"LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL" HEATS UP THIS SUMMER WITH "LIVE'S SEARCH FOR AMERICA'S NEW GRILL STAR"

Grand Prize Winner Will Take Home $10,000 and Star in Five "LIVE" Webisodes

Nine Semi-Finalists Will Travel to NYC to Cook on "LIVE"

NEW YORK, NY - May 15, 2015 - Today on "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced an exciting new summer cooking series, "LIVE's Search for America's New Grill Star."

"LIVE" is looking for a cook who is an undiscovered grilling sensation. To apply, candidates must submit a 30-second video detailing why they have what it takes to be "America's New Grill Star," along with a recipe for their signature dish. Judging will be based on personality, creativity, passion for grilling and their recipe. From this pool of entries, nine semi-finalists will be selected. They'll travel to New York City to demonstrate their culinary talents on-air, one at a time, beginning May 29 and continuing through June and July. On August 14, two finalists will go head-to-head in front of a panel of judges and vie for the title of "America's New Grill Star."

"LIVE" has partnered with Bush's Beans for "LIVE's Search for America's New Grill Star." The grand prize winner will take home a check for $10,000 and showcase their grilling expertise in five webisodes that will premiere on the "LIVE" website and AOL.com. The runner up won't leave empty-handed - he or she will walk away with a $2,500 cash prize. And each semi-finalist will receive a Bush's Beans prize pack. Plus, several standout entries will be featured on AOL.com throughout the summer.

The deadline for submissions is July 23. For more information or to enter, visit LiveKellyandMichael.com.

About Bush's Beans

For more than 100 years, Bush Brothers & Company has been an innovator and leader in delivering consistent taste and quality products using only the finest ingredients. Bush's(R) Beans are a perfect complement to your cookouts and family dinners. Whether it is our Baked Beans slow cooked according to our Secret Family Recipe, the bold flavors of our Grillin' Beans(R) or delicious salad or bowl of chili made with our Black, Pinto or Kidney Beans, Bush's offers a variety of delicious products for you and your family.

About "LIVE with Kelly and Michael"

"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" is distributed in national syndication by Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. Produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman, "LIVE" airs in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Visit "LIVE" on the web at LIVEKellyandMichael.com, on Facebook, or follow "LIVE" on Twitter and Instagram, @KellyandMichael.