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Food Network '100 Cooks' & Chopped Launch

Food Network '100 Cooks' & Chopped Launch

Key Questions

Who hosts the new Food Network show 100 Cooks?

Terry Crews hosts 100 home cooks competing for a $250k prize, with judges DiGiovanni and Guarnaschelli.

When does 100 Cooks premiere on Food Network?

The series premieres on June 7 alongside the new Chopped Castaways format.

What is the format of Chopped Castaways?

It is a $100k survival competition with weekly eliminations, as seen in week 2 when Sunny Moody was sent home.

Terry Crews hosts 100 home cooks for $250k prize with DiGiovanni/Guarnaschelli; June 7 premiere plus Chopped Castaways $100k survival format with week 2 eliminations.

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Updated May 20, 2026