Tournament of Champions V is almost here, and there are more amazing chefs than spots in the bracket. For the first time ever, Guy Fieri kicks things off with a 16-chef qualifier series, where the competitors will have the chance to earn one of the four remaining eight-seed slots in the TOC main bracket. Eight hopefuls chef get the competition rolling as they will have to conquer two intense battles against the other chefs and the dreaded randomizer in order to earn a spot in the main bracket where they will take on the former champions!
With 12 chefs still vying for a place in Tournament of Champions VII, the qualifier rounds move forward with two more intense head-to-head matches. To advance, the chefs must wow an impressive judge trio in a blind taste test. But victory won't come easy -- they also have to face the dreaded randomizer and a chef who wants it as much as they do.
The first round of Tournament of Champions V is history as Guy Fieri welcomes the victorious Super 16 back into the arena to kick off the second round of competition with four must-see matchups. Four chefs will move one step closer to winning the championship belt and the biggest prize in TOC history, while four chefs will head home to train for next season.
Guy Fieri welcomes the final 16 chefs into the Tournament of Champions arena and reveals the new and returning chefs' seeds and matchups. The first round battles begin, and after three one-on-one sudden death battles, three chefs move on to the quarterfinals and three chefs are sent home. Then Guy, Simon Majumdar and Justin Warner recap the battles and look ahead to the next round.
Guy Fieri, Simon Majumdar and Justin Warner meet in the studio to discuss what went down in the East wild card play-in. They examine each battle, breaking down the Randomizer categories, analyzing the judges' comments and serving up hot takes with the Tournament of Champions Hot List. Then they welcome a special chef via video chat to get the lowdown on what happened and reveal all 16 seeds in the final bracket.
Guy Fieri continues the Tournament of Champions VI first-round battles with four more intense one-on-one sudden death matches. Superstar chef Joe Sasto faces off against seasoned veteran Fabio Viviani, and Top Chef all-star Lee Anne Wong takes on returning chef Chris Scott. Then, Karen Akunowicz goes toe-to-toe with fellow James Beard winner Jonathon Sawyer. In the final battle of the night, four-time finalist Jet Tila takes on qualifier winner Pyet DeSpain.
The seventh year of the world's ultimate culinary competition kicks off! Host Guy Fieri welcomes 32 world-class chefs going head-to-head in kitchen combat, including returning warriors, fresh new fighters, and four top-seeded, intimidating culinary icons who remain a mystery until they enter the arena. Every spin of the randomizer, every dish, and every blind judging is make or break. Who will win the belt, the coveted Tournament of Champions VII title, and the $150,000?