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America's Culinary Cup
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“AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP” ANNOUNCES THE ACCLAIMED GUEST JUDGES BRINGING THE HEAT AND KEY EXPERTISE TO CBS’ NEW HIGH-STAKES COOKING COMPETITION
The 14 Renowned Guest Judges Will Offer Specialized Insight into the Championship-Style Culinary Showdown This Season, Beginning with the March 11 Episode Click Here for a Sneak Peek at the Guest Judge in the 3/11 Episode AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP announced today the 14 renowned Guest Judges bringing the heat and key expertise to CBS’ new high-stakes cooking competition this season, beginning with the March 11 episode. Joining host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi, as well as chef judges Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne, each culinary expert will offer specialized insight i...
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10 CHEFS REMAIN AND WILL COMPETE IN THE WORLD’S FIRST TOURNAMENT OF SAUCES, ON “AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
“Let’s Get Saucy” – The competition reaches a boiling point as the top 10 chefs battle it out in a full-scale Tournament of Sauces. Across three relentless rounds, the tournament reveals who truly understands the backbone of great cooking and who’s out for revenge, on AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP, Wednesday, March 25 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Padma Lakshmi serves as executive producer and host, as...
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11 CHEFS REMAIN AND SUSTAINABILITY BECOMES A WEAPON, ON “AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
“Call Aunt Quail” – The remaining chefs leave the pantry behind to harvest the ingredients that will decide their fate and then return to the Penthouse to face the Sustainability Commandment. Their challenge: transform farm‑fresh produce alongside hyper‑sustainable ingredients like ants and mussels into bold, elevated dishes. When the scores are tallied, the bottom two chefs are pushed into a ruthless head‑to‑head, cooking one final time using only discarded scraps and leftovers. AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP airs Wednesday, March 18 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and strea...
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AFTER THE SEASON’S FIRST ELIMINATION, 12 ELITE CHEFS FACE THEIR MOST PRIMAL TEST, ON “AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
“Meat the First Commandment” – With the competition officially underway and the first four chefs already sent home, the remaining 12 contenders feel the pressure rise as they confront the first and most unforgiving of the 10 Commandments: Meat. In a challenge that strips cooking down to its raw essentials, the chefs leave the kitchen behind and head to the farm. Paired up and pushed outside their comfort zones, they must break down a massive 250-plus-pound hind saddle of beef, then transform their cuts into unforgettable dishes for more than 100 meat-loving guests at the inaugural America...
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“AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP” ANNOUNCES THE AWARD-WINNING CHEFS INVITED TO COMPETE FOR THE BIGGEST PRIZE IN CULINARY TELEVISION HISTORY
The 16 Chefs Competing for a $1 Million Cash Prize Include Six Michelin-Starred Chefs, Two Bocuse d’Or Medalists, Two James Beard Award Winners, 14 James Beard Award Nominees and Recipients of Numerous Other Top-Tier Culinary Honors AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP announced today 16 of the nation’s most decorated chefs who will compete on the new high-stakes culinary competition series, including six Michelin-starred chefs – an honor held by fewer than 1% of restaurants worldwide – two Bocuse d’Or medalists, two James Beard Award winners, 14 James Beard Award nominees and recipients of numerous o...
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16 OF THE NATION’S MOST TALENTED CHEFS STEP INTO PADMA LAKSHMI’S FIERCELY COMPETITIVE ARENA TO BATTLE IT OUT FOR THE $1 MILLION PRIZE, ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
“Spoiled for Stroganoff” – Sixteen of the nation’s most talented chefs step into Padma Lakshmi’s fiercely competitive arena, each bringing their unique flair and signature dishes to the table – with $1 million dollars on the line, the battle for culinary supremacy begins. Chefs must rise to the challenge or crumble under the heat on the special 90-minute season premiere of AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP, Wednesday, March 4 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essenti...
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“AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP” ANNOUNCES CHEFS MICHAEL CIMARUSTI AND WYLIE DUFRESNE TO JOIN PADMA LAKSHMI AS JUDGES IN THE ULTIMATE CULINARY ARENA
The Championship-Style Cooking Competition Series Premieres with a Special 90-Minute Episode March 4 on CBS AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP announced today acclaimed chefs Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne to appear alongside Padma Lakshmi as judges on the new cooking competition series. The high-stakes culinary showdown, also hosted and executive produced by Emmy® Award-nominated food expert Lakshmi, will premiere with a special 90-minute episode following SURVIVOR 50 on Wednesday, March 4 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand fo...
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CBS ANNOUNCES ITS 2025-2026 MIDSEASON PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
Click Here for Photos CBS today announced its 2025-2026 midseason primetime programming lineup, featuring a new true-crime series, a milestone 50th SURVIVOR season and special encore episodes event, two new powerful dramas and a new culinary cooking competition, along with returning hit series and special event programming. All times below Eastern/Pacific unless noted; programs also available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+**. NEW SERIES PREMIERES HARLAN COBEN’S FINAL TWIST, the new true-crime series debuts Wednesday, Jan. 7 (10:00-11:00 PM). CIA, from executive pr...
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CBS ANNOUNCES ITS 2025-2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
New Series Order: “Y: Marshals (Working Title),” a Drama Starring Luke Grimes Reprising His Role as Kayce Dutton New Series Order: First-Ever True-Crime Series from Bestselling Mystery Author Harlan Coben, “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist” Previously Announced New Dramas “Boston Blue,” “Sheriff Country,” “CIA” and New Comedy “DMV” Join 18 Returning Shows New Singing Competition Series “The Road” Executive Produced by Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban Featuring Gretchen Wilson to Premiere After “Tracker” on Sundays This Fall New Cooking Competition Series “A...
