The Epic Culinary Gauntlet “Next Level Chef” Announces the All-New Season Two Contestants

The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor contains a stunningly different kitchen. From the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, the ingredients match the environment, because Ramsay believes the true test of great chefs is not only what they can do in the best of circumstances, but what kind of magic they can create in the worst!

Season Two Premieres Sunday, February 12, Following Super Bowl LVII, With Its Time-Period Premiere Thursday, February 16 @ 8/7C On FOX

TEAM RAMSAY

CASSIE YEUNG
Age: 28 Social Media Chef
Current City and
Hometown: South Brunswick, NJ

MARK MCMILLIAN
Age: 52
Home Cook
Current City: Henderson, NV
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

MICHELLE CALCAGNI
Age: 30
Home Cook
Current City: Washington Township, NJ
Hometown: Oradell, NJ

PRESTON NGUYEN
Age: 19
Professional Chef
Current City: Arlington, TX
Hometown: Dallas, TX

TUCKER RICCHIO
Age: 31
Professional Chef
Current City: San Francisco, CA
Hometown: San Jose, CA

VINCENT “VINNY” ALIA
Age: 42
Home Cook
Current City: Westminster, MA
Hometown: Columbia, SC

TEAM ARRINGTON

ALEX MORIZIO
Age: 48
Home Cook
Current City: Miami, FL
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

APRIL CLAYTON
Age: 39
Home Cook
Current City: Muscle Shoals, AL
Hometown: Henderson, TN

NURI MUHAMMAD
Age: 22
Professional Chef
Current City: Upper Marlboro, MD
Hometown: Bowie, MD

OMALLYS “OMI” HOPPER
Age: 39
Social Media Chef
Current City: Providence, RI
Home Country: Rio Grande, PR

PILAR OMEGA
Age: 38
Professional Chef
Current City: Los Angeles, CA
Hometown: Detroit, MI

SHAY SPENCE
Age: 32
Social Media Chef
Current City: Key West, FL
Hometown: Austin, TX

TEAM BLAIS

CHRISTOPHER SPINOSA
Age: 29
Professional Chef
Current City: West Palm Beach, FL
Hometown: Long Island, NY

DARRYL TAYLOR
Age: 52
Professional Chef
Current City: Atlanta, GA
Hometown: Memphis, TN

KAMAHLAI STEWART
Age: 41
Home Cook
Current City: Pittsburgh, PA
Hometown: Washington D.C.

MATT GROARK
Age: 44
Social Media Chef
Current City: Medford Lakes, NJ
Hometown: Erial, NJ

MEHREEN KARIM
Age: 27
Home Cook
Current City: Brooklyn, NY
Hometown: Auburn, AL

TINEKE YOUNGER
Age: 20
Social Media Chef
Current City: Evans, GA
Hometown: Frederick, MD

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