Ahead of MasterChef Season 15's release date later this summer, fans have been treated to some exciting news regarding the judging panel: It has been confirmed that Tiffany Derry will be a judge! Her casting is significant because it brings a series' favorite alum back to the screen (she competed in Season 7 of Top Chef). Derry can also bring a unique perspective because she knows what it feels like to compete in culinary challenges in the hopes of achieving your dreams.

Derry will join judge Joe Bastianich and host Gordon Ramsay for this season (a duo that has already found a successful formula for great television). She shared her thoughts on her inclusion in a statement, per Variety. "I'm beyond excited to join MasterChef as a judge for Season 15, which is unlike any other," she said. "For me, cooking has always been about passion, precision, and heart, and I can't...