As one of the tallest centers in the school’s history, Marks helped Tougaloo win its first conference championship in 2007.He was a 7-footer who played basketball and excelled academically at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, where he earned an economics degree cum laude in 2009.He is the first contestant to be reported as deceased with later being Ben Watkins from MasterChef Junior Season 6 (Junior U.S.).He is the tallest contestant to ever compete in the show's history, as he was 7' 2'', the second being Noah from Season 10 who is recorded to be 6' 7''.By extension, him and David hold this record for all male finalists as well.
In the Quarter Final, their first round will be an invention test with a twist and judges Marcus and Monica will select an ingredient on which the professionals must base their dish. They will be required to take on the challenge of the infamous skills test and then produce a signature menu of two courses within an hour and 30 minutes. What can you expect from this year’s MasterChef: The Professionals series?įor the first four weeks os the series, eight chefs will compete each week, with two chefs from each heat making the Quarter Final.