Superchef Grudge Match is a fresh new reality TV program that will launch in a few days exclusively on Food Network. The next culinary competition series will feature two chefs who have a personal or professional rivalry. They will participate in a one-round, winner-take-all match, with the winner receiving $10,000. Darnell Ferguson, a well-known restaurateur and entrepreneur, will host Food Network’s SuperChef Grudge Match. Aside from his role as a presenter on the upcoming series, he also co-hosts Worst Cooks in America on the same network with chef Anne Burrell. Superchef Grudge Match will debut on Food Network on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT.
The official summary for the next program is as follows:
“Some long-standing personal and professional feuds are resolved in one-round, one-dish winner-takes-all heavyweight clashes in the new series Superchef Grudge Match presented by Darnell Ferguson. Darnell creates two distinct bouts in each episode to eventually bury the hatchet and earn $10,000 cash, a rare knife from the losing chef, and everlasting bragging rights over their culinary rival.”
It goes on to say:
“Sparks fly in and out of the kitchen in this one-hour series, from culinary competition rivalries and business partner squabbles to mentor vs. protégé grudges. Superchef Grudge Match begins on Food Network and Discovery+ on Tuesday, February 7th at 9pm ET/PT.”
With just a few weeks till the launch of Superchef Grudge Match, here’s everything you need to know about presenter Darnell Ferguson.
Darnell Ferguson, the presenter of Superchef Grudge Match, participated in three seasons of Tournament of Champions.
Darnell competed in three seasons of Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions, which airs on Food Network. Food Network reports:
“He has also been on OWN’s The Big Holiday Food Fight and Food Fantasies and is a regular judge on Chopped and Guy’s Grocery Games. Darnell spends his time away from the limelight giving back to his Louisville community via his non-profit SuperChef’s CAPE, as well as through groups like as Blessings in a Backpack and others.”
It goes on to say:
“He has also spent a significant amount of time speaking to high school and college students on overcoming hardship, work ethic, and how to treat people.”
Darnell has more than 189k followers on social media. He shares a lot of clips and videos from his performances and the foods he cooks. He also has photos and videos of himself with Guy Fieri and Anne Burrell, as well as postings about his family and children.
His LinkedIn profile states:
“Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson has spent the majority of his life battling difficulties, motivating and assisting others, and pushing himself to achieve excellence while remaining humble. The 35-year-old celebrity has dedicated his entire life to family first, love above hatred, and do unto others, and it shows in his manner, aura, and diet.”
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