Yes, a challenger has beaten an iron chef numerous times.
Sure, why not. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is one of the original Iron Chefs and has been competing ever since the first series of Iron Chef America. He last competed in Season 11 against Chef Homaru Cantu in battle Herring which he won. As of now, he is expected to compete in the Iron Chef America, tournament of champions along with other Iron Chefs.
Yes. Chef Cat Cora was the first woman to ever attain the title of Iron Chef. She was one among the 5 chefs who were chosen as Iron Chefs when the series Iron Chef America started. She was the only woman iron chef until chef Alex Guaranaschelli won the next iron chef series in 2012.
The first ever episode in Iron Chef America was in 2004 - The Battle of the Masters. The first battle was between Chef Bobby Flay and Chef Hiroyuki Sakai. The secret ingredient was "Trout". Chef Bobby Flay won the battle with a score of 55-51 in his favor. After this, Iron Chef America as a TV Series has been very successful is currently in its 11th season.
Yes, he is still considered an Iron Chef but he no longer battles regularly.
Nope
Jose Garces has: Played himself in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Iron Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - ICA Challenger Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played himself in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played himself in "Big Morning Buzz Live" in 2011. Played Himself - Iron Chef in "Iron Chef America Countdown" in 2012.
Sean Brock has: Played Himself - Guest in "The Charlie Rose Show" in 1991. Played Himself - Challenger Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Executive Chef, Husk in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played Himself - Chef in "Unique Sweets" in 2011. Played himself in "Mind of a Chef" in 2012. Played Himself - ICA Challenger Chef in "Iron Chef America Countdown" in 2012. Played Himself - Host in "Mind of a Chef" in 2012.
Beau MacMillan has: Played himself in "Today" in 1952. Played Himself - Guest in "Today" in 1952. Played Himself - Challenger Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Audience Member in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played Himself - Contestant in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played himself in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played Himself - Chef in "Worst Cooks in America" in 2010. Played Himself - Executive Chef: Elements Restaurant in "The Great Food Truck Race" in 2010. Played himself in "Restaurant: Impossible" in 2011. Played himself in "The Best Thing I Ever Made" in 2011. Played Himself - Pro Chef (2012) in "Beat the Chefs" in 2012. Played Himself - ICA Challenger Chef in "Iron Chef America Countdown" in 2012.
Sure, why not. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is one of the original Iron Chefs and has been competing ever since the first series of Iron Chef America. He last competed in Season 11 against Chef Homaru Cantu in battle Herring which he won. As of now, he is expected to compete in the Iron Chef America, tournament of champions along with other Iron Chefs.
Yes. Chef Cat Cora was the first woman to ever attain the title of Iron Chef. She was one among the 5 chefs who were chosen as Iron Chefs when the series Iron Chef America started. She was the only woman iron chef until chef Alex Guaranaschelli won the next iron chef series in 2012.
The first ever episode in Iron Chef America was in 2004 - The Battle of the Masters. The first battle was between Chef Bobby Flay and Chef Hiroyuki Sakai. The secret ingredient was "Trout". Chef Bobby Flay won the battle with a score of 55-51 in his favor. After this, Iron Chef America as a TV Series has been very successful is currently in its 11th season.
Judy Joo has: Played Herself - Iron Chef UK in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Herself - Judge in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played herself in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played Iron Chef in "Iron Chef UK" in 2010. Played herself in "The Best Thing I Ever Made" in 2011.
Marc Forgione has: Played Himself - Guest in "Good Morning America" in 1975. Played Himself - Chef in "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988. Played Himself - Guest in "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988. Played Himself - Sous Chef: Laurent Tourondel in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Sous Chef: Larry Forgione in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Iron Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Team Iron Chef America in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played himself in "Rachael Ray" in 2006. Played Himself - Contestant in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played Himself - Guest Judge in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played himself in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played Himself - Iron Chef in "Unique Eats" in 2010. Played himself in "Big Morning Buzz Live" in 2011. Played Himself - Iron Chef in "Iron Chef America Countdown" in 2012.
Simon Majumdar has: Played Himself - Judge in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Judge and Food Writer in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Judge in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played himself in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played Himself - Judge in "Extreme Chef" in 2011. Played Himself - Guest in "Iron Chef America Countdown" in 2012.
Michael Psilakis has: Played himself in "Good Morning America" in 1975. Played Himself - Challenger Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played Himself - Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played himself in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played himself in "Big Morning Buzz Live" in 2011. Played Himself - Judge in "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off" in 2012. Played Himself - Contestant in "No Kitchen Required" in 2012. Played himself in "No Kitchen Required" in 2012.
Yes, he is still considered an Iron Chef but he no longer battles regularly.
Masaharu Morimoto has: Played himself in "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988. Played himself in "Morimoto R.A.W." in 2002. Played Iron Chef Japanese in "Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters" in 2004. Played himself in "The Making of Iron Chef America" in 2004. Played Himself - Iron Chef in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played himself in "The Next Food Network Star" in 2005. Played himself in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played himself in "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" in 2005. Played Himself - Team Food Network in "Iron Chef America: The Series" in 2005. Played himself in "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" in 2006. Played himself in "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" in 2006. Played Himself - Judge in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played Himself - Guest Judge in "The Next Iron Chef" in 2007. Played himself in "At the Table with..." in 2007. Performed in "Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine" in 2008. Played himself in "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" in 2009. Played Himself - Chef Morimoto in "Hawaii Five-0" in 2010. Played himself in "Big Morning Buzz Live" in 2011. Played Himself - Guest in "The Chew" in 2011. Played himself in "Restaurant: Impossible" in 2011. Played Himself - Judge in "Miss Universe 2012" in 2012. Played Himself - Iron Chef in "Iron Chef America Countdown" in 2012.