’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’ Sets Season 2 Premiere at Food Network as New A-List Chef Contestants Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)

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The Food Network’s challenging “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” cooking contest has announced the date for its second season debut, along with revealing the roster of fresh contestants for the program hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi.

In real-time, the show “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” presents a grueling competition where twenty-four chefs battle it out in twenty-four challenges across a continuous twenty-four-hour period. The tasks are organized into eight shifts that mimic a chef’s daily routine and emphasize abilities such as speed, resourcefulness, creativity, and flexibility.

24 chefs from Season 2 compete: Elia Aboumrad, Brittani Anderson, Gabe Bertaccini, Samantha Cruz, Leslie Daniel, Richie Farina, Ilan Hall, Stephanie Izard, Kevin Lee, Arturo Leighton, Laurence Louie, Star Maye, Kelsey Murphy, Marc Murphy, Nini Ngyuen, Kathleen O’Brien, Damaris Phillips, Michele Ragussis, Zurisadai “Zuri” Resendiz, Jonathan Sawyer, Ashleigh Shanti, Lawrence “LT” Smith, Bryan Voltaggio and Dara Yu. These are the participants of the season.

Season 2 of ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’ is set to premiere on April 27 at 8 p.m. ET on Food Network and will be available for streaming the next day on Max. The show will air fresh, two-hour episodes every week for five weeks, concluding with a finale on May 25, where the final chef standing will receive a grand prize of $75,000.

As I follow Food Network, I’m all set for the supersized season opener where Michael Symon and Esther Choi invite 24 of the nation’s most gifted and daring chefs to engage in the toughest competition ever – a grueling 24 challenges over 24 hours without a break. In the initial phase, the chefs face three trials testing swiftness. Those who win favor from expert judge Antonia Lofaso proceed, while the others are sent home. When Michael and Esther reveal the crucial golden knife, the chefs realize that this day of culinary battles will be filled with surprises, but only those who can adapt quickly have a shot at being the last chef standing. Throughout the next 24 hours, the competition covers various shifts that assess the essence of being a chef: after the speed challenge in the premiere, topics range from simplicity to resourcefulness, artistry, adaptability, teamwork, risk-taking, and elevation.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but express my excitement about the sensation that is ’24 in 24′. Initially, we took a daring leap with a culinary competition unfolding in real time across 24 hours – a risky move, indeed. Yet, the outcome surpassed all expectations, cementing its status as our latest blockbuster hit. The upcoming season promises even more unpredictable twists, as these talented chefs push their limits, pouring every drop of skill, self-belief, and adrenaline into navigating a brand new obstacle course. This show is not to be missed!

“24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” is produced by Lando Entertainment for Food Network.

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2025-03-12 18:16