the American version launches an international “All Stars” edition

A three-star concept? To celebrate its 20th season, “Top Chef” US concocts an international All Stars edition. According to the American magazine variety, the culinary competition broadcast in the United States on the Bravo channel will bring together winners and finalists from international versions. These 16 candidates will be selected from the 29 versions of ” Top chef “ existing ones and their identity will remain secret until next January.

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A project that has been maturing in the minds of producers for a while. “We have always wanted to do an “All Stars” season for a long time but managing to develop it with candidates from the international versions is a dream come true”says Ryan Flynn vice president of NBC Universal, producer of the show, which is scheduled to air in 2023.

Which French people could participate?

To accentuate this global facet, chef Tom Colicchio and food critic Gail Simmons will be accompanied by some of their foreign counterparts. Jurors can also count on the support ofculinary experts from all over the world. In order to facilitate this ambitious “All Stars” season, the production chose London as the filming location. A decision that delights Victoria Prentis, British Minister in charge of the environment and food. “I am delighted to learn that “Top chef” chose London for its very first season outside the United States. We are extremely proud of our products in the UK. The English food industry is treated with passion, tradition and expertise,” rejoices the politician in a statement before adding that it was a “Fantastic choice from a culinary competition”. To animate this big anniversary production, Padma Lakshmi, presenter of the American version since 2006 will remain at the helm.

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If in France, the soufflé of the hearings has fallen a little, in the United States “Top Chef” is still popular. Last month, the cooking show received six nominations for the Emmy Awards, an academy similar to the Oscars and intended to reward the world of television. It remains to be seen whether the international version will include French participants or members of the jury. Jean Imbert, winner of the third season and celebrity favorite cook or Chef Hélène Darrozenamed best female chef in the world in 2015 could well be called.