The intense culinary competition 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is back for a second season, pushing 24 chefs to their absolute limits. Hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi, the show features 24 challenges over 24 consecutive hours, with the winner taking home $75,000. Season two premieres on the Food Network on Sunday, April 27 at 8 PM ET/PT and will be streaming the following day on Max.
Here’s the Lowdown: This competition is shot in real-time, meaning the chefs face non-stop challenges for a full 24 hours. The challenges are split into eight “shifts,” each testing a different culinary skill, such as speed, simplicity, and teamwork, under the eye of some top guest judges. The contestants include a wide range of chefs, from rising stars to established Food Network personalities and even an Iron Chef, such as Elia Aboumrad, Brittanny Anderson, Kelsey Murphy, Marc Murphy, Bryan Voltaggio and Dara Yu.
What This Means Now: 24 in 24 is presented as Food Network’s “newest hit,”. Season two adds new challenges, including the addition of a “golden knife,” meaning more twists and turns for the competing chefs, but maintains the core concept of a real time contest.
The Bigger Picture: The show’s format is unique in the culinary competition landscape. The real-time element and the sheer length of the competition add a level of difficulty not seen in other shows. The five-week season features two-hour episodes, building up to the finale on Sunday, May 25th at 8 PM ET/PT. Fans can follow the action and find more information on Food Network’s social media channels and website, using the hashtag #24in24.
