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 Gordon Ramsay
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Gordon Ramsay
  • Danny Schrader
Production companies
Original release
Network Fox
Nine Network
ReleaseMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24) 
present

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.

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]

Contestants

ContestantAgeFromOccupationWebsite
Elisa Strauss 47New York CityBusinesswoman https://www.confetticakes.com
Megan Meza 33New York CityBusinesswoman https://holabandida.com
Caroline D'Amore 39Los AngelesActress/Businesswoman https://www.pizzagirl.com

Episodes

No.Title [12] [13] Original air date [12] [13] Prod.
code [12]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Rating
(18–49)
1"Seaside Shack"May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)FDS-1011.23 [14] 0.3 [14]
2"Host with the Most"May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)FDS-1021.67 [15] 0.3 [15]
3"You've Got Wine"June 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)FDS-1031.56 [16] 0.3 [16]
4"Got This in the Bag"June 14, 2023 (2023-06-14)FDS-1041.64 [17] 0.3 [17]
5"Campfire Feast"June 21, 2023 (2023-06-21)FDS-1051.61 [18] 0.3 [18]
6"Social Feed"July 12, 2023 (2023-07-12)FDS-1061.38 [19] 0.3 [19]
7"Cup of Joe"July 19, 2023 (2023-07-19)FDS-1071.40 [20] 0.2 [20]
8"As Seen on TV"August 2, 2023 (2023-08-02)FDS-1081.32 [21] 0.2 [21]
9"Feast Your Eyes"August 9, 2023 (2023-08-09)FDS-1091.44 [22] 0.2 [22]
10"Finale"August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)FDS-1101.51 [23] 0.3 [23]

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. [24] The series features Gordon Ramsay and Boost Juice founder Janine Allis. [25] 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. [26]

Gordon's team
NameAgeHome townProductResult
Julie57 Geelong, Victoria The Smoked Egg Company
Troy43 St Leonards, Victoria Blak Brews
Ethan28 Melbourne Umami Papi
Aaron40 Point Turton, South Australia MXTology
Pia35Melbourne, VictoriaBodega Deli
Christiana27SydneyPlant-based BaklavaEliminated April 2
Renae45 Perth, Western Australia Bunsters Hot SaucesEliminated March 27
Janine's team
NameAgeHome townProductResult
Sophie28 Bondi, New South Wales Seoul Tonic
Mason33 Perth, Western Australia Kommunity Brew
Sina33SydneyMiss Sina (vegan bakery)
Catherine36 Abbotsford, Victoria Good-Edi (edible coffee cups)Eliminated April 10
Karen60 Wamuran, Queensland Little White Goat CheeseEliminated April 9
Ash32 Alexandria, New South Wales Rude Boy DoughnutsEliminated April 9
Danny34 Scarborough, Western Australia Wolfitbox (dog food)Eliminated April 3

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 [27]
2 Chiko Roll March 27, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,310,000459,0005 [28]
3 Nick Kyrgios: AliveApril 2, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,379,000509,0005 [29]
4Ultimate FoodieApril 3, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,356,000431,0005 [30]
5 Cadbury Chocolate / Meal KitApril 9, 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,736,000376,0003 [31]
6 Vegemite to AmericansApril 10, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,213,000411,0009 [32]
7The Investors ChallengeApril 17, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,219,000424,0009 [33]
8FinaleApril 24, 2024Wednesday 7:30 pm1,294,000364,0007 [34]

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