Main points
- Participants of the show “MasterChef”, such as Denis Savenko, Elizaveta Glinska, Yevhen Klopotenko, became famous thanks to their culinary achievements and charisma.
- Many of them continue their careers in cooking, blog, work in restaurants, and participate in social and military projects.
“MasterChef” participants / Collage of Channel 24
Today is the 17th season of the “MasterChef” project. It is obvious that over the years of the show's existence, the audience has had more than one favorite. Interestingly, most often the chosen ones were not the winners.
The program quite often features people with a great sense of humor who speak their minds. Some of them have become real stars of funny TikTok videos. Today, Channel 24 will tell you about some of them.
Where are the audience favorites from “MasterChef” now?
Denis Savenko
Denis was one of the most popular participants in season 15 of the country's main culinary show. After the project, the guy continued to develop in cooking, but in September 2025 he announced that he had left Ukraine for Prague.
Recall that previously the government allowed men aged 18 to 22 years old to leave the country without restrictions for the duration of martial law.
Denis Savenko on the “MasterChef” project: watch the video online
Today, the show's finalist continues to develop his culinary skills and also runs a blog.
Elizabeth Glinska
After winning season 2, the chef began to develop in the confectionery industry. And in 2016 she became the winner of the World Pastry Championship Mondial Des Arts Sucres in the capital of France. She published several books, was a judge on “MasterChef. Professionals” and “MasterChef-9”.
Elizaveta Glinska / Photo from Instagram
Yevhen Klopotenko
Obviously, we couldn't leave out one of the most popular chefs in Ukraine. On “MasterChef”, Yevhen loved to experiment, which he continues to do to this day. Despite the fact that public opinion about Klopotenko's culinary ideas is divided into two camps, this did not prevent him from opening his own online course, becoming the author of the Cult Food project to change school nutrition, publishing a cookbook, and also being a co-founder of a number of catering establishments.
Yevhen Klopotenko on the “MasterChef” project: watch the video online
Vadym Brzezinski (Pava)
Vadim won season 7 and became popular under the pseudonym Pava. On the show, the man not only cooked deliciously, but also often joked, which made him a meme star on more than one occasion.
Brzezinski is active on social media, sharing cooking recipes and secrets, and often filming funny entertainment content. His Instagram page has over half a million followers.
Pava on the “MasterChef” project: watch the video online
Catherine the Great
Kateryna was also a real star of the fifth season. Her phrases became catchy quotes, excessive emotionality became her calling card, and her passion for exquisite cooking remains to this day. In 2024, it became known that she was divorcing her husband after 15 years of marriage.
Catherine the Great on the “MasterChef” project: watch the video online
Victor Perekhrest
Viktor was a participant in the fourth season, and then came to “MasterChef. Battle of the Seasons.” His unique ability to comment on everything that happened in the kitchen was dubbed “pearls.” Moreover, the project even made a large 13-minute video on YouTube with the best phrases of Crossroads.
Let us remind you that since the beginning of the full-scale war, the cook joined the paramedics, and today he serves in the army.
Viktor Perekhrest and his pearls on “MasterChef”: watch the video online
Anatoly Tsuperiak
Well, everyone has probably heard of this man. His unique accent and ability to say whatever is on his mind made Anatoly the star of the project. Despite the fact that many years have passed since his participation, archival videos still appear on social networks, which always lift the mood.
Anatoliy Tsuperiak on the “MasterChef” project: watch the video online
Today, the chef is not very active on social media, and his Instagram page is available to selected users.
Olga Martynovska
The judge of “MasterChef” was not just a participant, but also a winner. The audience liked her behavior the most, because even then Martynovska tried to behave like a professional.
In 2017, she became the manager and co-owner of the restaurant Les Foodies. In 2020, she became a judge on Master Chef and also founded the Culinary Academy. Interestingly, as a judge, she is also known for her wit.
Olga Martynovska on the “MasterChef” project: watch the video online
Oleksandr Zubko
The winner of season 16 became a unique asset to the project. All because he is the only one in all seasons who has never worn a black apron. He showed great culinary skills, and was also distinguished by his special kindness.
In March of this year, it became known that Zubko had joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and had already completed military training.
Oleksandr Zubko in the Armed Forces of Ukraine / Photo from Instagram
Obviously, this is far from the entire list of people who should be here. Over the years of “MasterChef”'s existence, dozens of participants have become real stars. Humor, special culinary skills and a desire for development are the traits that always find a place in the hearts of viewers.