Food Network’s “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” is back this Sunday, and the heat is definitely on. Literally. These chefs aren’t just battling each other; they’re fighting fatigue, frustration, and the relentless tick of the clock. Sixteen hours into this culinary marathon, the remaining eight competitors are about to discover that teamwork, in a pressure cooker like this, can be a recipe for disaster.
In “Shift 6: Teamwork,” the challenge appears deceptively simple: soup and sandwiches. But co-hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi have a few curveballs up their sleeves—three, to be exact. As if 16 hours of non-stop cooking weren’t enough, these culinary twists aim to push the chefs’ adaptability to the breaking point. It is here where the real drama unfolds. How these culinary gladiators handle the added pressure will determine their fate.
While the soup simmers and the bread bakes, judges Carlos Anthony and Brian Malarkey will be watching closely, evaluating not just the food but the all-important teamwork dynamic. Can these sleep-deprived, stressed-out chefs pull it together, or will the pressure boil over? With $50,000 and a trip of a lifetime on the line, the stakes are higher than ever. Tune in to Food Network this Sunday, May 18 at 8:00 PM ET to witness the culinary carnage.