Food Network & Robert Irvine Enter New Multiyear Pact

The chef, cookbook author and philanthropist Robert Irvine has struck a new multiyear and multiplatform deal with Food Network.

The two-year deal includes new episodes of the long-running Restaurant: Impossible, as well as additional content developed by Irvine across the Discovery portfolio, with mid- and short-form projects for both linear and digital platforms, including the Food Network Kitchen app. Irvine will also continue to help struggling restaurant owners across the country in the new spin-off series Restaurant Impossible: Back in Business, which is slated to premiere on July 30.

In Restaurant Impossible: Back in Business, Irvine helps previously featured restaurants affected by the current pandemic. The series will be accompanied by an all-new after-show with the chef and other members of the Restaurant Impossible family going behind the scenes of each episode and answering questions from fans.

Courtney White, president of Food Network, said: “Robert Irvine’s tireless commitment to helping restaurant owners in need, along with his passion and support for service members and first responders has made Robert a fan favorite over the years. I could not be more excited for Robert to remain in the Food Network family, as he continues to captivate viewers with the Restaurant: Impossible franchise, along with delivering future projects that are sure to help and inspire.”

Irvine added: “I’m beyond grateful to have had Food Network as my professional home for so many years—and positively thrilled that our partnership will continue for the foreseeable future. The biggest thanks, however, I reserve for our fans, whose enthusiasm and support make it all possible. We have a lot of work to do, with more restaurants than ever needing a helping hand. Now let’s get to work!”