Ink Master Elimination Order From Every Season

Ink Master elimination order starts with Cee Jay Jones due to a biblical error. Ink Master has had a total of 14 seasons so far.

The reality series follows the skilled Tattoo artists who flourish in their creative side, and the ones with poor artistic skills get eliminated.

The contestant who wins Flash Challenge can be paired up with their desired Human Canvas in the elimination challenge.

They compete with each other to win the grand prize of $100,000 (increased to $250,000 in season 14) and the title of Ink Master.

Also, the winner of the Ink Master gets a chance to be featured in Inked Magazine.

The Paramount Network's original reality tattoo show is hosted by Dave Navarro. The renowned tattoo artists Oliver Peck and Chris Nunez judge the contestant every season.


Ink Master Season 1 Elimination Order

Ink Master season 1 elimination order started with Brian 'B-TAT' Robinson. Shane O'Neill won Ink Master season 1 with a skull tattoo. 

  • Episode 1: Brian 'B-TAT' Robinson
  • Episode 2: Jeremy Miller
  • Episode 3: Al Fliction
  • Episode 4: Heather Sinn
  • Episode 5: Bili Vegas
  • Episode 6: Léa Vendetta
  • Episode 7: Josh Woods
  • Episode 8: James Vaughn
  • Runner Up: Tommy Helm
  • Winner: Shane O'Neill

Shane O'Neill created a Japanese-style tattoo and a colored skull tattoo in the Ink Master season finale and took home a $100,000 prize, and got featured in Inked Magzine.

Ink Master Season 2 Elimination Order

Ink Master season 2 elimination order started with Cee Jay Jones. Steve Tefft won the title of Ink Master and $100,000 prize money.

  • Episode 1: Cee Jay Jones
  • Episode 2: TJ Hal and Mike Tacij
  • Epsiode 3: Ron Givens
  • Episode 4: Nick D'Angelo
  • Episode 5: Tray Benham
  • Episode 6: Lalo
  • Episode 7: Kay Kutta
  • Episode 8: Mark Matthews
  • Episode 9: Clint Cummings
  • Episode 10: Jamie Davies
  • Episode 11: Jesse Smith
  • Episode 12: Tatu Baby
  • Episode 13: Sebastian Murphy
  • Runner Up: Sarah Miller
  • Winner: Steve Tefft

Ink Master Season 3 Elimination Order

Ink Master season 3 elimination order reveals the elimination of Frank McManus in the first episode. Joey Hamilton was the winner.

  • Episode 1: Frank McManus
  • Episode 2: 'Mystical' Mike Paterek
  • Episode 3: Madison 'Maddie la Belle' Loftis and James 'Danger' Harvey
  • Episode 4: Ally Lee
  • Episode 5: Chris May
  • Episode 6: Richard 'Made Rich' Parker
  • Episode 7: Yovan 'E.S.' Barraza
  • Episode 8: Craig Foster
  • Episode 9: Jacqueline 'Jackie' Jennings
  • Episode 10: Jason Clay Dunn
  • Episode 11: Joshua Hibbard
  • Episode 12: Kyle Dunbar
  • Episode 13: Katherine 'Tatu Baby' Flores
  • Runner Up: Jime Litwalk
  • Winner: Joey Hamilton

Ink Master Season 4 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 4 elimination order began with Damon Butler. Scott Marshall won the fourth season of the reality tattoo show.

  • Episode 1: Damon Butler
  • Episode 2: Tommy Montoya
  • Epsiode 3: David Bell
  • Episode 4: Randy Vollink
  • Episode 5: Roland Pacheco
  • Episode 6: Keith Diffenderfer and Aaron 'Bubba' Irwin
  • Episode 7: James 'Jim; Francis and Josh 'King Ruck' Glover
  • Episode 8: Lydia Bruno
  • Episode 9: no elimination
  • Episode 10: Jay 'Gentle Jay' Blondel
  • Episode 11: Melissa Monroe
  • Episode 12: Sean Patrick 'Halo' Jankowski
  • Episode 13: Matti Hixson
  • Runner Up: Walter 'Sausage' Frank
  • Winner: Scott Marshall

Who Went Home On Ink Master Season 5?

Caroline Evans, LT, and the other 15 artists went home on Ink Master season 5. Ink Master Season 5 elimination order ended with Erik Siuda.

  • Episode 1: Caroline Evans
  • Episode 2: Elton 'LT' Duarte
  • Episode 3: Jayvo Scott
  • Episode 4: Tim Lees
  • Episode 5: Ryan Eternal
  • Episode 6: Robbie Ripoll
  • Episode 7: Ty'Esha Reels
  • Episode 8: Angel Bauta
  • Episode 9: Julia Carlson
  • Episode 10: Emily Elegado
  • Episode 11: Joshua Hibbard
  • Episode 12: Don Peddicord
  • Episode 13: Aaron 'Is' Michalowski
  • Episode 14: Cris Element
  • Episode 15: Mark Longenecker
  • Episode 16: Erik Siuda
  • Runner Up: James 'Cleen Rock One' Steinke
  • Winner: Jason Clay Dunn

Jason Clay Dunn was announced as the winner of Ink Master's 5th season.

Ink Master Season 6 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 6 elimination order stars with Brian Stephens. Dave Kruseman won the 6th season and the prizes.

  • Episode 1: Brian Stephens
  • Episode 2: Ryan Hadley
  • Epsiode 3: Miami Burgess
  • Episode 4: Mat 'MV' Valles
  • Episode 5: Earl Noble
  • Episode 6: Kito Talbert
  • Episode 7: Mark S. 'St. MarQ' Agee
  • Episode 8: Cesar 'Big Ceeze' Castaneda
  • Episode 9: Marissa LaRen
  • Episode 10: Dave Clark
  • Episode 11: Katie McGowan
  • Episode 12: Erik Campbell
  • Episode 13: Tyler Nolan
  • Episode 14: Duffy Fortner
  • Episode 15: Craig Foster
  • Episode 16: Matt O'Baugh
  • Runner Up: Chris Blinston
  • Winner: Dave Kruseman

Ink Master Season 7 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 7 elimination order was initiated with Corey Davis. Anthony Michaels received a $100,000 prize and titles.

  • Episode 1: Corey Davis
  • Episode 2: Cris Gherman
  • Episode 3:  Ashley Velazquez
  • Episode 4: Picasso Dular
  • Episode 5: Mark S. 'St. MarQ' Agee
  • Episode 6: Alex Rockoff
  • Episode 7: Sarah Miller
  • Episode 8: Megan Jean Morris
  • Episode 9: Jime Litwalk and Walter 'Sausage' Frank
  • Episode 10: Jesse Smith 
  • Episode 11: Matti Hixson
  • Episode 12: James Vaughn
  • Episode 13: Christian Buckingham
  • Runner Up: James 'Cleen Rock One' Steinke
  • Winner: Anthony Michaels

Who Was Eliminated On Ink Master Season 8?

Brett Osborne, Hobo Ink, and two others were eliminated on Ink Master Season 8, day one.

  • Day 1: Brett Osborne, Hobo Ink, Chris Saint Clark, and Johnny Flash
  • Day 2: CK, Cris Eck, Ryan Murray, and Marie Makowski
  • Episode 2: Carolyn Elaine
  • Episode 3: Geary Morrill
  • Episode 4: Dave Robinowitz and John Collins
  • Episode 5: Sirvone Smith
  • Episode 6: Matthew 'Matt' Murray 
  • Episode 7: Tito 'Tuff Tito' Velez
  • Episode 8: Gia Rose
  • Episode 9: Michael 'Mike' McAskill
  • Episode 10: Eric Gonzalez
  • Episode 11: Jason 'Sketchylawyer' Lawyer and Anwon 'Boneface' Johnson
  • Episode 13: Kevin LaRoy
  • Episode 14: Nikki Simpson
  • Episode 15: Nate Beavers
  • Episode 16: Kelly Doty
  • Runner Up: Gian Karle Cruz
  • Winner: Ryan Ashley Malarkey

Ink Master Season 9 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 9 elimination order began with the shop The Marked Society Tattoo. The winning shop of the 9th season was Team Old Town Ink ( DJ Tambe and Aaron Bubba Irwin).

  • Episode 1: Thicker Than Blood (Jhon Campuzano & Babiery Hernandez)
  • Episode 2: The Marked Society Tattoo (Wes Hogan & Mike P)
  • Episode 3: 'Black' Anchor Collective (Aric Taylor & Carlos Rojas)
  • Episode 4: Tri-Cities Tattoo (Chavonna 'Bang' Rhodes & Danger Dave)
  • Episode 5: Think Before You Ink (Derrick 'Dtatstar' Verley & Richard "Made Rich" Parker)
  • Episode 6: House of Monkey Tattoo (Lalo Yunda & Picasso Dular)
  • Episode 7: Bone Face Ink Tattoo Shop (Anwon 'Boneface' Johnson & Brandon "Hobo Ink" Allen)
  • Episode 8: 'Black' Spade Tattoo (Josh 'King Ruck' Glover & Yovan 'E.S.' Barraza)
  • Episode 9: Pinz & Needlez (Allisin Riot & Jessy Knuckles)
  • Episode 10: Classic Trilogy Tattoo (Derek Zielinski & Thom Bulman)
  • Episode 11: Artistic Skin Designs (Dane Smith & April Nicole)
  • Episode 12: Allegory Arts (Eva Huber & Ulyss Blair)
  • Episode 13: Empire State Studio (Tommy Helm & Marvin Silva)
  • Episode 14: Golden Skull Tattoo (James 'Cleen Rock One' Steinke & Aaron 'Aaron Is' Michalowski)
  • Episode 15: Unkindness Art (Jerrett 'Doom Kitten' Querubin & Erin Chance)
  • Episode 16: Basilica Tattoo (Noelin Wheeler & Christian Buckingham)
  • Runner Up: 'Black' Cobra Tattoos (Matt O'Baugh & Katie McGowan)
  • Winner: Old Town Ink (DJ Tambe and Aaron 'Bubba' Irwin)

Ink Master Season 10 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 10 elimination order started with six artists among 24. Josh Payne won the 10th season.

  • Episode 1: Tim Furlow, Rachael Head, Rachel Helmich, Christian Masot, Koko Tatts and Slowburn
  • Episode 2: Garrett Bisbee
  • Episode 3: Linzy Michelle and Sparks
  • Episode 4: Matt Buck
  • Episode 5: Katie Rhoden
  • Episode 6: Lil' D
  • Episode 7: Gary Parisi
  • Episode 8: Mike Diaz
  • Episode 9: Amanda Leitch
  • Episode 10: Rene 'Fame' Montalvo
  • Episode 11: Frank Ready
  • Episode 12: Daniel Silva
  • Episode 13: Jeremy Brown
  • Episode 14: Deanna Smith
  • Episode 15: Jason Elliott
  • Episode 16: Roly T-Rex
  • Runner Up: Juan Salgado
  • Winner: Joshua Payne

In the Master Face-Off, DJ Tambe won the competition and received $100,000.

Ink Master Season 11 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 11 elimination order started with Gonzo in 2nd week. Tony Medellin won the title of Ink Master and cash prizes.

  • Episode 2: Kasey 'Gonzo' Gonzalez
  • Episode 3: Tiara Gordon
  • Episode 4: Jamie Lee Parker
  • Episode 5: JP Roldan
  • Episode 6: Stacy Smith
  • Episode 7: Austin Rose
  • Episode 8: Angel Rose
  • Episode 9: Jimmy Snaz
  • Episode 10: Jess Cavazos
  • Episode 11: Kyle Mackenzie
  • Episode 12: Turk
  • Episode 13: Chris Shockley
  • Episode 14: Amanda Boone
  • Episode 15: Tim Stafford
  • Runner Up: Teej Poole
  • Winner: Tony Medellin

Ink Master Season 12 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 12 elimination order began with Tim Lease.

  • Episode 1: Tim Lease
  • Episode 2: Elva Stefanie
  • Episode 3: Big Jaz
  • Episode 4: Justin Nordine
  • Episode 5: Pony Wave
  • Episode 6: Ashley Anoneison
  • Episode 7: Tito Zambrano
  • Episode 8: Fon
  • Episode 9: Ash Mann
  • Episode 10: Alexis Kovacs
  • Episode 11: Janelle Hanson
  • Episode 12: Holli Marie
  • Episode 13: Cam Pohl
  • Episode 14: Pon DeMan
  • Episode 15: Jake Ross
  • Episode 16:Creepy Jason
  • Runner Up: Dani Ryan
  • Winner: Laura Marie

In Clash of the Coach's Face-Off, Ryan Ashley Malarkey won in the finale and received $25,000.

Ink Master Season 13 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 13 elimination order began with lowest scored tattoos face-off, where Nychelle went home, and Andrew quit the show.

  • Episode 1: Nychelle Elise and Andrew Hicks
  • Episode 2: Emac
  • Episode 3: Patrick Flynn
  • Episode 4: Arlene Salinas
  • Episode 5: Money Mike Thornton and Jake Parsons
  • Episode 6: Jordan Allred
  • Episode 7: Jason Elliott but pardoned by Dave Navarro
  • Episode 8: Jordi Pla
  • Episode 9: K Lenore Siner
  • Episode 10: Raul Ugarte and Jason Elliott
  • Episode 11: Jessa Bigelow
  • Episode 12: Angel Rose but Pardoned by Oliver Peck
  • Episode 13: Frank Ready and Hiram Casas
  • Episode 14: Jerrel Larkins
  • Episode 15: Kelly Severtson and Jerrel Larkins
  • Finalists: Bob Jones, Angel Rose, and Jimmy Snaz

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no winner of season 13 of Ink Master.

Ink Master Season 14 Elimination Order

Ink Master Season 14 elimination order ended with Bob Jones securing the 3rd position.

  • Episode 1: Chris Shockley
  • Episode 2: Deanna Smith
  • Episode 3: Hiram Casas
  • Episode 4: no elimination
  • Episode 5: Holli Marie and Steve Tefft
  • Episode 6: Pon DeMan
  • Episode 7: Katie McGowan
  • Episode 8: Tony Medellin
  • Episode 9: Anthony Michaels
  • Episode 10: Angel Rose, Creepy Jason, and Bob Jones
  • Runner-Up: Gian karle
  • Winner: DJ Tambe

DJ Tambe's third win in the Ink Master history while receiving a cash prize of $250,000 and the title of Ink Master, per Cheatsheet.

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