Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars is an American reality competition series that premiered on Fox on May 24, 2023.

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
Genre	Reality competition
Based on	Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars
Presented by	Gordon Ramsay Lisa Vanderpump (season 2)
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	20
Production
Executive producers	Gordon Ramsay Danny Schrader
Production companies	Fox Alternative Entertainment Studio Ramsay Global
Original release
Network	Fox Nine Network
Release	May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24) – July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)

In March 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 22, 2024.

Format

In challenges, contestants are put in teams to test their business skills. Whichever team's business does better wins, while the losing team gets interrogated by Ramsay. In the end, at least one person is eliminated. The winner receives $250,000 and an investment from Ramsay.^[1]

Production

On May 16, 2022, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series.^[2][3][4][5] It premiered on May 24, 2023.^[6][7][8]

On March 1, 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.^[9][10] On March 4, 2024, it was announced that the second season will premiere on May 22, 2024, and Lisa Vanderpump will join the show to compete against Gordon Ramsay.^[11][12]

Contestants

Season 1

Contestant	Age	Hometown	Product	Result
Chris Kanik	38	Mission Viejo, California	Smart Cups	Winner August 16
Caroline D'Amore	38	Los Angeles, California	Pizza Girl	Runners-up August 16
Lan Ho	TBA	Chicago, Illinois	Fat Miilk
Ashley Davies	TBA	Norco, California	Happy Grub	Eliminated August 9
Aaron Valentine	20[13]	Maryville, Missouri	Snow Cone King	Eliminated August 2
Tony Balestreri	TBA	Chicago, Illinois	Tony Bs Steak Chips
Megan Meza	33	San Diego, California	Bandida Horchata Cold Brew	Eliminated July 19
Sydney Webb	TBA	Los Angeles, California	Toto Foods	Eliminated July 12
Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie	TBA	Franklinton, North Carolina	Indulge Catering	Eliminated June 21
Luther Chen	TBA	Los Angeles, California	Luther Bob's Fried Chicken	Eliminated June 14
Jake Aronskind	TBA	New York, New York	Pepper - The Social Cooking App	Eliminated June 7
Jourdan Higgs	TBA	Chicago, Illinois	Provaré Restaurant	Left the competition June 7
Chanel Goodson	TBA	Los Angeles, California	Vegan AF Food Truck
Elisa Strauss	46	Roslyn, New York	Confetti Cakes	Eliminated May 31
Kagen Cox	TBA	Richland, Washington	Kagen Coffee & Crepes	Eliminated May 24

Season 2

Team Ramsay

Contestant	Age	Hometown	Product	Result
Ali Schlichter	TBA	Denver, Colorado	Chin Dribblin	Runner-up July 24
Andrew Whiting	TBA	Santa Rosa, California	Hot Drops	Eliminated July 24
Liz Aust	28	Los Angeles, California	The Candy Closet	Eliminated July 17
Rose Hankins	36	Jonesboro, Arkansas	Twisted Dough	Eliminated July 10
Kyson Clark	31	Houston, Texas	Kal's Kickin Collection
Chuan Liu	36	Sugar Land, Texas	Levels of Grandeur	Eliminated June 19
Tyler Dirks	37	Jonesboro, Arkansas	Lite-Rite Charcoal Grills	Eliminated May 29

Team Vanderpump

Contestant	Age	Hometown	Product	Result
Jess Druey	26	Bakersfield, California	Whiny Baby	Winner July 24
Roman Desmond	21	Jacksonville, Florida	Hot Box Pretzels	Runner-up July 24
Erica Bethe Levin	40	Chicago, Illinois	Globowl	Eliminated July 24
Nicholas Ducos	TBA	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Mural City	Eliminated July 17
Maria Laura Vacaflores	TBA	Miami, Florida	SQUAREAT	Eliminated June 26
Peri Basel	TBA	Boca Raton, Florida	Boce	Eliminated June 12
Kamal Grant	TBA	Atlanta, Georgia	Magic Middles	Eliminated June 5

Episodes

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally released
			First released	Last released
1	10		May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)	August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)
2	10		May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)	July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)

Season 1 (2023)

No. overall	No. in season	Title [14][15]	Original release date [14][15]	Prod. code [14]	U.S. viewers (millions)	Rating (18–49)
1	1	"Seaside Shack"	May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)	FDS-101	1.23[16]	0.3[16]
2	2	"Host with the Most"	May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)	FDS-102	1.67[17]	0.3[17]
3	3	"You've Got Wine"	June 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)	FDS-103	1.56[18]	0.3[18]
4	4	"Got This in the Bag"	June 14, 2023 (2023-06-14)	FDS-104	1.64[19]	0.3[19]
5	5	"Campfire Feast"	June 21, 2023 (2023-06-21)	FDS-105	1.61[20]	0.3[20]
6	6	"Social Feed"	July 12, 2023 (2023-07-12)	FDS-106	1.38[21]	0.3[21]
7	7	"Cup of Joe"	July 19, 2023 (2023-07-19)	FDS-107	1.40[22]	0.2[22]
8	8	"As Seen on TV"	August 2, 2023 (2023-08-02)	FDS-108	1.32[23]	0.2[23]
9	9	"Feast Your Eyes"	August 9, 2023 (2023-08-09)	FDS-109	1.44[24]	0.2[24]
10	10	"Finale"	August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)	FDS-110	1.51[25]	0.3[25]

Season 2 (2024)

No. overall	No. in season	Title [14][26]	Original release date [14][26]	Prod. code [14]	U.S. viewers (millions)	Rating (18–49)
11	1	"Pitch for Your Life"	May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)	FDS-201	1.14[27]	0.2[27]
12	2	"The Bootcamp Begins"	May 29, 2024 (2024-05-29)	FDS-202	1.14[28]	0.2[28]
13	3	"Bar Wars"	June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)	FDS-203	1.14[29]	0.2[29]
14	4	"Recipe Showdown"	June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)	FDS-204	1.05[30]	0.1[30]
15	5	"Partners in Wine"	June 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)	FDS-205	1.01[31]	0.2[31]
16	6	"Mars Attacks"	June 26, 2024 (2024-06-26)	FDS-206	1.09[32]	0.1[32]
17	7	"Show and Sell"	July 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)	FDS-207	1.08[33]	0.2[33]
18	8	"Breakfast Bootcamp"	July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)	FDS-208	1.00[34]	0.2[34]
19	9	"The Semifinal"	July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)	FDS-209	1.03[35]	0.2[35]
20	10	"The Final: Pitch Perfect"	July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)	FDS-210	1.03[35]	0.2[35]

International versions

Australia

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars Australia was announced at Nine's upfronts in September 2023 and premiered on the Nine Network on 26 March 2024.^[36] The series features Gordon Ramsay and Boost Juice founder Janine Allis.^[37] The series is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (A Banijay company) and Studio Ramsay Global.

Contestants

Fourteen people were selected in the first episode to compete as contestants, in two teams of seven.^[38]

Gordon's team

Name	Age	Home town	Product	Result
Troy Benjamin	43	St Leonards, Victoria	Blak Brews	Winner 24 April
Aaron Taylor	40	Point Turton, South Australia	MXTology	Runner-up 24 April
Julie Kos	57	Geelong, Victoria	The Smoked Egg Company	Eliminated 17 April
Ethan Yong	28	Melbourne, Victoria	Umami Papi	Eliminated 17 April
Pia Hambour	35	Melbourne, Victoria	Bodega Deli	Eliminated 17 April
Christiana Daaboul	27	Sydney, New South Wales	Ard (Plant-based Baklava)	Eliminated 2 April
Renae Bunster	45	Perth, Western Australia	Bunsters Hot Sauces	Eliminated 27 March

Janine's team

Name	Age	Home town	Product	Result
Sophie Hood	28	Bondi, New South Wales	Seoul Tonic	Winner 24 April
Mason Bagios	33	Perth, Western Australia	Kommunity Brew	Runner-up 24 April
Sina Klug	33	Sydney, New South Wales	Miss Sina (Vegan bakery)	Eliminated 17 April
Catherine Hutchins	36	Abbotsford, Victoria	Good-Edi (Edible coffee cups)	Eliminated 10 April
Karen Lindsay	60	Wamuran, Queensland	Little White Goat Cheese	Eliminated 9 April
Ash Straney	32	Alexandria, New South Wales	Rude Boy Doughnuts	Eliminated 9 April
Danny Nembhard	34	Scarborough, Western Australia	Wolfitbox (Dog food)	Eliminated 3 April

Ratings

On January 28, 2024, OzTAM’s rating data recording system changed. Viewership data will now focus on National Reach and National Total ratings instead of the 5 metro centres and overnight shares.

No.	Title	Air date	Timeslot	National reach viewers	National total viewers	Night rank	Ref(s)
1	The Pitch	March 26, 2024	Tuesday 7:30 pm	1,712,000	581,000	3	[39]
2	Chiko Roll	March 27, 2024	Wednesday 7:30 pm	1,310,000	459,000	5	[40]
3	Nick Kyrgios: Alive	April 2, 2024	Tuesday 7:30 pm	1,379,000	509,000	5	[41]
4	Ultimate Foodie	April 3, 2024	Wednesday 7:30 pm	1,356,000	431,000	5	[42]
5	Cadbury Chocolate / Meal Kit	April 9, 2024	Tuesday 7:30 pm	1,736,000	376,000	3	[43]
6	Vegemite to Americans	April 10, 2024	Wednesday 7:30 pm	1,213,000	411,000	9	[44]
7	The Investors Challenge	April 17, 2024	Wednesday 7:30 pm	1,219,000	424,000	9	[45]
8	Finale	April 24, 2024	Wednesday 7:30 pm	1,294,000	364,000	7	[46]

See also

• Australia portal
• Companies portal
• Drink portal
• Food portal
• Television portal

• Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars