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In the season 9 finale of FOX's "MasterChef," Gerron Hurt, an English teacher from Louisville, KY was named the winner! Gerron took the top prize in one of the most difficult finale challenges ever against finalists Ashley and Cesar.
 
Gerron's winning menu:
 
Appetizer:
Nashville Hot Quail with Fingerling Potato Salad, and Poached Quail Eggs
 
Entrée:
Carabinero Prawns with Heirloom Grits, Shellfish Au Jus, and Crispy Shallots
 
Dessert:
Amaretto Chess Pie with a Raspberry Coulis, and Popped Sorghum
 
Gerron won the $250,000 grand prize and earned a place in

NBC's two-night season finale of "America's Got Talent" crowned Boston crowned Shin Lim as the winner of season 13. Lim receives the grand prize of $1 million and will headline "America's Got Talent Live" in Las Vegas, NV at the Paris Theater November 2-4.
 
"Lim mesmerized audiences with his close-up magic performances, which defied logic. Each week Lim's performances became more nuanced and dazzling. Originally training as a concert pianist, Lim had a tough start to his journey through sleight-of-hand magic when he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. He was faced with

 
NBC announced John Legend will join the musical competition series "The Voice" in the upcoming spring cycle in 2019. Coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton also return, as well as host Carson Daly.
 
"I'm thrilled to join the coaches of 'The Voice.' I've been a guest and mentor on the show multiple times and I'm so excited to discover talented singers and help them make the most of their gift. I hope the world is ready for #TeamJL," Legend said in a statement from NBC's press release.
 
Legend

This morning on "Good Morning America," the celebrity cast and their professional partners were announced for the upcoming season.
 
"This season's lineup of celebrity dancers includes an "American Idol" mentor, the first-ever blind contestant to take part in the show, an alumnus from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a Duke of Hazzard, an Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast and a Bachelor Nation favorite, among others," says the ABC press release.
 
The celebrities and their professional dance partner pairings this season are:
 
Alexis Ren with Alan Bersten Bobby Bones

 
In Monday night's two-hour season 15 finale of "So You Think You Can Dance," Jensen Hannahlei Cabanilla was named the winner as America's Favorite Dancer. The 18-year-old dancer from Anaheim Hills, CA received the most votes earning the grand prize of $250,000 cash, the cover of Dance Spirit magazine, and a role in FOX's live musical "Rent" which will air in January.
 
Cabanilla said, "This is, without a doubt, the best experience of my life. I am beyond thankful for every moment I've had on SYTYCD, and I know that it is