Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
2023 American reality television series
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Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is an American reality competition series that premiered on Fox on May 24, 2023.
- Gordon Ramsay
- Lisa Vanderpump (season 2)
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Based on | Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Network | Fox Nine Network |
| Release | May 24, 2023 – July 24, 2024 |
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
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Product | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kanik | 38 | Mission Viejo, California | Smart Cups | Winner August 16 |
| Caroline D'Amore | 38 | Los Angeles, California | Pizza Girl | Runners-up August 16 |
| Lan Ho | TBA | Chicago, Illinois | Fat Miilk | |
| Ashley Davies | TBA | Norco, California | Happy Grub | Eliminated August 9 |
| Aaron Valentine | 20[13] | Maryville, Missouri | Snow Cone King | Eliminated August 2 |
| Tony Balestreri | TBA | Chicago, Illinois | Tony Bs Steak Chips | |
| Megan Meza | 33 | San Diego, California | Bandida Horchata Cold Brew | Eliminated July 19 |
| Sydney Webb | TBA | Los Angeles, California | Toto Foods | Eliminated July 12 |
| Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie | TBA | Franklinton, North Carolina | Indulge Catering | Eliminated June 21 |
| Luther Chen | 27 | Los Angeles, California | Luther Bob's Fried Chicken | Eliminated June 14 |
| Jake Aronskind | TBA | New York, New York | Pepper - The Social Cooking App | Eliminated June 7 |
| Jourdan Higgs | TBA | Chicago, Illinois | Provaré Restaurant | Left the competition June 7 |
| Chanel Goodson | TBA | Los Angeles, California | Vegan AF Food Truck | |
| Elisa Strauss | 46 | Roslyn, New York | Confetti Cakes | Eliminated May 31 |
| Kagen Cox | TBA | Richland, Washington | Kagen Coffee & Crepes | Eliminated May 24 |
Season 2
Team Ramsay
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Product | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Schlichter | TBA | Denver, Colorado | Chin Dribblin | Runner-up July 24 |
| Andrew Whiting | TBA | Santa Rosa, California | Hot Drops | Eliminated July 24 |
| Liz Aust | 28 | Los Angeles, California | The Candy Closet | Eliminated July 17 |
| Rose Hankins | 36 | Jonesboro, Arkansas | Twisted Dough | Eliminated July 10 |
| Kyson Clark | 31 | Houston, Texas | Kal's Kickin Collection | |
| Chuan Liu | 36 | Sugar Land, Texas | Levels of Grandeur | Eliminated June 19 |
| Tyler Dirks | 37 | Jonesboro, Arkansas | Lite-Rite Charcoal Grills | Eliminated May 29 |
Team Vanderpump
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Product | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Druey | 26 | Bakersfield, California | Whiny Baby | Winner July 24 |
| Roman Desmond | 21 | Jacksonville, Florida | Hot Box Pretzels | Runner-up July 24 |
| Erica Bethe Levin | 40 | Chicago, Illinois | Globowl | Eliminated July 24 |
| Nicholas Ducos | TBA | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mural City | Eliminated July 17 |
| Maria Laura Vacaflores | TBA | Miami, Florida | SQUAREAT | Eliminated June 26 |
| Peri Basel | TBA | Boca Raton, Florida | Boce | Eliminated June 12 |
| Kamal Grant | TBA | Atlanta, Georgia | Magic Middles | Eliminated June 5 |
Episodes
Series overview
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Seaside Shack" | May 24, 2023 | FDS-101 | 1.23[16] | 0.3[16] |
| 2 | 2 | "Host with the Most" | May 31, 2023 | FDS-102 | 1.67[17] | 0.3[17] |
| 3 | 3 | "You've Got Wine" | June 7, 2023 | FDS-103 | 1.56[18] | 0.3[18] |
| 4 | 4 | "Got This in the Bag" | June 14, 2023 | FDS-104 | 1.64[19] | 0.3[19] |
| 5 | 5 | "Campfire Feast" | June 21, 2023 | FDS-105 | 1.61[20] | 0.3[20] |
| 6 | 6 | "Social Feed" | July 12, 2023 | FDS-106 | 1.38[21] | 0.3[21] |
| 7 | 7 | "Cup of Joe" | July 19, 2023 | FDS-107 | 1.40[22] | 0.2[22] |
| 8 | 8 | "As Seen on TV" | August 2, 2023 | FDS-108 | 1.32[23] | 0.2[23] |
| 9 | 9 | "Feast Your Eyes" | August 9, 2023 | FDS-109 | 1.44[24] | 0.2[24] |
| 10 | 10 | "Finale" | August 16, 2023 | FDS-110 | 1.51[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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "Pitch for Your Life" | May 22, 2024 | FDS-201 | 1.14[27] | 0.2[27] |
| 12 | 2 | "The Bootcamp Begins" | May 29, 2024 | FDS-202 | 1.14[28] | 0.2[28] |
| 13 | 3 | "Bar Wars" | June 5, 2024 | FDS-203 | 1.14[29] | 0.2[29] |
| 14 | 4 | "Recipe Showdown" | June 12, 2024 | FDS-204 | 1.05[30] | 0.1[30] |
| 15 | 5 | "Partners in Wine" | June 19, 2024 | FDS-205 | 1.01[31] | 0.2[31] |
| 16 | 6 | "Mars Attacks" | June 26, 2024 | FDS-206 | 1.09[32] | 0.1[32] |
| 17 | 7 | "Show and Sell" | July 10, 2024 | FDS-207 | 1.08[33] | 0.2[33] |
| 18 | 8 | "Breakfast Bootcamp" | July 17, 2024 | FDS-208 | 1.00[34] | 0.2[34] |
| 19 | 9 | "The Semifinal" | July 24, 2024 | FDS-209 | 1.03[35] | 0.2[35] |
| 20 | 10 | "The Final: Pitch Perfect" | July 24, 2024 | FDS-210 | 1.03[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 March 26, 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
| Name | Age | Home town | Product | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Benjamin | 43 | St Leonards, Victoria | Blak Brews | Winner April 24 |
| Aaron Taylor | 40 | Point Turton, South Australia | MXTology | Runner-up April 24 |
| Julie Kos | 57 | Geelong, Victoria | The Smoked Egg Company | Eliminated April 17 |
| Ethan Yong | 28 | Melbourne, Victoria | Umami Papi | Eliminated April 17 |
| Pia Hambour | 35 | Melbourne, Victoria | Bodega Deli | Eliminated April 17 |
| Christiana Daaboul | 27 | Sydney, New South Wales | Ard (Plant-based Baklava) | Eliminated April 2 |
| Renae Bunster | 45 | Perth, Western Australia | Bunsters Hot Sauces | Eliminated March 27 |
Janine's team
| Name | Age | Home town | Product | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Hood | 28 | Bondi, New South Wales | Seoul Tonic | Winner April 24 |
| Mason Bagios | 33 | Perth, Western Australia | Kommunity Brew | Runner-up April 24 |
| Sina Klug | 33 | Sydney, New South Wales | Miss Sina (Vegan bakery) | Eliminated April 17 |
| Catherine Hutchins | 36 | Abbotsford, Victoria | Good-Edi (Edible coffee cups) | Eliminated April 10 |
| Karen Lindsay | 60 | Wamuran, Queensland | Little White Goat Cheese | Eliminated April 9 |
| Ash Straney | 32 | Alexandria, New South Wales | Rude Boy Doughnuts | Eliminated April 9 |
| Danny Nembhard | 34 | 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. | Title | Air date | Timeslot | National reach viewers | National total viewers | Night rank | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pitch | March 26, 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1,712,000 | 581,000 | 3 | [39] |
| 2 | Chiko Roll | March 27, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,310,000 | 459,000 | 5 | [40] |
| 3 | Nick Kyrgios: Alive | April 2, 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1,379,000 | 509,000 | 5 | [41] |
| 4 | Ultimate Foodie | April 3, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,356,000 | 431,000 | 5 | [42] |
| 5 | Cadbury Chocolate / Meal Kit | April 9, 2024 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 1,736,000 | 376,000 | 3 | [43] |
| 6 | Vegemite to Americans | April 10, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,213,000 | 411,000 | 9 | [44] |
| 7 | The Investors Challenge | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,219,000 | 424,000 | 9 | [45] |
| 8 | Finale | April 24, 2024 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 1,294,000 | 364,000 | 7 | [46] |
