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Food Network’s ambitious “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” culinary competition has set its second season premiere date and unveiled the list of new competitors for the Michael Symon and Esther Choi-hosted show.

Shot in real time, the “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” features 24 chefs competing in 24 challenges over the course of 24 straight hours. The challenges are divided into eight shifts that reflect a chef’s daily life and focus on skills including speed, resourcefulness, artistry and adaptability.

The 24 competing chefs on Season 2 include: Elia Aboumrad, Brittanny Anderson, Gabe Bertaccini, Samantha Cruz, Leslie Daniel, Richie Farina, Ilan Hall, Stephanie Izard, Kevin Lee, Arturo Leighton, Laurence Louie, Star Maye, Kelsey Murphy, Marc Murphy, Nini Ngyuen, Kathleen O’Brien, Damaris Phillips, Michele Ragussis, Zurisadai “Zuri” Resendiz, Jonathan Sawyer, Ashleigh Shanti, Lawrence “Lt” Smith, Bryan Voltaggio and Dara Yu.

“24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” Season 2 will debut April 27 at 8 p.

The table has been set for another high stakes season of Wildcard Kitchen. Hosted by Eric Adjepong, the Food Network’s culinary poker game returns with all-star chefs putting their money where their mouth is, to the tune of $5,000. On the line, a big pot of cash and bragging rights. They’ll need to have the game face on in this unique cooking competition in order to win. Adjepong welcomes his fellow foodie personalities to this test kitchen with an after hours vibe for three hands of underground poker. The dealer draws cards, which ultimately determines dishes. The Top Chef alum also throws in some unexpected challenges into the game. Episodes include legends Alex Guarnaschelli, Rocco Dispirito and Andrew Zimmern, as well as culinary titans Michael Symon, Esther Choi and Marcel Vigneron. There is also a battle of the James Beard-award winners Karen Akunowicz, Stephanie Izard and Jonathan Sawyer. The...