Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Curtis Stone, Jonathan Waxman, Ming Tsai, and Traci Des Jardins
Before each battle, a slot-machine-style board determines five mandatory elements: the protein , produce , equipment , cooking style , and time limit . Tournament of ChampionsTV Show | 2020
The inaugural season consisted of five episodes and concluded on . Winner Brooke Williamson (the Season 1 Champion) Runner-Up Amanda Freitag (lost by a single point in the finale) Final Four Tournament of ChampionsTV Show | 2020
Because the judges do not know who is cooking, sideline reporters (like Justin Warner and Simon Majumdar ) provide play-by-play commentary to the audience and present the finished dishes to the judges. Season 1 (2020) Summary Tournament of ChampionsTV Show | 2020