Food Network personality Justin Warner has revealed some intriguing details about what it’s like to work on the channel’s popular “Tournament of Champions” show.
Chef and cookbook author Warner, 41, acts as the floor reporter on the series and is currently appearing on its holiday spin-off show “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas.” He has also appeared on the likes of “24 Hour Restaurant Battle,” “Food Network Star,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and “Cutthroat Kitchen.”
Hosted by Guy Fieri, “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas” began airing on Wednesday, November 5, with three episodes having aired to date. Warner has given viewers an insight into his experiences working on the series.
Cacao Pods Mystify Justin Warner
In a 123-second video uploaded to the official Food Network Instagram account, Justin Warner gives a great insight into working as the sideline reporter on “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas” by answering a series of viewer questions.
The first question Warner answered was, “Hardest part about being a floor reporter?” He answer by saying the toughest aspect of his role was keeping track of what’s going on.
Next, Warner was asked, “What ingredient or tool has stumped you?” To that one, he answered “cacao pods,” saying there are only two recipes on the internet that tell you how to use them, calling them “a head scratcher.”
Then, he answered, “Do you feel pressure presenting the judges?” Warner said he did, but because he puts pressure on himself, not because of the judges or chefs he’s presenting for.
“How hard is it not to slip and say the chef’s name?” was the next question, and Warner answered in straightforward fashion saying it wasn’t difficult.
Finally, he was asked, “Is it a blessing or a curse that the contestants do not know the judges?” Warner answered that it was a blessing, saying you’re doing yourself a disservice if you try to pander to a particularly judge because you know who they are and what they’re about.
If you’d like to hear Warner’s answers in full, you’ll have to watch the whole video.
Justin Warner Is ‘Loved’ by Food Network Viewers
GettyThe video’s comments were filled with love for Justin Warner, who is clearly a popular figure on Food Network and “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas.”
One Food Network viewer wrote, “You are loved Justin! 💙🎅🏽”
Moreover, another said, “You’re so cherishable Justin 👍😁.”
Additionally, someone else commented, “Always brilliant 💙.”
“You do a great job, Justin,” wrote someone who echoed that sentiment.
Meanwhile, chef and fellow Food Network star Jonathon Sawyer was impressed by Warner’s jazzy attire in the video, writing, “That suit jacket tho.”
Episode 4 of “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas” airs this Wednesday, November 26, on Food Network at 8|7c. You can see Justin Warner in all his glory there and then.
