24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is back this spring with a brand-new season of the food world’s most intense and ambitious competition. Shot in real time and hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi, the series is part culinary marathon and part social experiment, with 24 talented and fearless chefs taking on 24 challenges over the course of 24 straight hours. From strategy and speed to precision and elevation, the challenges are divided into eight shifts that reflect the intensity of a chef’s daily life. The chef who survives all of the unexpected twists and turns while battling fatigue wins $100,000 — the biggest prize in the show’s history.
Season 3 premieres on Food Network Sunday, April 26 at 8|7c and streams the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.
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Hosts Michael Symon, Esther Choi and judge Jet Tila as seen on 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing Season 3.
What to Expect From This Season
In the season premiere, Michael and Esther welcome 24 of the country’s best chefs, who quickly learn this season is completely different from previous ones. Competitors will pick challenges in a different way and experience a fresh judging format. If competitors can impress guest judge Jet Tila in the strategy skills round during the first episode, they’ll have a chance to continue. Over the next 24 hours, the competition tackles different shifts that reflect a real day in the life of an elite chef. Upcoming episode themes include speed, resourcefulness, adaptability, teamwork, risk-taking, precision and elevation. The season culminates in the finale on Sunday, May 31 where Michael and Esther are joined by guest judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Jet and Jean-Georges Vongerichten to determine which chef is victorious and wins $100,000.
Who Is Competing in Season 3?
The Season 3 culinary murderer’s row of competitors include Michelin-starred chefs, James Beard Award nominees and Food Network favorites. The 24 chefs competing are: Robyn Almodovar, Avishar Barua, Cris Brown, Dawn Burrell, Monique Cadavona, Sam Fore, Lex Grant, Trimell Hawkins, Anthony Iracane, Maryam Ishtiaq, Joe Isidori, Brian Malarkey, Maria Mazon, Christina Miros, Shota Nakajima, Olivia Ostrow, Viet Pham, Michele Ragussis, Alex Stupak, Lee Anne Wong, Molly Yeh, Zac Young, Ara Zada and Antonello Zito.
How to Watch 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing Season 3
Season 3 of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing premieres on Food Network Sunday, April 26 at 8|7c and streams the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.
