Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars

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Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
Genre Reality competition
Based on Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars
Presented by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
  • Gordon Ramsay
  • Danny Schrader
Production companies
Original release
Network Fox
Nine Network
ReleaseMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24) 
July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is an American reality competition series that premiered on Fox on May 24, 2023.

Contents

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. [1]

Production

On 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

Season 1

ContestantAgeHometownProductResult
Chris Kanik38 Mission Viejo, California Smart CupsWinner August 16
Caroline D'Amore 38 Los Angeles, California Pizza GirlRunners-up August 16
Lan HoTBA Chicago, Illinois Fat Miilk
Ashley DaviesTBA Norco, California Happy GrubEliminated August 9
Aaron Valentine20 [13] Maryville, Missouri Snow Cone KingEliminated August 2
Tony BalestreriTBAChicago, IllinoisTony Bs Steak Chips
Megan Meza 33 San Diego, California Bandida Horchata Cold BrewEliminated July 19
Sydney WebbTBALos Angeles, CaliforniaToto FoodsEliminated July 12
Queen Precious-Jewel ZabriskieTBA Franklinton, North Carolina Indulge CateringEliminated June 21
Luther ChenTBALos Angeles, CaliforniaLuther Bob's Fried ChickenEliminated June 14
Jake AronskindTBA New York, New York Pepper - The Social Cooking AppEliminated June 7
Jourdan HiggsTBAChicago, IllinoisProvaré RestaurantLeft the competition June 7
Chanel GoodsonTBALos Angeles, CaliforniaVegan AF Food Truck
Elisa Strauss 46 Roslyn, New York Confetti CakesEliminated May 31
Kagen CoxTBA Richland, Washington Kagen Coffee & CrepesEliminated May 24

Season 2

Team Ramsay

ContestantAgeHometownProductResult
Ali SchlichterTBA Denver, Colorado Chin DribblinRunner-up July 24
Andrew WhitingTBA Santa Rosa, California Hot DropsEliminated July 24
Liz Aust28 Los Angeles, California The Candy ClosetEliminated July 17
Rose Hankins36 Jonesboro, Arkansas Twisted DoughEliminated July 10
Kyson Clark31 Houston, Texas Kal's Kickin Collection
Chuan Liu36 Sugar Land, Texas Levels of GrandeurEliminated June 19
Tyler Dirks37Jonesboro, ArkansasLite-Rite Charcoal GrillsEliminated May 29

Team Vanderpump

ContestantAgeHometownProductResult
Jess Druey26 Bakersfield, California Whiny BabyWinner July 24
Roman Desmond21 Jacksonville, Florida Hot Box PretzelsRunner-up July 24
Erica Bethe Levin40 Chicago, Illinois GlobowlEliminated July 24
Nicholas DucosTBA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mural CityEliminated July 17
Maria Laura VacafloresTBA Miami, Florida SQUAREATEliminated June 26
Peri BaselTBA Boca Raton, Florida BoceEliminated June 12
Kamal GrantTBA Atlanta, Georgia Magic MiddlesEliminated June 5

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 10May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)
2 10May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)

Season 1 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [14] [15] Original release date [14] [15] Prod.
code [14]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Rating
(18–49)
11"Seaside Shack"May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)FDS-1011.23 [16] 0.3 [16]
22"Host with the Most"May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)FDS-1021.67 [17] 0.3 [17]
33"You've Got Wine"June 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)FDS-1031.56 [18] 0.3 [18]
44"Got This in the Bag"June 14, 2023 (2023-06-14)FDS-1041.64 [19] 0.3 [19]
55"Campfire Feast"June 21, 2023 (2023-06-21)FDS-1051.61 [20] 0.3 [20]
66"Social Feed"July 12, 2023 (2023-07-12)FDS-1061.38 [21] 0.3 [21]
77"Cup of Joe"July 19, 2023 (2023-07-19)FDS-1071.40 [22] 0.2 [22]
88"As Seen on TV"August 2, 2023 (2023-08-02)FDS-1081.32 [23] 0.2 [23]
99"Feast Your Eyes"August 9, 2023 (2023-08-09)FDS-1091.44 [24] 0.2 [24]
1010"Finale"August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)FDS-1101.51 [25] 0.3 [25]

Season 2 (2024)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [14] [26] Original release date [14] [26] Prod.
code [14]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Rating
(18–49)
111"Pitch for Your Life"May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)FDS-2011.14 [27] 0.2 [27]
122"The Bootcamp Begins"May 29, 2024 (2024-05-29)FDS-2021.14 [28] 0.2 [28]
133"Bar Wars"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)FDS-2031.14 [29] 0.2 [29]
144"Recipe Showdown"June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)FDS-2041.05 [30] 0.1 [30]
155"Partners in Wine"June 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)FDS-2051.01 [31] 0.2 [31]
166"Mars Attacks"June 26, 2024 (2024-06-26)FDS-2061.09 [32] 0.1 [32]
177"Show and Sell"July 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)FDS-2071.08 [33] 0.2 [33]
188"Breakfast Bootcamp"July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)FDS-2081.00 [34] 0.2 [34]
199"The Semifinal"July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)FDS-2091.03 [35] 0.2 [35]
2010"The Final: Pitch Perfect"July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)FDS-2101.03 [35] 0.2 [35]

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. [36] The series features Gordon Ramsay and Boost Juice founder Janine Allis. [37] 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. [38]

Gordon's team
NameAgeHome townProductResult
Troy Benjamin43 St Leonards, Victoria Blak BrewsWinner 24 April
Aaron Taylor40 Point Turton, South Australia MXTologyRunner-up 24 April
Julie Kos57 Geelong, Victoria The Smoked Egg CompanyEliminated 17 April
Ethan Yong28 Melbourne, Victoria Umami PapiEliminated 17 April
Pia Hambour35Melbourne, VictoriaBodega DeliEliminated 17 April
Christiana Daaboul27 Sydney, New South Wales Ard (Plant-based Baklava)Eliminated 2 April
Renae Bunster45 Perth, Western Australia Bunsters Hot SaucesEliminated 27 March
Janine's team
NameAgeHome townProductResult
Sophie Hood28 Bondi, New South Wales Seoul TonicWinner 24 April
Mason Bagios33 Perth, Western Australia Kommunity BrewRunner-up 24 April
Sina Klug33 Sydney, New South Wales Miss Sina (Vegan bakery)Eliminated 17 April
Catherine Hutchins36 Abbotsford, Victoria Good-Edi (Edible coffee cups)Eliminated 10 April
Karen Lindsay60 Wamuran, Queensland Little White Goat CheeseEliminated 9 April
Ash Straney32 Alexandria, New South Wales Rude Boy DoughnutsEliminated 9 April
Danny Nembhard34 Scarborough, Western Australia Wolfitbox (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 dateTimeslotNational reach viewersNational total viewersNight rankRef(s)
1The PitchMarch 26, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,712,000581,0003 [39]
2 Chiko Roll March 27, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,310,000459,0005 [40]
3 Nick Kyrgios: AliveApril 2, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,379,000509,0005 [41]
4Ultimate FoodieApril 3, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,356,000431,0005 [42]
5 Cadbury Chocolate / Meal KitApril 9, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,736,000376,0003 [43]
6 Vegemite to AmericansApril 10, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,213,000411,0009 [44]
7The Investors ChallengeApril 17, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,219,000424,0009 [45]
8FinaleApril 24, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,294,000364,0007 [46]

See also

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