Food Network is set to launch the third season of “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” next month, featuring a distinguished roster of twenty-four chefs, including Molly Yeh, Shota Nakajima, and Brian Malarkey, among other notable contestants in this culinary competition.
The show, presented by Michael Symon and Esther Choi and filmed in real-time, pits 24 chefs against 24 challenges. These challenges are organized into eight distinct shifts, mirroring a chef’s typical workday, all unfolding over 24 continuous hours. The victor of Season 3 will be awarded $100,000, marking the most substantial prize money in the series’ history.
The roster of culinary talents participating in Season 3 of “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” comprises Robyn Almodovar, Avishar Barua, Chris Brown, Dawn Burrell, Monique Cadavona, Sam Fore, Lex Grant, Trimell Hawkins, Anthony Iracane, Maryam Ishtiaq, Joe Isidori, Brian Malarkey, Maria Mazon, Christina Miros, Shota Nakajima, Olivia Ostrow, Viet Pham, Michele Ragussis, Alex Stupak, Lee Anne Wong, Molly Yeh, Zac Young, Ara Zada, and Antonello Zito.
Pictured: Hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi alongside judge Jet Tila during “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” on Food Network
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The third season of “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” is scheduled to premiere on Food Network on April 26 at 8 p.m. ET. Fresh episodes will be released every week, culminating in the May 31 finale, which will feature guest judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Jet Tila, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Viewers can stream the episodes the following day on HBO Max and Discovery+.
According to Food Network, “The extended season premiere features hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi greeting 24 of America’s top chefs for what is billed as the most rigorous cooking contest ever conceived: 24 distinct challenges over 24 continuous hours. During the initial shift, the chefs discover significant changes from past seasons, including new methods for selecting challenges and an entirely revised judging system. This season promises to push competitors in unforeseen and inventive manners. Should they successfully impress guest judge Jet Tila during the strategy skills segment, they will earn the opportunity to proceed through the most demanding day of their culinary careers.”
“A chef’s life demands unwavering dedication of mind, body, and soul to their profession around the clock, and this competition truly embodies that level of rigor and spontaneity,” stated Betsy Ayala, head of food content at Warner Bros. Discovery. She added, “For this season, we’ve incorporated blind judging, redesigned shift themes, and numerous unexpected elements that are sure to captivate our viewers.”
Lando Entertainment produces “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” for Food Network.