Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is an American reality competition series that premiered on Fox on May 24, 2023.
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Genre | Reality competition |
Based on | Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 20 |
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Network | Fox Nine Network |
Release | May 24, 2023 present | –
In March 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 22, 2024.
Format
editIn 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.[1]
Production
editOn May 16, 2022, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series.[2][3][4][5] It premiered on May 24, 2023.[6][7][8]
On March 1, 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.[9][10] 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.[11][12]
Contestants
editSeason 1
editContestant | Age | Hometown | Product | Result |
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Chris Kanik | 38 | Mission Viejo, California | Smart Cups | Winner August 16 |
Caroline D'Amore | 38 | Los Angeles, California | Pizza Girl | Runners-up August 16 |
Lan Ho | TBA | Chicago, Illinois | Fat Miilk | |
Ashley Davies | TBA | Norco, California | Happy Grub | Eliminated August 9 |
Aaron Valentine | TBA | Maryville, Missouri | Snow Cone King | Eliminated August 2 |
Tony Balestreri | TBA | Chicago, Illinois | Tony Bs Steak Chips | |
Megan Meza | 33 | San Diego, California | Bandida Horchata Cold Brew | Eliminated July 19 |
Sydney Webb | TBA | Los Angeles, California | Toto Foods | Eliminated July 12 |
Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie | TBA | Franklinton, North Carolina | Indulge Catering | Eliminated June 21 |
Luther Chen | TBA | Los Angeles, California | Luther Bob's Fried Chicken | Eliminated June 14 |
Jake Aronskind | TBA | New York, New York | Pepper - The Social Cooking App | Eliminated June 7 |
Jourdan Higgs | TBA | Chicago, Illinois | Provaré Restaurant | Left the competition June 7 |
Chanel Goodson | TBA | Los Angeles, California | Vegan AF Food Truck | Left the competition June 7 |
Elisa Strauss | 46 | Roslyn, New York | Confetti Cakes | Eliminated May 31 |
Kagen Cox | TBA | Richland, Washington | Kagen Coffee & Crepes | Eliminated May 24 |
Season 2
editTeam Ramsay
Contestant | Age | Hometown | Product | Result |
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Ali Schlichter | TBA | Denver, Colorado | Chin Dribblin | Runner-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 |
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Jess Druey | 26 | Bakersfield, California | Whiny Baby | Winner July 24 |
Roman Desmond | 21 | Jacksonville, Florida | Hot Box Pretzels | Runner-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
editSeries overview
editSeason | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 10 | May 24, 2023 | August 16, 2023 | |
2 | 10 | May 22, 2024 | July 24, 2024 |
Season 1 (2023)
editNo. overall | No. in season | Title [13][14] | Original air date [13][14] | Prod. code [13] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating (18–49) |
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1 | 1 | "Seaside Shack" | May 24, 2023 | FDS-101 | 1.23[15] | 0.3[15] |
2 | 2 | "Host with the Most" | May 31, 2023 | FDS-102 | 1.67[16] | 0.3[16] |
3 | 3 | "You've Got Wine" | June 7, 2023 | FDS-103 | 1.56[17] | 0.3[17] |
4 | 4 | "Got This in the Bag" | June 14, 2023 | FDS-104 | 1.64[18] | 0.3[18] |
5 | 5 | "Campfire Feast" | June 21, 2023 | FDS-105 | 1.61[19] | 0.3[19] |
6 | 6 | "Social Feed" | July 12, 2023 | FDS-106 | 1.38[20] | 0.3[20] |
7 | 7 | "Cup of Joe" | July 19, 2023 | FDS-107 | 1.40[21] | 0.2[21] |
8 | 8 | "As Seen on TV" | August 2, 2023 | FDS-108 | 1.32[22] | 0.2[22] |
9 | 9 | "Feast Your Eyes" | August 9, 2023 | FDS-109 | 1.44[23] | 0.2[23] |
10 | 10 | "Finale" | August 16, 2023 | FDS-110 | 1.51[24] | 0.3[24] |
Season 2 (2024)
editNo. overall | No. in season | Title [13][25] | Original air date [13][25] | Prod. code [13] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating (18–49) |
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11 | 1 | "Pitch for Your Life" | May 22, 2024 | FDS-201 | 1.14[26] | 0.2[26] |
12 | 2 | "The Bootcamp Begins" | May 29, 2024 | FDS-202 | 1.14[27] | 0.2[27] |
13 | 3 | "Bar Wars" | June 5, 2024 | FDS-203 | 1.14[28] | 0.2[28] |
14 | 4 | "Recipe Showdown" | June 12, 2024 | FDS-204 | 1.05[29] | 0.1[29] |
15 | 5 | "Partners in Wine" | June 19, 2024 | FDS-205 | 1.01[30] | 0.2[30] |
16 | 6 | "Mars Attacks" | June 26, 2024 | FDS-206 | 1.09[31] | 0.1[31] |
17 | 7 | "Show and Sell" | July 10, 2024 | FDS-207 | 1.08[32] | 0.2[32] |
18 | 8 | "Breakfast Bootcamp" | July 17, 2024 | FDS-208 | 1.00[33] | 0.2[33] |
19 | 9 | "The Semifinal" | July 24, 2024 | FDS-209 | 1.03[34] | 0.2[34] |
20 | 10 | "The Final: Pitch Perfect" | July 24, 2024 | FDS-210 | 1.03[34] | 0.2[34] |
International versions
editAustralia
editGordon Ramsay's Food Stars Australia was announced at Nine's upfronts in September 2023 and premiered on the Nine Network on 26 March 2024.[35] The series features Gordon Ramsay and Boost Juice founder Janine Allis.[36] The series is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (A Banijay company) and Studio Ramsay Global.
Contestants
editFourteen people were selected in the first episode to compete as contestants, in two teams of seven.[37]
Gordon's team
editName | Age | Home town | Product | Result |
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Troy Benjamin | 43 | St Leonards, Victoria | Blak Brews | Winner 24 April |
Aaron Taylor | 40 | Point Turton, South Australia | MXTology | Runner-up 24 April |
Julie Kos | 57 | Geelong, Victoria | The Smoked Egg Company | Eliminated 17 April |
Ethan Yong | 28 | Melbourne, Victoria | Umami Papi | Eliminated 17 April |
Pia Hambour | 35 | Melbourne, Victoria | Bodega Deli | Eliminated 17 April |
Christiana Daaboul | 27 | Sydney, New South Wales | Ard (Plant-based Baklava) | Eliminated 2 April |
Renae Bunster | 45 | Perth, Western Australia | Bunsters Hot Sauces | Eliminated 27 March |
Janine's team
editName | Age | Home town | Product | Result |
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Sophie Hood | 28 | Bondi, New South Wales | Seoul Tonic | Winner 24 April |
Mason Bagios | 33 | Perth, Western Australia | Kommunity Brew | Runner-up 24 April |
Sina Klug | 33 | Sydney, New South Wales | Miss Sina (Vegan bakery) | Eliminated 17 April |
Catherine Hutchins | 36 | Abbotsford, Victoria | Good-Edi (Edible coffee cups) | Eliminated 10 April |
Karen Lindsay | 60 | Wamuran, Queensland | Little White Goat Cheese | Eliminated 9 April |
Ash Straney | 32 | Alexandria, New South Wales | Rude Boy Doughnuts | Eliminated 9 April |
Danny Nembhard | 34 | Scarborough, Western Australia | Wolfitbox (Dog food) | Eliminated 3 April |
Ratings
editOn 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 | National reach viewers | National total viewers | Night rank | Ref(s) |
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1 | The Pitch | March 26, 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1,712,000 | 581,000 | 3 | [38] |
2 | Chiko Roll | March 27, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,310,000 | 459,000 | 5 | [39] |
3 | Nick Kyrgios: Alive | April 2, 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1,379,000 | 509,000 | 5 | [40] |
4 | Ultimate Foodie | April 3, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,356,000 | 431,000 | 5 | [41] |
5 | Cadbury Chocolate / Meal Kit | April 9, 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1,736,000 | 376,000 | 3 | [42] |
6 | Vegemite to Americans | April 10, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,213,000 | 411,000 | 9 | [43] |
7 | The Investors Challenge | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,219,000 | 424,000 | 9 | [44] |
8 | Finale | April 24, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,294,000 | 364,000 | 7 | [45] |
See also
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