The Chopped kitchen always brings the heat, but Tuesday’s episode at 8 PM ET on Food Network, titled Hot and Hangry, stirs things up for a new set of contenders: social media personalities. Four digital chefs step away from their curated feeds and into the unforgiving glare of the timers, putting their real-time skills to the test under the watchful eye of host Ted Allen.
Things get interesting fast, as a last-minute adjustment in the appetizer round forces everyone to ditch their prepared plans and improvise. It’s a twist that sorts out the thinkers from the preeners. Then, the entree round chucks in a surprise when one chef faces a “sea bass fiasco,” an issue that could easily sink their chances.
Culinary talent in a video clip is one thing; performing under pressure with mystery ingredients quite another. Expect some inventive cooking, a fair bit of panic, and the usual nail-biting suspense as these internet-famous cooks try to prove they are more than just a trending hashtag.
“Chopped: Hot and Hangry” airs Tuesday, June 24, at 8:00 PM ET on Food Network.
