Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars Explained

Genre:Reality competition
Based On:Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars
Presenter:
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
Executive Producer:
  • Gordon Ramsay
  • Danny Schrader
Company:
  • Fox Alternative Entertainment
  • Studio Ramsay Global
Network:Fox
Nine Network
Last Aired:present

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. The second season is also known as Gordon Ramsay's Good Stars, as reliable television journalist Marc Berman referred to it as such for the entire season.[1]

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.[2]

Production

On May 16, 2022, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series.[3] [4] [5] [6] It premiered on May 24, 2023.[7] [8] [9]

On March 1, 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.[10] [11] 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.[12] [13]

Contestants

Season 1

ContestantAgeHometownProductResult
Chris Kanik38Mission Viejo, CaliforniaSmart CupsWinner August 16
Caroline D'Amore38Los Angeles, CaliforniaPizza GirlRunners-up August 16
Lan HoTBAChicago, IllinoisFat Miilk
Ashley DaviesTBANorco, CaliforniaHappy GrubEliminated August 9
Aaron ValentineTBAMaryville, MissouriSnow Cone KingEliminated August 2
Tony BalestreriTBAChicago, IllinoisTony Bs Steak Chips
Megan Meza33San Diego, CaliforniaBandida Horchata Cold BrewEliminated July 19
Sydney WebbTBALos Angeles, CaliforniaToto FoodsEliminated July 12
Queen Precious-Jewel ZabriskieTBAFranklinton, North CarolinaIndulge CateringEliminated June 21
Luther ChenTBALos Angeles, CaliforniaLuther Bob's Fried ChickenEliminated June 14
Jake AronskindTBANew York, New YorkPepper - The Social Cooking AppEliminated June 7
Jourdan HiggsTBAChicago, IllinoisProvaré RestaurantLeft the competition June 7
Chanel GoodsonTBALos Angeles, CaliforniaVegan AF Food TruckLeft the competition June 7
Elisa Strauss46Roslyn, New YorkConfetti CakesEliminated May 31
Kagen CoxTBARichland, WashingtonKagen Coffee & CrepesEliminated May 24

Season 2

Team Ramsay

ContestantAgeHometownProductResult
Ali SchlichterTBADenver, ColoradoChin DribblinRunner-up July 24
Andrew WhitingTBASanta Rosa, CaliforniaHot DropsEliminated July 24
Liz Aust28Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe Candy ClosetEliminated July 17
Rose Hankins36Twisted DoughEliminated July 10
Kyson Clark31Houston, TexasKal's Kickin Collection
Chuan Liu36Sugar Land, TexasLevels of GrandeurEliminated June 19
Tyler Dirks37Jonesboro, ArkansasLite-Rite Charcoal GrillsEliminated May 29

Team Vanderpump

ContestantAgeHometownProductResult
Jess Druey26Bakersfield, CaliforniaWhiny BabyWinner July 24
Roman Desmond21Jacksonville, FloridaHot Box PretzelsRunner-up July 24
Erica Bethe Levin40Chicago, IllinoisGlobowlEliminated July 24
Nicholas DucosTBAPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaMural CityEliminated July 17
Maria Laura VacafloresTBAMiami, FloridaSQUAREATEliminated June 26
Peri BaselTBABoca Raton, FloridaBoceEliminated June 12
Kamal GrantTBAAtlanta, GeorgiaMagic MiddlesEliminated June 5

Episodes

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 26 March 2024.[14] The series features Gordon Ramsay and Boost Juice founder Janine Allis.[15] 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.[16]

Gordon's team
width=200 Namewidth=25 Agewidth=250 Home townwidth=250 Productwidth=200 Result
Troy Benjamin43St Leonards, VictoriaBlak BrewsWinner 24 April
Aaron Taylor40Point Turton, South AustraliaMXTologyRunner-up 24 April
Julie Kos57Geelong, VictoriaThe Smoked Egg CompanyEliminated 17 April
Ethan Yong28Melbourne, VictoriaUmami PapiEliminated 17 April
Pia Hambour35Melbourne, VictoriaBodega DeliEliminated 17 April
Christiana Daaboul27Sydney, New South WalesArd (Plant-based Baklava)Eliminated 2 April
Renae Bunster45Perth, Western AustraliaBunsters Hot SaucesEliminated 27 March
Janine's team
width=200 Namewidth=25 Agewidth=250 Home townwidth=250 Productwidth=200 Result
Sophie Hood28Bondi, New South WalesSeoul TonicWinner 24 April
Mason Bagios 33Perth, Western AustraliaKommunity BrewRunner-up 24 April
Sina Klug33Sydney, New South WalesMiss Sina (Vegan bakery)Eliminated 17 April
Catherine Hutchins36Abbotsford, VictoriaGood-Edi (Edible coffee cups)Eliminated 10 April
Karen Lindsay60Wamuran, QueenslandLittle White Goat Cheese Eliminated 9 April
Ash Straney32Alexandria, New South WalesRude Boy DoughnutsEliminated 9 April
Danny Nembhard34Scarborough, Western AustraliaWolfitbox (Dog food)Eliminated 3 April

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.TitleAir dateTimeslot viewers viewersNight rankRef(s)
1The PitchMarch 26, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,712,000581,0003[17]
2Chiko RollMarch 27, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,310,000459,0005[18]
3Nick Kyrgios

Alive

April 2, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,379,000509,0005[19]
4Ultimate FoodieApril 3, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,356,000431,0005[20]
5Cadbury Chocolate / Meal KitApril 9, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,736,000376,0003[21]
6Vegemite to AmericansApril 10, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,213,000411,0009[22]
7The Investors Challenge April 17, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,219,000424,0009[23]
8FinaleApril 24, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,294,000364,0007[24]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://programminginsider.com/apple-tv-debuts-the-comedic-time-bandits/
  2. Maas . Jennifer . August 17, 2023 . Fox's 'Food Stars' Winner Reveals How 'Trivial Drama' Could Have Gotten in the Way of Landing Gordon Ramsay's $250,000 Investment . November 4, 2023 . Variety.
  3. FOX Entertainment Bolsters 2022–23 Program Slate Across Network and Streaming with New Comedies, Dramas, Unscripted Series and Made-for-Platform Movies . May 16, 2022 . . . May 31, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231103190655/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/05/16/fox-entertainment-bolsters-2022-23-program-slate-across-network-and-streaming-with-new-comedies-dramas-unscripted-series-and-made-for-platform-movies-891002/20220516fox01/ . November 3, 2023.
  4. Andreeva . Nellie . May 16, 2022 . Fox Breaks With Tradition & Does Not Announce Fall Schedule On Day Of Upfront, Unveils 2022–23 Slate . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531135550/https://deadline.com/2022/05/fox-no-fall-2022-23-schedule-program-slate-upfront-1235024491/ . May 31, 2023 . May 31, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Studio Ramsay Global and FOX Entertainment Expand Prolific Production Slate with All-New Competition Series "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars," Seeking the Next Major Force in Gourmet Entrepreneurship . May 16, 2022 . . . May 31, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231103190656/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/05/16/studio-ramsay-global-and-fox-entertainment-expand-prolific-production-slate-with-all-new-competition-series-gordon-ramsays-food-stars-seeking-the-next-major-force-in-gourmet-entrepreneurship-711410/20220516fox02/ . November 3, 2023.
  6. Rice . Lynette . May 16, 2022 . Fox Orders New Gordon Ramsay Competition Show Food Stars; Season 2 Of Next Level Chef Premiering After Super Bowl LVII . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220516131230/https://deadline.com/2022/05/fox-orders-new-gordon-ramsay-competition-show-food-stars-1235024434/ . May 16, 2022 . May 31, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
  7. Culinary Titan Gordon Ramsay Invests $250,000 of His Own Money in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the All-New Competition Series "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars," Premiering Wednesday, May 24, on FOX . March 29, 2023 . . . May 31, 2023 . live . https://archive.today/20230330161742/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2023/03/29/culinary-titan-gordon-ramsay-invests-250000-of-his-own-money-in-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-in-the-all-new-competition-series-gordon-ramsays-food-stars-premiering-wednesday-may-24-on-fox-617110/20230329fox01/ . March 30, 2023.
  8. This Summer, FOX Brings the Heat with Food Stars, Music Battles and MasterChefs! . April 5, 2023 . . . May 31, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927143214/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2023/04/05/this-summer-fox-brings-the-heat-with-food-stars-music-battles-and-masterchefs-570011/20230405fox01/ . September 27, 2023.
  9. Cordero . Rosy . April 5, 2023 . MasterChef, Beat Shazam & Don't Forget The Lyrics Get Summer Premiere Dates At Fox . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531135549/https://deadline.com/2023/04/masterchef-beat-shazam-dont-forget-the-lyrics-summer-premiere-dates-fox-1235318959/ . May 31, 2023 . May 31, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
  10. FOX Renews "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" for a Second Season . March 1, 2024 . . The Futon Critic.
  11. Goldbart . Max . March 1, 2024 . Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars Renewed For Season 2 By Fox As Filming Shifts From California To UK . April 14, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
  12. Gordon Ramsay Raises the Stakes, Challenging Lisa Vanderpump to a Clash of the Titans for Season Two of FOX's Competition Series "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" . March 4, 2024 . . . March 4, 2024.
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  15. Web site: Knox . David . February 9, 2024 . Nine pushes Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars to 2024 . November 16, 2023 . TV Tonight.
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