Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is an American reality competition series that premiered on Fox on May 24, 2023.
In March 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 22, 2024.
Format In challenges, contestants are put in teams to test their business skills. Whichever team's business does better wins, while the losing team gets interrogated by Ramsay. In the end, at least one person is eliminated. The winner receives $250,000 and an investment from Ramsay.
Production On May 16, 2022, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series. It premiered on May 24, 2023.
On March 1, 2024, the series was renewed for a second season. On March 4, 2024, it was announced that the second season will premiere on May 22, 2024, and Lisa Vanderpump will join the show to compete against Gordon Ramsay.
Contestants Season 1 Contestant Age Hometown Product Result Chris Kanik 38 Mission Viejo, California Smart CupsWinner August 16 Caroline D'Amore 38 Los Angeles, California Pizza GirlRunners-up August 16 Lan Ho TBA Chicago, Illinois Fat Miilk Ashley Davies TBA Norco, California Happy GrubEliminated August 9 Aaron Valentine 20 Maryville, Missouri Snow Cone KingEliminated August 2 Tony Balestreri TBA Chicago, Illinois Tony Bs Steak Chips Megan Meza 33 San Diego, California Bandida Horchata Cold BrewEliminated July 19 Sydney Webb TBA Los Angeles, California Toto FoodsEliminated July 12 Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie TBA Franklinton, North Carolina Indulge CateringEliminated June 21 Luther Chen 27 Los Angeles, California Luther Bob's Fried ChickenEliminated June 14 Jake Aronskind TBA New York, New York Pepper - The Social Cooking AppEliminated June 7 Jourdan Higgs TBA Chicago, Illinois Provaré RestaurantLeft the competition June 7 Chanel Goodson TBA Los Angeles, California Vegan AF Food Truck Elisa Strauss 46 Roslyn, New York Confetti CakesEliminated May 31 Kagen Cox TBA Richland, Washington Kagen Coffee & CrepesEliminated May 24
Season 2 Team Ramsay Contestant Age Hometown Product Result Ali Schlichter TBA Denver, Colorado Chin DribblinRunner-up July 24 Andrew Whiting TBA Santa Rosa, California Hot Drops Eliminated July 24 Liz Aust 28 Los Angeles, California The Candy Closet Eliminated July 17 Rose Hankins 36 Jonesboro, Arkansas Twisted Dough Eliminated July 10 Kyson Clark 31 Houston, Texas Kal's Kickin Collection Chuan Liu 36 Sugar Land, Texas Levels of Grandeur Eliminated June 19 Tyler Dirks 37 Jonesboro, Arkansas Lite-Rite Charcoal Grills Eliminated May 29
Team Vanderpump Contestant Age Hometown Product Result Jess Druey 26 Bakersfield, California Whiny BabyWinner July 24 Roman Desmond 21 Jacksonville, Florida Hot Box PretzelsRunner-up July 24 Erica Bethe Levin 40 Chicago, Illinois Globowl Eliminated July 24 Nicholas Ducos TBA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mural City Eliminated July 17 Maria Laura Vacaflores TBA Miami, Florida SQUAREAT Eliminated June 26 Peri Basel TBA Boca Raton, Florida Boce Eliminated June 12 Kamal Grant TBA Atlanta, Georgia Magic Middles Eliminated June 5
Episodes Series overview
Season 1 (2023)
Season 2 (2024)
International versions Australia Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars Australia was announced at Nine's upfronts in September 2023 and premiered on the Nine Network on March 26, 2024. The series features Gordon Ramsay and Boost Juice founder Janine Allis. The series is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (A Banijay company) and Studio Ramsay Global.
Contestants
Fourteen people were selected in the first episode to compete as contestants, in two teams of seven.
Gordon's team Name Age Home town Product Result Troy Benjamin 43 St Leonards, Victoria Blak BrewsWinner April 24 Aaron Taylor 40 Point Turton, South Australia MXTologyRunner-up April 24 Julie Kos 57 Geelong, Victoria The Smoked Egg CompanyEliminated April 17 Ethan Yong 28 Melbourne, Victoria Umami PapiEliminated April 17 Pia Hambour 35 Melbourne, Victoria Bodega DeliEliminated April 17 Christiana Daaboul 27 Sydney, New South Wales Ard (Plant-based Baklava)Eliminated April 2 Renae Bunster 45 Perth, Western Australia Bunsters Hot SaucesEliminated March 27
Janine's team Name Age Home town Product Result Sophie Hood 28 Bondi, New South Wales Seoul TonicWinner April 24 Mason Bagios 33 Perth, Western Australia Kommunity BrewRunner-up April 24 Sina Klug 33 Sydney, New South Wales Miss Sina (Vegan bakery)Eliminated April 17 Catherine Hutchins 36 Abbotsford, Victoria Good-Edi (Edible coffee cups)Eliminated April 10 Karen Lindsay 60 Wamuran, Queensland Little White Goat Cheese Eliminated April 9 Ash Straney 32 Alexandria, New South Wales Rude Boy DoughnutsEliminated April 9 Danny Nembhard 34 Scarborough, Western Australia Wolfitbox (Dog food)Eliminated April 3
Ratings
On January 28, 2024, OzTAM’s rating data recording system changed. Viewership data will now focus on National Reach and National Total ratings instead of the 5 metro centres and overnight shares.
No. Title Air date Timeslot viewers viewers Night rank Ref(s) 1 The Pitch March 26, 2024 Tuesday 7:30 pm 1,712,000 581,000 3 2 Chiko Roll March 27, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,310,000 459,000 5 3 Nick Kyrgios: Alive April 2, 2024 Tuesday 7:30 pm 1,379,000 509,000 5 4 Ultimate Foodie April 3, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,356,000 431,000 5 5 Cadbury Chocolate / Meal Kit April 9, 2024 Tuesday 7:30 pm 1,736,000 376,000 3 6 Vegemite to Americans April 10, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,213,000 411,000 9 7 The Investors Challenge April 17, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,219,000 424,000 9 8 Finale April 24, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,294,000 364,000 7
See also
Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars
References
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