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’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’ Sets Season 2 Premiere at Food Network as New A-List Chef Contestants Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)


Food Network's ambitious "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing" culinary competition has set its second season premiere date and unveiled the new competitors.

The 24 competing chefs on Season 2 include: Elia Aboumrad, Brittani Anderson, Gabe Bertaccini, Samantha Cruz, Leslie Daniel, Richie Farina, Ilan Hall, Stephanie Izard, Kevin Lee, Arturo Leighton, Laurence Louie, Star Maye, Kelsey Murphy, Marc Murphy, Nini Ngyuen, Kathleen O’Brien, Damaris Phillips, Michele Ragussis, Zurisadai “Zuri” Resendiz, Jonathan Sawyer, Ashleigh Shanti, Lawrence “LT” Smith, Bryan Voltaggio and Dara Yu. Per Food Network, “In the supersized season premiere, hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi welcome 24 of the country’s most talented and fearless chefs to compete in the most intense competition of all time – 24 challenges in 24 nonstop hours. Over the next 24 hours, the competition tackles different shifts that test aspects of being a chef: after the premiere’s speed challenge, themes include simplicity, resourcefulness, artistry, adaptability, teamwork, risk taking and elevation.”

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