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Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes superstar chefs to settle their grudges with their personal knives and $10,000 on the line. In match one, Food Network Star Chef Christian Petroni puts his hometown feast up against TOC Champion, Chef Maneet Chauhan. Then, Tournament of Champions sideline commentators Chef Justin Warner and world-renowned author Chef Simon Majundar throw down once and for all to see who's the better chef.
In-House Beef
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson brings in two chef pairings to settle their "beefs" with both $10,000 and their favorite knives on the line. In the first match, Chef David Lee Kitchen, one-half of the famed Billionaire Burger Boyz, is out to prove to his classically-trained partner, Chef Derrick Bivens, that he can make a better burger without the traditional training. In the second match, Chef Johnny Miele was once Chef Bryan Voltaggio's boss, but when Chef Bryan started an empire, the role reversal didn't work out, causing them to separate.
Defending Domination
Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson welcomes two world-class culinary matchups to the center ring to settle their long-standing food feuds. In the first match, Chef Carlos Anthony calls out Chef Brian Malarkey, his mentor of more than 10 years, to prove he's finally surpassed the master. Then in the match two, Chef Antonia Lofaso challenges her frenemy Jet Tila to a rematch of their semi-final battle on Tournament of Champions, where Jet beat Antonia by one point. In the end, only the victors will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chefs' knife roll and bragging rights for life!
Adding Insult to Injury
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two pairings of superstar chefs to finish their bitter grudges from past losses in competition. In the first match, Top Chef alum Chef Marcel Vigneron calls out fellow Top Chef finalist Chef Shirley Chung, not for her win against him in Tournament of Champions, but for her mean-spirited comment about his son just before the battle began. In the second match, Chef Adam Pawlak brings in his former Hell's Kitchen teammate, Chef Declan Horgan, for betraying him by putting him up for elimination.
Surf-and-Turf Wars
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four culinary masters to the center ring to settle long-standing turf wars and personal hometown rivalries. In the first match, the acclaimed Chef Matt Klum calls out his former boss and restauranteur, Chef Dana Downs, to prove she made a huge mistake letting him go 10 years prior. In the second match, the renowned Chef Danny Wilson challenges Food Network Star runner-up and Beat Bobby Flay winner Jay Ducote in a head-to-head battle to prove, once and for all, who is the real deal when it comes to Southern cuisine. In the end, judges Catherin McCord and Justin Sutherland choose who will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chef and, most importantly, bragging rights for life!
Surf-and-Turf Wars
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four culinary masters to the center ring to settle long-standing turf wars and personal hometown rivalries. In the first match, the acclaimed Chef Matt Klum calls out his former boss and restauranteur, Chef Dana Downs, to prove she made a huge mistake letting him go 10 years prior. In the second match, the renowned Chef Danny Wilson challenges Food Network Star runner-up and Beat Bobby Flay winner Jay Ducote in a head-to-head battle to prove, once and for all, who is the real deal when it comes to Southern cuisine. In the end, judges Catherin McCord and Justin Sutherland choose who will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chef and, most importantly, bragging rights for life!
When Egos Erupt
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four fired-up chefs to bring the heat into the kitchen. First up, it's a Tar Heel throwdown as Chopped winner Chris Coleman seeks to take the title of North Carolina's best chef from Executive Chef Travis Myers. Then, the temperature rises in a Food Network Star rematch as Beat Bobby Flay winner Chad Rosenthal faces Iron Chef veteran Viet Pham in a fried chicken fight.
Surf-and-Turf Wars
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four culinary masters to the center ring to settle long-standing turf wars and personal hometown rivalries. In the first match, the acclaimed Chef Matt Klum calls out his former boss and restauranteur, Chef Dana Downs, to prove she made a huge mistake letting him go 10 years prior. In the second match, the renowned Chef Danny Wilson challenges Food Network Star runner-up and Beat Bobby Flay winner Jay Ducote in a head-to-head battle to prove, once and for all, who is the real deal when it comes to Southern cuisine. In the end, judges Catherin McCord and Justin Sutherland choose who will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chef and, most importantly, bragging rights for life!
GGG Grudges
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson invites four Guys Grocery Games OG's to put their knives on the line as judges Aarti Sequeira and Brooke Williamson settle the chefs' festering grudges. In the first battle, celebrity host Catherine McCord calls out fellow GGG judge and food critic Troy Johnson for steamrolling the judging panel. In the second battle, legendary chef Antonia Lofaso can't wait to show her fellow GGG champion, chef Brian Malarkey, that his victory over her in a past competition was a fluke and that she's the real winner, then and now.
GGG Grudges
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson invites four Guys Grocery Games OG's to put their knives on the line as judges Aarti Sequeira and Brooke Williamson settle the chefs' festering grudges. In the first battle, celebrity host Catherine McCord calls out fellow GGG judge and food critic Troy Johnson for steamrolling the judging panel. In the second battle, legendary chef Antonia Lofaso can't wait to show her fellow GGG champion, chef Brian Malarkey, that his victory over her in a past competition was a fluke and that she's the real winner, then and now.
Runners-Up Rematch
Four culinary heavy hitters join Darnell "Superchef" Ferguson for a double-decker rematch. First, celebrated author Nikki Dinki calls out her best friend and Food Network Star champ Chef Damaris Phillips to show the world that even 10 years later, she deserves to be a star. Then, restaurateur Tom Pizzica takes a second shot at Food Network Star Chef Aarti Sequeira. Tom thinks he was robbed 10 years ago, and this will be his chance to prove that the judges got it wrong.
Defending Domination
Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson welcomes two world-class culinary matchups to the center ring to settle their long-standing food feuds. In the first match, Chef Carlos Anthony calls out Chef Brian Malarkey, his mentor of more than 10 years, to prove he's finally surpassed the master. Then in the match two, Chef Antonia Lofaso challenges her frenemy Jet Tila to a rematch of their semi-final battle on Tournament of Champions, where Jet beat Antonia by one point. In the end, only the victors will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chefs' knife roll and bragging rights for life!
Surf-and-Turf Wars
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four culinary masters to the center ring to settle long-standing turf wars and personal hometown rivalries. In the first match, the acclaimed Chef Matt Klum calls out his former boss and restauranteur, Chef Dana Downs, to prove she made a huge mistake letting him go 10 years prior. In the second match, the renowned Chef Danny Wilson challenges Food Network Star runner-up and Beat Bobby Flay winner Jay Ducote in a head-to-head battle to prove, once and for all, who is the real deal when it comes to Southern cuisine. In the end, judges Catherin McCord and Justin Sutherland choose who will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chef and, most importantly, bragging rights for life!
GGG Grudges
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson invites four Guys Grocery Games OG's to put their knives on the line as judges Aarti Sequeira and Brooke Williamson settle the chefs' festering grudges. In the first battle, celebrity host Catherine McCord calls out fellow GGG judge and food critic Troy Johnson for steamrolling the judging panel. In the second battle, legendary chef Antonia Lofaso can't wait to show her fellow GGG champion, chef Brian Malarkey, that his victory over her in a past competition was a fluke and that she's the real winner, then and now.
Surf-and-Turf Wars
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four culinary masters to the center ring to settle long-standing turf wars and personal hometown rivalries. In the first match, the acclaimed Chef Matt Klum calls out his former boss and restauranteur, Chef Dana Downs, to prove she made a huge mistake letting him go 10 years prior. In the second match, the renowned Chef Danny Wilson challenges Food Network Star runner-up and Beat Bobby Flay winner Jay Ducote in a head-to-head battle to prove, once and for all, who is the real deal when it comes to Southern cuisine. In the end, judges Catherin McCord and Justin Sutherland choose who will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chef and, most importantly, bragging rights for life!
Frenemy Feuds
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four friends with grudges to battle it out and impress judges Brian Malarkey and Lee Anne Wong for $10,000, their favorite chef knives and bragging rights for life. Chef Matt Jordan, an executive chef for a global food company, still carries a chip on his shoulder because Chef Gio Osso wouldn't promote him to Chef de Cuisine at his award-winning restaurant seven years ago. Then, celebrity Chef Joe Sasto resents his best friend Iron Chef Justin Sutherland's habit of failing to prep their events and arriving only when it's time for the accolades.
Frenemy Feuds
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four friends with grudges to battle it out and impress judges Brian Malarkey and Lee Anne Wong for $10,000, their favorite chef knives and bragging rights for life. Chef Matt Jordan, an executive chef for a global food company, still carries a chip on his shoulder because Chef Gio Osso wouldn't promote him to Chef de Cuisine at his award-winning restaurant seven years ago. Then, celebrity Chef Joe Sasto resents his best friend Iron Chef Justin Sutherland's habit of failing to prep their events and arriving only when it's time for the accolades.
Unfinished Business
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two clashing pairs of superstar chefs to his arena to resolve feuds that both have been boiling for more than 10 years each. In the first match, Chef Aaron May's bad blood with Chef Ilan Hall began when they line-cooked Spanish food in a cramped restaurant kitchen and big egos clashed, so now it's tapas to the death. The second match, rooted in Darnell's hometown, pits Chef Davonte Bolden against his partner from Guys Grocery Games, Chef Randy Pasch, who he blames for their devastating sweet and savory loss.
GGG Grudges
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson invites four Guys Grocery Games OG's to put their knives on the line as judges Aarti Sequeira and Brooke Williamson settle the chefs' festering grudges. In the first battle, celebrity host Catherine McCord calls out fellow GGG judge and food critic Troy Johnson for steamrolling the judging panel. In the second battle, legendary chef Antonia Lofaso can't wait to show her fellow GGG champion, chef Brian Malarkey, that his victory over her in a past competition was a fluke and that she's the real winner, then and now.
Frenemy Feuds
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four friends with grudges to battle it out and impress judges Brian Malarkey and Lee Anne Wong for $10,000, their favorite chef knives and bragging rights for life. Chef Matt Jordan, an executive chef for a global food company, still carries a chip on his shoulder because Chef Gio Osso wouldn't promote him to Chef de Cuisine at his award-winning restaurant seven years ago. Then, celebrity Chef Joe Sasto resents his best friend Iron Chef Justin Sutherland's habit of failing to prep their events and arriving only when it's time for the accolades.
Titans of TOC
Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes superstar chefs to settle their grudges with their personal knives and $10,000 on the line. In match one, Food Network Star Chef Christian Petroni puts his hometown feast up against TOC Champion, Chef Maneet Chauhan. Then, Tournament of Champions sideline commentators Chef Justin Warner and world-renowned author Chef Simon Majundar throw down once and for all to see who's the better chef.