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Let's be honest - the real star of Kocktails with Khloé was the cute bartender. Said cute bartender, chef Sharone Hakman, opened up to Cosmopolitan earlier this week about how he heard about the show's cancellation and what it was like working with Khloé Kardashian. Hakman revealed that he had almost no idea the show would end after one season. "I mean, there's rumors about this or that. I have my own opinions. But the reality is that I think we're all so surprised. It was rating well for the network, it was all positive," he said. "We're all trying...

Let's be honest - the real star of Kocktails with Khloé was the cute bartender. Said cute bartender, chef Sharone Hakman, opened up to Cosmopolitan earlier this week about how he heard about the show's cancellation and what it was like working with Khloé Kardashian. Hakman revealed that he had almost no idea the show would end after one season. "I mean, there's rumors about this or that. I have my own opinions. But the reality is that I think we're all so surprised. It was rating well for the network, it was all positive," he said. "We're all trying...

David Miller, Whitney Miller, Lee Knaz and Sheetal Bhagat will be the four chefs battling for the prize in next week's MasterChef finale. The amateur cooks won a spot in the show's final stage in last night's episode, which meant that Mike Kim and Sharone Hakman were sent home. The episode opened with the final Mystery Box challenge of the season, which saw the remaining six chefs working with ingredients including a rack of venison, quail eggs, blueberries, potatoes and wine. Sheetal (roasted venison with blueberry wine sauce), Whitney (venison with southern gravy) and Sharone (pan seared venison with blueberry puree) were chosen as the top three and had their dishes tasted by the judges. Gordon named Sheetal the winner: "You make that become a dream come true." They were less impressed by Sharone's presentation, although said the venison was cooked (more)...

Its official: MasterChef, this summer's smash hit, has been picked up by Fox for another season! It's the second-to-last episode and we are down to the final six tonight. The playing field is rising as we get closer to America's first MasterChef! The Final Six: Sheetal Bhagat Masterchef's beauty Sheetal brings a Giada de Laurentiis-like grace and poise to both our show and her dishes-but plunging necklines don't always make a splash in the culinary pool. Sure, both know how to show off their "ass-ets", but underneath Giada's good looks is a tough as nails chef who knows how to get it done in the kitchen -- does Sheetal share the strength of her celebrity chef counterpart? Sharone Hakman With chiseled features and unwavering confidence, Sharone exudes boundless culinary ambition and a consistency in style reminiscent of Todd English. Like Todd has shown through the...

Judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot have chosen the 14 hopefuls who will compete for the title of America's first-ever "MasterChef."

Throughout the season, the home cooks will undergo a series of high-pressure individual and team challenges from creating incredible gourmet dishes using mystery ingredients and identifying components in a complex dish to providing an all-American send-off meal for hundreds of U.S. Marines and catering a high-end wedding. The judges are looking for the contestant who possesses a refined palate as well as the right blend of skill, passion and creativity.

The competition heats up next when the "MasterChef" contestants enter the kitchen on a new night and time beginning Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. Et on Fox.

The contestants are:

Sheetal Bhagat

Age: 37        

Occupation: Teacher

Hometown: Chicago, Il      

Cooking inspiration: My mom had the biggest influence on me. Everything she made used fresh ingredients; there was nothing canned or processed.

"MasterChef" has 14 competitors, announced by Fox. The competition will be featured in a two-hour episode on a new night, Wednesday, August 18, on Fox After scouring the nation for the best amateur cooks in America, the judges of "Masterchef" have chosen the 14 hopefuls who will compete for the title. The Top 14 are Sheetal Bhagat, Tony Carbone, Jake Gandolfo, Sharone Hakman, Jenna Hamiter, Kim Dung .Slim. Huynh, Faruq Jenkins, Mike Kim, Lee Knaz, David Miller, Whitney Miller, Tracy Nailor, Avis White and Sheena Zadeh. The cooks will face individual and team challenges from creating gourmet dishes using mystery ingredients and identifying components in a complex dish to providing an all-American send-off meal for hundreds of U.S. Marines and...