Plot Summary:The nine former winners of previous seasons appeared to encourage the candidates who will be cooking their signature dish in one hour for entry to the Top 24. Eighteen home cooks secured their places in the Top 24 after receiving three votes from the judges while nine contestants who received one or two "yes" votes were given the opportunity to cook again in a second audition.
Jake Nodar,Clarence Gilmer,Stacey Osorio,Angel Rodriguez,Steven Lee Hall Jr.,Ryan Holt,Phaedra Brothers,Alyssa Ballestero,Tawny Lynn,Carrie Booze,Darrin Reay,Kim Kelly