Streamer iGumdrop Secures White Apron, Joins MasterChef Season 16 Lineup
Twitch streamer Jaime "iGumdrop" Horan has secured a spot on MasterChef Season 16 after earning the show's coveted white apron. Her achievement was seen in a clip posted on the official MasterChef US X account. The 27-year-old from Queens, New York, who is Chinese-Malaysian, now joins this season's lineup of home cooks.
Best known for her streaming career, iGumdrop's audition marks her move into mainstream television. Season 16, themed the "Global Gauntlet," features contestants representing different regions from around the world. She earned her apron with a standout dish that impressed the judges and showcased her cooking potential.
iGumdrop's Audition Dish and MasterChef Goals
For her MasterChef Season 16 audition, iGumdrop cooked Wagyu beef satay with peanut sauce and coconut rice. She said she chose Wagyu beef because its higher fat content pairs well with Malaysian spices. The dish earned her the coveted white apron and secured her place in the competition.
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All three judges gave her positive reviews and voted yes for her dish. Joe Bastianich, known as the show's most intimidating judge, also gave her a resounding yes.
iGumdrop said she wants to put Malaysian food on the map through her cooking. She also aims to prove herself and show that her food can stand on its own in a competitive kitchen.
Who Is iGumdrop?
Jaime "iGumdrop" Horan is a content creator with a combined following of over one million across multiple social media platforms. In addition to streaming, she also shares short-form cooking clips across her platforms. She shared this background during her appearance on MasterChef Season 16 as part of her introduction.
With her white apron secured, iGumdrop will continue her run on MasterChef Season 16 as one of the representatives for the Asia-Pacific region in the "Global Gauntlet." She now competes alongside other American home cooks representing different regions this season.
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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 4:52 AM.