Singer Jacky Romero and actor Eric Guilmette must step out of their comfort zones in order to take on the ultimate comfort food: the Monte Cristo sandwich. With only 30 minutes to deliver the perfect blend of sweet and savory, Jacky and Eric need all the help they can get to impress Chef JoJo and move on to the next round.
It's vegan versus carnivore as Cerissa Sustainable and Linda Vo face off in the kitchen to tackle one of Chef JoJo's favorites: tacos. Both contestants have the skills and competitive streaks to win, but with meat on Linda's menu, will Cerissa's tofu transformation be enough to impress Chef JoJo and send her to the semi-finals?
Buns get burnt and feathers get ruffled as pals Tori Green and Mars compete to serve Chef JoJo the winning Louisiana fried chicken sandwich. With just one fryer to share, these chefs are feeling the time crunch more than ever! Will Mars' expertise as a nutritionist give her the winning edge, or will Tori and her Nanna's secret recipe triumph?
Adult entertainers Adriana Chechik and Kazumi race to whip up a tasty mac and cheese with a grown-up twist: lobster. After some early distractions and cheese-related mishaps land both chefs in hot water, Chef JoJo must get hands-on to make sure both dishes make it onto the plate.
Linda Vo and Eric Guilmette are back for the semifinals, and Chef JoJo is throwing them into the deep end with a challenge to put their own spin on his flaky, delicious fish dish. With a spot in the finals on the line, the chefs resort to some flirty tricks to throw the competition off their game. Will Eric's relaxed, "shoot-from-the-hip" attitude end up shooting him in the foot against Linda's razor-sharp focus?
The stakes have never been higher to avoid the chopping block when Tori Green and Kazumi return for the semifinals. The challenge: a perfectly-prepared, medium-rare steak. Can Kazumi serve up something tender and juicy on her first try cooking steak, or will Tori's experience carve Kazumi out of the competition for good?
Linda Vo and Kazumi step into the kitchen one last time for Chef JoJo's toughest challenge yet. But if one of them is going to leave rolling in dough, they've got to roll out some dough first. Which chef will perform best under the boiling pressure and take home the $10,000-- Linda with her ravioli roses, or Kazumi and her simple spaghetti?
Model Kylie Rae Hall and fitness creator Nathan Webb kick off a brand-new season with their takes on an ancient dish: kebabs. Will Nathan's Texas twist give him a meaty advantage, or will Kylie's authentic approach help her to skewer the competition?
The pressure is on when Nikki Benz squares off against Stevan Ditter to serve Chef JoJo some succulent scallops. With plenty of mishaps all around, will Nikki's dish turn out to be a creamy catastrophe, or will the heat of the competition be "too hot to handle" for Stevan?
Toochi Kash and Emma Magnolia throw down in the kitchen to whip up two very different takes on pork dumplings. Will their risky recipes pay off, or have these two "creative" cooks gotten lost in the sauce?
Nala Ray and Oliver Flynn roll up their sleeves (and their tortillas) to prepare the perfect enchilada. The race becomes a mad dash when Oliver realizes his dish is only half-finished.
Nala Ray and Emma Magnolia return for the semifinals in hopes that their shrimp po' boys will make them $20,000 richer. With the finale right around the corner, will the competitors' new friendship cause their concentration to go south?
Former Too Hot To Handle contestants Nathan Webb and Stevan Ditter race to hammer out the tastiest chicken parm. But to snag the last spot in the finals, the guys will need to focus on roasting their ingredients, not each other.
After staying up all night studying, finalists Emma Magnolia and Nathan Webb take on their most delicate dish yet-- lamb. With no room for error and $20,000 on the table, the mood in the kitchen turns salty when one chef can't keep their eyes on their own work.
Past winners Nathan Webb and Kazumi dust off their knives and return to Chef JoJo’s kitchen for the ultimate tournament of champions: The Superfinals. With $10,000 up for grabs and a luxurious caviar-truffle surf and turf on the menu, who will reign supreme as “This is Fire” Grand Champion?
Carrots fly when Riley Reid and Jenna Foxx step out of their shells to whip up fresh crab cakes for Chef JoJo, but one chef finds herself in a pickle when she forgets a key ingredient.
Elsa Jean and Nicole Doshi learn that delivering a tasty homemade pizza is harder than it looks. Will Elsa's pineapple pie prove too controversial, or will Nicole's impromptu calzone send her home?
Sugar and spice might not make everything nice as Leah Gotti and Violet Myers get mixed up making fried chicken and waffles. Can Leah's candied bacon sweeten her chances, or will Violet's traditional approach take the win?
Mick Blue and Arabelle Raphael face their toughest on-camera challenge yet: a simple, wholesome shepherd's pie. Can wine save Mick's shot at winning from drying up, or will Arabelle's extra spice smoke him out?
The semifinals kick off with a tasty twist: neither contestant has even heard of chicken cordon bleu. Are Riley Reid and Elsa Jean seasoned enough chefs to pull off a mouth-watering miracle?
Chef JoJo expects perfectly-cooked duck breasts when Mick Blue and Violet Myers return for the semifinals. But with both chefs out of their depths on this challenge, it's anyone's guess whose dish will fit the bill.
Even Chef JoJo is feeling the heat when Riley Reid and Violet Myers return for the finals. With no expert advice to rely on, the ladies will have to stay sharp if they want to plate the winning $20,000 tomahawk steak.
Emotions run raw when Grand Champion Nathan Webb returns to defend his title against Riley Reid. Will Riley's zesty tuna tartare bring an end to Nathan's reign, or do Nathan's charms already have JoJo hook, line, and sinker?
Luna Star and Cherie DeVille race to mix up silky smooth French omelettes and creamy French toast in just 30 minutes. Can they beat the clock and roll out these delicate delicacies, or will they scorch their shot at the finals?
Sabotage and saltiness are on the menu when Asa Akira and Keiran Lee battle it out over traditional Hawaiian Loco Moco. They may never settle their 10-year beef, but in just 30 minutes, their beef will settle the score on who's the better chef.
It's crunch time for Lena the Plug and Dani Daniels in the dash to deliver the winning grilled cheese and tomato soup. But simple sandwiches lead to a complicated choice for JoJo, and, for the first time, he's going back for seconds.
It's a beer-battered battle between Joanna Angel and Eva Elfie to reel in Chef Jojo with flaky, golden-brown fish and chips. Sea bass and potatoes are one thing, but the true test is making a tartar sauce that doesn't sour JoJo's stomach.
Luna Star and Asa Akira return for Chef Jojo's spiciest semifinal yet: Indian curry. Both excel at balancing heat with sweet, but if the bread is off, their spot in the finals could be a real naan-starter.
Before Dani Daniels and Eva Elfie fill their pockets with prize money, they must fill their ravioli with the winning mixture of mushrooms and cheese. Who has the semifinals sealed up—Dani, with her brown butter and sage sauce, or Eva, with her creamy truffle topper?
Luna Star and Dani Daniels are like deer in headlights when Chef Jojo reveals their final challenge: venison with blackberry wine sauce. But with $20K at stake, both chefs will need to deliver pureed perfection on a plate.
Fire up the grills and baste the branzinos... Season 3's Riley Reid is back to take Luna Star's title! With dessert on the menu for the first time, one of these champions is sure to go home a sore-bet loser.
Mia Malkova and Lexi Luna know how to sizzle on screen—but can they grind out the perfect homemade burger and fries? In the first challenge of season five, a job 'well done' might just spell disaster.
Chef JoJo brings Elly Clutch and Adria Rae to the kitchen to noodle around with a classic: pad thai. But striking the perfect balance of sour, sweet, bitter, salty, and umami is anything but a wok in the park.
When it comes to this Mexican street food challenge, the only thing spicier than the flavors is the trash talk. Just ask Hayley Davies and Adam22... because one of their quesadillas is bound to send them home feeling extra salty.
For this challenge, Alexis Fawx and Vanna Bardot will have to come out of their shells and serve up savory shrimp scampi. But their shots at the semifinals could be cooked when one chef struggles with a lack of heat, while the other brings too much fire.
Chef JoJo is looking for beauty in the beef when Elly Clutch and Hayley Davies return for the semifinals. With stunning wagyu katsu sandos on the menu, they'll need to step up to steak a claim in the finals.
Mia Malkova and Vanna Bardot are back to raise the bar on bar food. There's no bones about it, Vanna has the early advantage on this hot wings and onion rings challenge, but Mia might just have the sauce to leave her in the dust.
Hayley Davies and Mia Malkova definitely have their arms full in this final challenge: risotto and grilled octopus. The sweet taste of victory is within reach, but only if they can navigate the right flavors and land the perfect dish.
Chef JoJo is looking for seafood, spice, and golden brown rice in this $10,000 jambalaya challenge. Can Hayley Davies claw the Grand Championship title out from under Luna Star?
Kendra Sunderland and Melissa Stratton are on a Cuban culinary quest. With ham, pork, pickles, and passion, will their sandwich seal the deal or fall flat like a pressed panini?
Gina Valentina and Jason Luv are ready to throw down in the kitchen—but can they perfect a crowd-pleaser like shrimp fried rice? With only 30 minutes on the clock, they're in for one shell of a time.
Kayley Gunner and Sophie Dee dive into uncharted waters with a crispy salmon and parsnip purée challenge. With a semifinal spot on the line, who will float to the top?
Melissa Stratton and Sophie Dee return for the sauciest semifinals yet. The wine's flowing for their chicken marsala challenge, but their chances of celebrating could dry up in the pan.
Oxtail chilaquiles may be on the menu, but with Jason Luv and Richelle Ryan in the kitchen, the real dish is the drama. It's a head-to-head sprint for a spot in the finals, but someone's getting tailed out of the competition.
The heat is on and the stakes are wrapped in pastry. Melissa Stratton and Jason Luv go head-to-head in a Beef Wellington showdown, but only one can walk away with $20,000 as the Season Six Champion.
Melissa Stratton and Hayley Davies are back in the kitchen for a battle of the best. With miso-glazed sea bass on the menu, this $10,000 Grand Championship challenge is bound to make waves.
When the meat slicer comes out, it can only mean one thing: Philly cheesesteaks and crispy sweet potato chips. Will Brandi Love whiz through her sauce or will Jak Knife's mandolin work be music to Chef Jojo's tastebuds?
Not even the fanciest air fryer can pull off crab eggs Benedict. Can Amanda Nicole and Holly Randall? It's caviar-covered chaos in the kitchen as they claw their way to the semifinals.
Crispy fries, melty curds, and pure chaos are front and center when Siri Dahl and Ricky Johnson take on poutine. When the last ladle hits the plate, who's got the sauce to move on and who gets stuck to the bottom of the pot?
Grinding out a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs is harder than it looks, just ask La Sirena and Gianna Dior. After a super-heated showdown, there's still plenty of raw feelings.
Whose pork chop will land them on the chopping block? Between Amanda Nicole's show-stopping sauce and Siri Dahl's perfectly silky purée, Chef Jojo has a lot to chew on in the semi-finals.
Scallops are on the menu, but "meaty" is the name of the game when La Sirena and Brandi Love return for the semi-finals. Will La Sirena's mermaid instincts carry her to the finals, or will Love conquer all?
