NEW BERN, Craven County — Eastern North Carolina viewers will have another chance to see a familiar face in the MasterChef kitchen.

New Bern resident Kevin Fuller, who competed on last season’s MasterChef, will make a guest appearance on the hit FOX cooking competition during Wednesday night’s episode.

Fuller shared the update with WCTI News 12, saying he’ll be back on the show when it airs Wednesday at 8 p.m. on FOX Eastern Carolina.

The appearance comes after Fuller made a memorable run on last season’s competition, where he represented Eastern North Carolina on the national stage.

Last season, Fuller impressed judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Aarón Sánchez with his Southern-inspired cooking and hometown pride.

Throughout the competition, Fuller frequently highlighted his New Bern roots and credited his family and community for inspiring his passion for cooking.

His journey earned him support from viewers across Eastern North Carolina, with local watch parties and social media campaigns cheering him on throughout the season.

Now, fans will get to see Fuller return to the MasterChef kitchen for a special guest appearance during Wednesday night’s episode.