Food Network's 24 In 24: Last Chef Standing Returns With Season 2: Here's What To Expect
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Throughout the history of The Food Network, fans have been able to watch many hours of reality TV greatness. For that reason, it can sometimes feel like it would be impossible for anyone to introduce a new culinary world-related reality show that would truly be different. That is why it is so amazing that the network recently introduced a new reality show that truly feels like something special within the genre, 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing.

After the first season was a truly great proof of concept, 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season has begun airing. This article will reveal what is known about 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season that every cooking show and reality show fan should really know.

When And Where Will Fans Be Able To Watch 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s Second Season

In the modern media landscape, it can often feel like fans should be able to watch every show at a moment’s notice. However, part of the fun of a new season of a great show premiering is that fans get to anticipate finally getting to watch the next episode.

As of the time of this writing, the second season of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing has already begun airing. However, new episodes of the season that fans can anticipate are still in the midst of airing and new potential fans are just learning about the show as well.

For those reasons, many fans and potential fans may not know when and how they should be able to watch. Fortunately, this article will reveal the details of when and where viewers will be able to watch the second season of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing.


Via: Food Network

The Food Network’s official website published an article summarizing what had been revealed about 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season at that time.

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That article revealed that the premiere of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing aired on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 on the Food Network. Furthermore, the article also revealed that after episodes premiered, it would be available for viewers to watch on Max.

On top of revealing those basic details about when and where to watch 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, The Food Network’s article revealed more about how fans will be able to watch. For example, the article revealed that 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s Season 2 episodes will be two hours long.

In May 2024, Reality Blurred published an article that revealed that Marcel Vigneron had been crowned as the winner of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s first season. It was an amazing moment for Marcel who first rose to fame after becoming the runner-up during Top Chef’s second season. Fans were also overjoyed to see Marcel win the show after he was memorably assaulted during the second season of Top Chef.

Most interestingly, The Food Network’s article revealed that the second season finale of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing would air on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Finally, the article states that the second season of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing will be a five-week event for fans.

What Is 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing?

Now that his article has revealed when and where 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season can be watched, it will outline something more basic. Why should reality show and cooking show fans watch 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season?


24 in 24 Last Chef Standing's set with chefs waiting
Via: Food Network

Over the last several years, there have been several reality shows that have shown how intense being a chef can be. After all, shows like Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen reveal how arduous working in a professional kitchen can be and how quickly things can go completely awry.

With that in mind, it is staggering to know that 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing takes things so much further by pushing its chef to another extreme.

As an April 2025 Just Jared article about 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season details, the show has a very fitting title.

After all, the competitors who go the distance on 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing will have to take part in 24 different cooking challenges over a span of 24 hours straight. Of course, that means that as each new challenge takes place, the pressure the chefs are placed under and the exhaustion they are feeling gets ramped up.


24 in 24 Last Chef Standing's hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi
Via: Food Network

The Food Network’s aforementioned article details how the challenges during 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing will be presented.

“The challenges are divided into eight shifts that reflect the all-consuming intensity of a chef’s daily life — with each focusing on a different skill such as speed, resourcefulness, artistry and adaptability.”

Who Is Competing During The Second Season Of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing

The same article from The Food Network’s website briefly described the cast of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season. “With contenders ranging from Gen Z prodigies and renowned restaurant chefs to Food Network veterans and an Iron Chef, the 24 in 24 arena will be filled with culinary stars who must conquer major twists and turns, all while battling fatigue and each other.”

Later in the same article, the list of chefs from 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’s second season is listed.

“The 24 competing chefs are: Elia Aboumrad, Brittanny 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.”


24 in 24 Last Chef Standing's season 2 cast photoshoot
Via: Food Networtk

For anyone who doesn’t recognize any of those names, several of them will stand out for reality TV junkies.

For example, Ilan Hall and Stephanie Izard won seasons of Top Chef. There are also several other former Top Chef standouts, like Elia Aboumrad, Bryan Voltaggio, Nini Nguyen.

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