We have some good news for “Next Level Chef” fans, as FOX has announced an official premiere date for season 5. So, when can viewers expect to see new chefs battling it out in the “Next Level Chef” three-storied kitchen? Check out the premiere details below in our “Next Level Chef” 2026 spoilers.
‘Next Level Chef’ Season 5 Premiere Date Announced
With “Hell’s Kitchen” crowning a winner of season 24 tonight on FOX, it’s time for a new show to take its place. That new show will be the fifth season of “Next Level Chef,” for which FOX has announced the premiere date.
The season 5 premiere will kick off on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8/7c on FOX with an hour-long episode. New episodes will air every Thursday at 8/7c on FOX.
New episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
How Does ‘Next Level Chef’ Work?
For this new season of “Next Level Chef” 2026, there will be 24 culinary specialists competing from across America. They each have been selected to put their cooking skills to the ultimate test in hopes of being named the winner of “Next Level Chef” season 5. The winner will take home the grand prize of $250,000.
Of course, the contestants will be mentored by Chef Gordon Ramsay, Chef Richard Blais, and Chef Nyesha Arrington, a former contestant on “Top Chef.”
The chefs will be separated into groups of eight, each representing a different category: Professional, Social Media, and Home Chefs.
Fans React to Show’s Return
Yes, FOX was excited to share the premiere date. However, it looks like fans were just as excited for this cooking competition to return for another season.
One fan chimed in, “Cook or get cooked is insane 😂😂 I know this season is about to be hard af 😭,” and another wrote, “Gordon is BUSY BUSY!!🔥👏Can’t wait❤️.”
They seem to notice how busy Gordon is, as another fan wrote, “So excited for a new season of Next Level Chef! Do you ever take a break Gordon Ramsey?”
This user wrote, “I’ve been waiting patiently for this one!!!!,” while another person added, “Yessss!! Can. Not. Wait!!,” and a third added, “The way I just just SQUEALED seeing this 😂 YES-SUH!!!!!❤️”
“Next Level Chef” season 5 airs on Thursdays at 8/7c on FOX with new episodes available to stream the next day on Hulu. Will you be watching?
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