01-08-2025
The new Hell's Kitchen? ITV announces 'absolutely unmissable' new cooking competition hosted by Olivia Attwood - with a scintillating twist
ITV has just announced an 'absolutely unmissable' new cooking competition hosted by Love Island star Olivia Attwood - and it has a surprising twist.
Tense new series The Heat will take place under the sizzling Spanish sun - tracking ten young chefs as they work under multi Michelin Star chef Jean-Christophe Novelli.
The world-rated culinary master is opening a summer restaurant at the glamorous Port Vell Marina, and is on a mission to find the rising star among the keen professionals.
But villa bombshell Olivia will not be straying too far from her roots as the camera closely follows the chefs both in the kitchen and behind the scenes - offering a glimpse into their personal lives.
In a new reality format, viewers with a taste for the salacious will watch along as the staff develop close blonds, with dating, socialising and drama on the cards.
The cooking show will blend the contestants' personal and professional lives, as the young hopefuls quickly realise the precariousness of their position in the fierce culinary contest.
They will consistently battle in a bid to climb the kitchen ranks - and promotions, demotions, power plays, sackings and shock decisions throughout the series will keep them on their toes.
'It is such an honour to host this brand-new format for ITV2 and ITVX,' host Olivia said. 'Being at the helm of something this fresh and exciting is a total pinch-me moment.'
And chef Jean-Christophe, known for his drive and intensity in the kitchen, said he was equally 'thrilled' to join the exciting new series.
'I'll be using my passion and unique teaching style to push these young chefs to dig deep, stay sharp and prove they have what it takes to grow, evolve, and make their mark,' he said.
His years of experience will prove life-changing for the show's contestants, and Jean-Christophe will mentor the next generation of culinary talent.
'I'll mentor them to use all five senses together and put it all on the plate, the right way,' he continued.
'It's going to be a wild ride, and I know we'll discover some true culinary stars along the way. I'm ready. Let's do this. Allez, Allez - bon appétit!'
Filming is already underway in Barcelona, and ITV's Paul Mortimer said, 'The Heat is the perfect fusion of a high-stakes cooking show with real-life drama.
'And with the fantastic Olivia at the forefront alongside the renowned Jean-Christophe, it's shaping up to be a new reality obsession for our younger viewers.'
It's not the first of exciting developments for Olivia, who came onto our screens in 2017 as a Love Island contestant.
Since then, she has soared in the media world, and recently began her role as a This Morning host.
The 34-year-old kicked off her hosting debut with a brutal comment to her co-star Dermot O'Leary on Friday -which left the studio in stitches.
Olivia couldn't help but make a cheeky comment about Dermot's height seconds after she went on air for the first time.
Dermot began by telling viewers: 'Well hello. Welcome to your Friday's This Morning. Look who has joined us today. It's only the lovely Olivia Attwood everyone!'
With 5'11" Olivia towering over 5'9" Dermot, she replied: 'Thanks guys! This is not a drill. This is happening!' before cheekily adding 'I want you to know, I did go for a smaller heel.'
Dermot then added: 'You could have worn a flat! That's all I'm saying... Early feedback,' to which Olivia replied: 'I couldn't actually!'
The former X Factor presenter then went on his tip toes to get to the same height as his co-host.
