v. much. Anyhow, found you on youtube and was looking for a pie dough recipe and found yours first and saw that it was linked with the pumkin/p’can pie recipe. I have done many pie shells thanks to you, and will be doing the pie recipe in a couple of days for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you Rock big time and look forward to following you!!! Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2013 New Year Ben Starr!!!!
Hello Ben. I’m from Portugal and I’m watching Masterchef season 2 episode 17 on internet. Until now I don´t know who won the competition but you are my favorite chef. I love your recipes, the way you cook it, and you because you are so happy and crazy! I will look (on your site) for the recipe of this wonderfull pie you just cook. Now, back to episode 17. Best wishes for 2013. Hugs from Portugal. Ofélia
Hi Ben. I’m from Manila, Philippines. I’ve have CDs MasterChef , I’ve watched season 3 before then I’ve watched this Season 2 with u in it…of all contestants u are my fav!! Your zest in Life is an inspiration…and i was sad when u had to leave but overjoyed when u came back at the finalle to watch Jenny , Christian & Adrian… thanks to Internet , nowadays u can send a note or greetings to someone at the other side of the globe!! Am happy to see ur video in Puna, Hawaii wc is so beautiful place on earth and i like to see you happy!!! Take care Ben !!! God Bless U and love-ones!!!
Thank you so much, Gie! I’m so glad the internet has been able to connect me with wonderful fans like you. *hugs*
Ben , you are soooo Sweeet guy!! Thanks so much… i don’t feel just as a fan but a friend to u Ben !!
Our names are Azierena and James and we’ve been watching season two of Masterchef. We just saw the episode where you got eliminated and we both cried like babies because you were our favorite! You are wacky, wild, and moderately insane, and we can’t wait to come and eat at your restaurant one day (seriously, get on that). Good luck with your career.
Sincerely,
Two fans
Awww…thanks so much, you guys! I enjoyed listening to some of your songs on YouTube just now! Cheers!
Hi Ben, watching the episodes in the Netherlands at the moment, bit late, but never late then….
I used to be a chef myself for 20 years and I do recognize myself in you, just a crazy man in the good sense of the word.It’s an eye opener to me to see you in the way I was inspired by food. Shame my life turned out a bit different.I just wanted to tell you that I so enjoyed watching you and I know for sure that you must be an incredible nice man.
All the best form a wintery Amsterdam
Pepijn
Pepijn, thank you so much for your wonderful message! I love Amsterdam, and had one of the best meals of my life there in the home of a chef who has a tiny restaurant in her garage. Her name is Hannah. Such wonderful memories. All the best!!!
Dear Ben Starr. I really admire Your cooking style. Thanks You I really understood what is cooking and how to cook with love and passion. And I think its really important.. Best wishes, Karo
Dear Ben,
Your positivity, excitement and energy have inspired me throughout the season, you are an absolutely wonderful person. I am an aspiring chef, only 19, but studying hospitality management, and I wish to be as positive as you are in life. I hope you have had only the best after Masterchef, I saw you have a restaurant – that is wonderful. Good luck and take care. I hope you still have that amazing pumpkin chef hat 
))
I just finished watching Masterchef and I was so so disappointed to see you eliminated
Emilie, you are SO SWEET, thank you so much! I wish you the best in your culinary future!!!
Hi Ben Starr,
I am watching the masterchef season 2 episode 16 these days, and really love you and Christian. I can’t believe that you are eliminated and Christian is not the champion (I read the result from internet)!!! So I decided to stop watching it…T_T….By the way, I am from China…Lots of my friends think you are so cute and Christian should be the champion!!! so sad and disappointed……….
Your positivity and lovely laughing really inspire me a lot!!! Thanks!!
and Wish you have a happy and prospective new year and future!!
BTW….I don’t think Christian is arrogant as what he presented in the show, because at the beginning he is nice and he is applauding everytime for others…
Haha, wish you could travel to China one day~~maybe you will fall in love with Chinese food~~~
Hello!
I was just watching the season 2 of Master Chef. I wanted to say that you are such a pure soul and genius in kicken. I wish there were more people like you!
Kristina, you are SO sweet! Thank you so much.
Hey Ben! You were awesome in Season 2 and I enjoyed every minute of it! One question: do you remember what episode it was where you finally cooked Gordon that shepherd’s pie?! I’m having trouble finding it
Hi, Alex! That was the episode where I was eliminated, so it’s the episode where there are 5 of us left. It should be the third-to-last episode.
hello! i love the way you cook. I desperately cried when you left! i love you!!!! pleas cook for me!!!
Hi! I think you should have a youtube channel only for the Ben Starr cook
, because I wanted to see if you made any video on your own but then it’s all mixed up with your traveling.
Improve this website!
I hope you get the recognition you deserve
Lili, thanks so much for your message! I would love to hear any suggestions you have on improving the site!
Hi Ben! I’m from Poland, today I watched the episode of Masterchef in which you lost. I felt really sad when it happened, ’cause I’ve been rooting for you from the very beginning of the show You’re adorable and I simply love watching you cook. You should visit Poland someday and try our food. You wouldn’t be dissapointed, that’s for sure! I wish you best of luck and a lot of success!
Cześć Ben oglądłem i kibicowałem tobie w masterchef, od tamtej pory oglądam ciebie na youtube, jestem z polski też kocham gotować i jeść pozdrawiam Ben Starr
Hi Ben
well i saw you on fb does’t matter i want to say hi here too lol this is a really cool page….. i love this and is good to know about you hope you to come Ecuador soon 
od bless you Ben 
Hi Ben! Suzy is arrogant, don’t you agree?
Yanis, Suzy is actually really delightful. We all adored her. I’ve been to visit her in Chicago twice. Just remember that HUNDREDS of hours of footage are shot for 1 hour of an episode. The editors pick and choose exactly what they want the audience to see. They could have edited me to sound arrogant, too.
Thanks for the reply! Yes, it’s the editors pick which make the show interesting… But, nice to know she is delightful! You deserved to win it! Christian is hilarious, he’s cute when he’s arrogant! You’re so humble as always, you never let anyone down! I’m from Hong Kong and I am a boy… I’m your biggest fan!
I think it’s impossible that you seem arrogant! you are my favourite of masterchef. I wanted that you won! kisses from Italy (did you visit Italy?).
Bea, I have been to Italy many times! My partner’s sister lives in Palermo. I adore Italy! *baci*
Do u have a resturant someone opened a resturant in Houston, TX
Matthew, my restaurant is in Dallas. The winner of MasterChef 3, Christine HA, lives in Houston and plans on opening a restaurant, but it won’t be for another year or two.
Hi Ben, I love you from the heart, and I wish him success in all areas of your life, watch masterchef just to see you and never get tired of looking at you, that God is always with you … sorry for my horrible english, haha, I’m a Brazilian girl, kisses!
Ben?
i like it
Ben, my husband and I never watch TV, only Netflix, and somehow we ended up watching the whole season of MasterChef when you were on! Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavors. Oh, and this is random, but… would you just tell me something I could bring to my next vegetarian pot luck for my book club please!
HI, Jayme! You’re so sweet, thank you. A vegetarian potluck? For something complex and impressive, try my Smoked Mozzarrella, Eggplant, and Mushroom Fritters. If you want something a bit easier, you can try my Mao Farms Vegetarian Curry which uses either green payapa or green mango, and will be a sure hit. (Check ethnic markets for unripe papaya or mango. They won’t be sold as such, though many Asian markets DO sell unripe green papaya for Thai papaya salad, but just feel them and if they’re hard, they’re still unripe and will work perfectly for the recipe.)
I am watching season 2 all over again, you captured our hearts, I certainly hope you will be back with your own show!!! Good luck!!
Ben, I’m amazed how You can still find time to answer people, to their comments. I personally did not watch the show… to see you all, how you make those incredible dishes
I watched it because it was hell of a fun to watch You and Your friends as you overcome problems in kitchen that has been given to you. I was very entertained to watch You, because You spread joy and happyness everywhere You are. You are not just only inspiring as a chef, but as a wonderfull, full of laugh, guy, that makes everybody smile. Thank You for that, and i wish You luck on Your journey with cooking. Sorry for my English. Adrian. 
Awww…thanks so much, Adrian! Where are you from?
I’m from Poland
No problem. I wanted to share with you my opinion 
It is sorry that not so many people watch You on Youtube. I think they don’t know about Your channel.
hi ben, i really admire your passion, the emotion in every dish! so positive, so proactive, so intense, you are a great inspiration of every one, no matter what we do, we discover with your attitude that every work , must be done with perfection, you are blessed, use your talents to make the people happy, i really admire you, regards! Gabriela from mexico.
Ben, thanks for being so hilarious on Masterchef. My wife and I just finished watching season 2 and seeing you back at the end made the entire epsiode for us. I know you hear it a lot, but you were our favorite contestant and the show just wasn’t as good without you there. Good luck with the Australian Tastemaster job!
I totally agree w the Smith¨s of yesterday! Crossed my fingers for you from the very start, and since your elimination I’ve been wondering where your life-path led you. Just finding your page now, I’m happy to know a little more.. Wishing you ALL THE BEST in your future wanderings!!! And Thank you for excellent TV-entertainement!!
Kind Regards from Norway, where we just finished ‘your’ MasterChef-season! / BN
Hei, Barbra! Welcome to my page and thank you so much for your kind words. Cheers!
Hey Ben! me and my girlfriend just finished watching the MS season. So wanted you to win but what an amazing journey you had / having!
Felt compelled to google what you are up to now!
My favourite moment was the pride you had in the amazing layered cake you made!!! got a bit watery eyed myself!!!
So glad to see you are doing so well! FRANK looks intriguing!
Take care! much love!
Awww…thanks so much John! I’m so glad you sought me out. Stick around! This is an amazing community of people who love food and life!
Ben, I have made your site the homepage on my iPad. I always check here first for yummy new recipes. NOTHING I have made from from your site has ever come out bad. You inspire me to new heights in my cooking endeavors!
Kim, what an honor! Thank you so much!
g’day. I have a special photo (one only) to send you, but with me being an oldie (IT immigrant, defnitely not an IT native) i have no idea how to send it to you. please advise. thanks heaps. (ps if you dont want to post details on your site, please feel free to email me instead). cheers
hi,ben…..l love you very much….
Awwww….thank you so much! *hugs*
Hello Ben! My name is Lisa, Im a home cook, and want to go to culinary school, ive been watching master chef and all the food network shows and learned a LOT. id like to get better and better, i hope someday to meet you and maybe you can teach me a few things
im a good listener and love to learn new things. how hard was it on master chef? are the judges (particularly Gordon Ramsey and Joe Bastianich ) are they really as scary in person as they seem on tv? Do you keep in touch with them at all either?
Hi, Lisa! Gordon and Joe are actually very nice in person…their “meanness” is just an act for the camera! We contestants occasionally interact with the judges online, mostly on Twitter. But we don’t “talk” like friends…all 3 guys are VERY busy!
Hi Ben, I am also brazilian, living in Germany. I was cheering for you during masterchef!!! You are my favorite and still a winner for me! Please if you and your partner come to Germany (close to Frankfurt) I would love to invite you to come to the 3 Michelin star Amador restaurant. Abracos e lembrancas da Alemanha, Flavio.
Brigado, Flavio! *beijos*
my pleasure dear Ben
lam from Vietnammes,I love you and i love the way you talk with the food! Like a freaking dexter!
I love your kindness. You have a huge passion! Much respect to you!
Hi Ben! My name is Reina & i was one of the top 100 contestants on MC4 this year! it was an experience to say the least! Obviously i didn’t get any airtime except a few snippets here & there & hugging Bime when he got his apron LOL! My interview was hysterical in a good way but kinda pornographic bcuz i’m a Brazilian Bikini waxer by trade and Joe, Graham & Gordon had a field day with questions for me! they were crying they were laughing so hard! Anyways i really enjoyed watching u on MC2, u were definitely my favorite! Who would’ve thought i’d be talking to u about this! Even last year at this time i would’ve never thought i’d try out for a TV show! Good luck on your venture, it looks like your’e having a blast!!!!!!! XO
Hi, Reina! Congrats for being bold and taking a chance on being on MasterChef! I wish we had gotten to see more of you. I hope the experience was largely positive for you and that you made some amazing new friends! *big hugs*
I know that I’m overwhelming you with my comments in these days, but I’d also like to know if you have ever watched Masterchef Italia and what do you think about it. (I also wanted to ask if somebody could eat Masterchef’s food, but I read the answer in another post…I’m happy that the food wasn’t wasted!) Baci
Hi, Bea! I have never watched MasterChef Italia. My partner’s sister lives in Palermo and she watches every episode and tells me about it. She also said that when they aired MasterChef USA in Italia, all our voices were dubbed into Italian and that the guy who did my voice sounded very funny!
Yes, it’s true!
Now in Italy we are watching your season again
Oh my God. I’m messaging Ben Starr. Oh my God. Haha…
Well, hi, it’s me, your biggest fan. =^^= And I’m here to tell you that I admire your passion, your talent, your selfless love for people. Seriously. Everyone I know who watched last season would say: “Omg, Ben Starr’s amazing, I want him to win!” You’re just a wonderful person. We were all sad to see you go.
I wanted to tell you that watching on the show inspired me to apply to the Culinary Institute of America. Basically, you motivated me to begin my life over again. Thank you so much for that. Never lose that passion you have. Best of luck with your career; you’ve made it so far, and God knows you’ll make it farther.
Much hugs,
Grace
Grace, CONGRATULATIONS on going to CIA! That’s very impressive. I wish you all the best!!!
Oh! And by the way, you’re adorable.
Hi Ben,
I’ve just watched season 2 of Masterchef USA up to the episode where you left the race to the finale.
It was heartbreaking to see you go. I know nothing of us beside what i’ve seen on the screen, but you radiated so much joy, so much enthusiasm, and so much optimism. My heart goes to you Ben, and whatever you’re doing right now, i hope you’re enjoying it. I also hope you can follow your dream and continue cooking amazing dishes!
- From France
(please, forgive any mistake i have made. Still learning English)
Merci beaucoup, William!
your fan since your signature dish (audition of course) !! you were the real winner of masterchef but you know what. you’re won us all!!
a food lover from mauritius
Awwww..thank you so much Akhilesh! You are the first fan I have heard from Mauritius. I have ALWAYS wanted to visit your island!