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Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
GenreReality competition
Based onGordon 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
NetworkFox
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.

In March 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 22, 2024.

Format

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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

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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

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Season 1

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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 TBA 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 TBA 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 Left the competition June 7
Elisa Strauss 46 Roslyn, New York Confetti Cakes Eliminated May 31
Kagen Cox TBA Richland, Washington Kagen Coffee & Crepes Eliminated May 24

Season 2

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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

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)
210May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)

Season 1 (2023)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [13][14]Original air date [13][14]Prod.
code [13]		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating
(18–49)
11"Seaside Shack"May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)FDS-1011.23[15]0.3[15]
22"Host with the Most"May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)FDS-1021.67[16]0.3[16]
33"You've Got Wine"June 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)FDS-1031.56[17]0.3[17]
44"Got This in the Bag"June 14, 2023 (2023-06-14)FDS-1041.64[18]0.3[18]
55"Campfire Feast"June 21, 2023 (2023-06-21)FDS-1051.61[19]0.3[19]
66"Social Feed"July 12, 2023 (2023-07-12)FDS-1061.38[20]0.3[20]
77"Cup of Joe"July 19, 2023 (2023-07-19)FDS-1071.40[21]0.2[21]
88"As Seen on TV"August 2, 2023 (2023-08-02)FDS-1081.32[22]0.2[22]
99"Feast Your Eyes"August 9, 2023 (2023-08-09)FDS-1091.44[23]0.2[23]
1010"Finale"August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)FDS-1101.51[24]0.3[24]

Season 2 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [13][25]Original air date [13][25]Prod.
code [13]		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating
(18–49)
111"Pitch for Your Life"May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)FDS-2011.14[26]0.2[26]
122"The Bootcamp Begins"May 29, 2024 (2024-05-29)FDS-2021.14[27]0.2[27]
133"Bar Wars"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)FDS-2031.14[28]0.2[28]
144"Recipe Showdown"June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)FDS-2041.05[29]0.1[29]
155"Partners in Wine"June 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)FDS-2051.01[30]0.2[30]
166"Mars Attacks"June 26, 2024 (2024-06-26)FDS-2061.09[31]0.1[31]
177"Show and Sell"July 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)FDS-2071.08[32]0.2[32]
188"Breakfast Bootcamp"July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)FDS-2081.00[33]0.2[33]
199"The Semifinal"July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)FDS-2091.03[34]0.2[34]
2010"The Final: Pitch Perfect"July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)FDS-2101.03[34]0.2[34]

International versions

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Australia

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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.[35] The series features Gordon Ramsay and Boost Juice founder Janine Allis.[36] The series is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (A Banijay company) and Studio Ramsay Global.

Contestants

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Fourteen people were selected in the first episode to compete as contestants, in two teams of seven.[37]

Gordon's team
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Name Age Home town Product Result
Troy Benjamin 43 St Leonards, Victoria Blak Brews Winner 24 April
Aaron Taylor 40 Point Turton, South Australia MXTology Runner-up 24 April
Julie Kos 57 Geelong, Victoria The Smoked Egg Company Eliminated 17 April
Ethan Yong 28 Melbourne, Victoria Umami Papi Eliminated 17 April
Pia Hambour 35 Melbourne, Victoria Bodega Deli Eliminated 17 April
Christiana Daaboul 27 Sydney, New South Wales Ard (Plant-based Baklava) Eliminated 2 April
Renae Bunster 45 Perth, Western Australia Bunsters Hot Sauces Eliminated 27 March
Janine's team
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Name Age Home town Product Result
Sophie Hood 28 Bondi, New South Wales Seoul Tonic Winner 24 April
Mason Bagios 33 Perth, Western Australia Kommunity Brew Runner-up 24 April
Sina Klug 33 Sydney, New South Wales Miss Sina (Vegan bakery) Eliminated 17 April
Catherine Hutchins 36 Abbotsford, Victoria Good-Edi (Edible coffee cups) Eliminated 10 April
Karen Lindsay 60 Wamuran, Queensland Little White Goat Cheese Eliminated 9 April
Ash Straney 32 Alexandria, New South Wales Rude Boy Doughnuts Eliminated 9 April
Danny Nembhard 34 Scarborough, Western Australia Wolfitbox (Dog food) Eliminated 3 April

Ratings

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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 [38]
2 Chiko Roll March 27, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,310,000 459,000 5 [39]
3 Nick Kyrgios: Alive April 2, 2024 Tuesday 7:30 pm 1,379,000 509,000 5 [40]
4 Ultimate Foodie April 3, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,356,000 431,000 5 [41]
5 Cadbury Chocolate / Meal Kit April 9, 2024 Tuesday 7:30 pm 1,736,000 376,000 3 [42]
6 Vegemite to Americans April 10, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,213,000 411,000 9 [43]
7 The Investors Challenge April 17, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,219,000 424,000 9 [44]
8 Finale April 24, 2024 Wednesday 7:30 pm 1,294,000 364,000 7 [45]

See also

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References

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