Ink Master | |
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Season 14 | |
Hosted by | Joel Madden |
Judges | |
No. of contestants | 14 |
Winner | DJ Tambe |
No. of episodes | 10[1] |
Release | |
Original network | Paramount+ |
Original release | September 7 November 2, 2022 | –
Season chronology |
The 14th season of the tattoo reality competition Ink Master premiered on Paramount+ on September 7, 2022. The season ran for 10 episodes, with the finale premiering on November 2, 2022.[1] Joel Madden, lead vocalist of Good Charlotte, replaced Dave Navarro as the host and judge. Long-time judges Chris Núñez and Oliver Peck were replaced with Ami James, Nikko Hurtado, and Season 8 winner, Ryan Ashley. Season 14 was the first season of the show to have four regular judges.[2]
Ten returning artists and four winning artists from previous seasons competed in Season 14 for $250,000 and the title of Ink Master. The artists were announced ahead of the premiere.[3] Navarro appeared as the "Master of Chaos", introducing new twists to the challenges. Season 14 was the first season since the show's inaugural season to not have a live finale.
DJ Tambe won the season, making it his third win. Gian Karle was runner-up, Bob Jones placed third, and Creepy Jason placed fourth.