''Extreme Chef'' is a

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television program on

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. It first aired on June 26, 2011, and is hosted by

Marsh Mokhtari Marsh Mokhtari is a British born, US based TV host, actor and producer. Career His TV credits include hosting ''Extreme Chef'' on Food Network, host of ''Perilous Journeys'' on National Geographic Channel, and several soap-opera appearances as ...

. The second season premiered on August 16, 2012.

Format

Seven chefs test their

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abilities, as well as their physical prowess and mental toughness. The challenges are judged by a rotating panel of judges. The winner takes home the $50,000 grand prize.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

References

External links

* * 2010s American reality television series 2011 American television series debuts Food Network original programming English-language television shows 2012 American television series endings {{food-tv-prog-stub