Bravo Renews Top Chef Masters

NEW YORK: Bravo has given a second-season order to its competition series Top Chef Masters, in which renowned chefs compete in a series of weekly challenges.

An extension of its popular Top Chef franchise, Top Chef Masters sees well-known chefs competing against each other for the Top Chef Master title and a prize for the charity of their choice. Food journalist Kelly Choi returns as series’ host, alongside restaurant critic Gael Greene, culinary expert James Oseland and food critic Jay Rayner. Top Chef series judge Gail Simmons will also serve as a judge this season on Top Chef Masters.

"In its freshman season, Top Chef Masters resonated with viewers and critics alike, as the best of the best faced each other in fiery competition," said Frances Berwick, the executive VP and general manager of Bravo Media. "This season we’re adding to the pot throwing in more acclaimed chefs—let’s see if they can stand the heat."

Season one was the highest-rated first season competition series ever for Bravo, averaging 2.22 million total viewers. It is produced by Magical Elves.