Kurt Ramborger is the first deaf chef to compete on the show.

I've been born profoundly deaf from deaf parents. I never looked at myself as a disability because I have heightened my four senses.

Kurt Ramborger, who is profoundly Deaf hails from the northern valley of the City of Angels. He grew up in two kitchens, one was with his Deaf mamma, and the other, his Irish gramma. While growing up, he was immersed in their culinary influences as they whipped up home-styled meals.

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