Boxing Champion Laila Ali Hosts Chef Grudge on Food Network

Are you ready for some culinary showdowns that are just as intense as a boxing match? Well, get ready because boxing champion Laila Ali is stepping into the ring once again as the host of Food Network’s Chef Grudge Match! This exciting new show features elite chefs going head-to-head to settle long-standing disputes and bitter rivalries. From employees seeking revenge to restaurateurs defending their livelihoods, these culinary pros will put everything on the line in a single round, winner-take-all battle.
Each episode of Chef Grudge Match features two intense battles where resident judge Jet Tila, along with a guest judge, will decide who walks away with $10,000 cash, the losing chef’s most coveted knife, and lifelong bragging rights. The series premieres on Tuesday, August 12th at 9 pm ET/PT on Food Network and streams the next day on HBO Max.
Ali shared her excitement about joining the Food Network family, expressing her passion for both competition and delicious food. She described Chef Grudge Match as the perfect fit for her, bringing her intensity and love for challenges from the boxing ring to the kitchen. She can’t wait to witness culinary rivalries being settled once and for all on the show!
In the premiere episode, Gabe Bertaccini and Tyler Romine will face off after 15 years of holding a grudge, while Taylor Frankel and Maria Busato will battle it out over business in Vail, Colorado. Throughout the season, viewers can expect to see fights over business disputes, teacher-student rivalries, and even husband vs. wife showdowns. It’s going to be an all-out brawl to settle scores!
Some familiar faces will join the action as guest judges throughout the season, including Eric Adjepong, Maneet Chauhan, Adrienne Cheatham, Tiffani Faison, Stephanie Izard, Eddie Jackson, Chris Oh, and Claudette Zepeda. With reputations and livelihoods on the line, Chef Grudge Match promises high-stakes competition and legendary grudges being settled in front of a studio audience.
Be sure to stay updated on all things Chef Grudge Match on FoodNetwork.com, and get ready to witness epic culinary battles unlike anything you’ve seen before!