I realized today that the BBC does not just promote current shows on their Food Page, they actually recruit participants for new ones.

Cooking right now in the BBC Idea Kitchen is Food Poker. They seem to be recruiting cheering (jeering) audiences rather than chefs actually.

Chefs might already be fighting for a spot on the show. They are the new Pop Stars after all or so they think.

Here is what's on the plate:
"Combine the competitive spirit of some of Britain's top chefs with one of the world's most exciting card games and you get Food Poker, a recipe competition in which culinary reputations are put on the line with every card.

Food Poker will test chefs' nerves and their ability to cook great recipes from seasonal ingredients selected at random. We're looking for enthusiastic audience members to decide the fate of our chefs as they pit culinary and bluffing skills against each other. Who will reach the final cook-off? The decision is up to you."

My own unreal show idea: The French Guy on Baseball

Any Takers?

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