"GUY'S GROCERY GAMES REDEMPTION TOURNAMENT" GIVES COMPETITORS A SECOND CHANCE TO PROVE THEIR SKILLS

Five Episode Tournament Premieres Sunday, April 3rd at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network

NEW YORK - March 9, 2016 - Guy Fieri welcomes back former Triple G competitors for a second chance to redeem themselves and prove their culinary skills on Guy's Grocery Games Redemption Tournament, premiering Sunday, April 3rd at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network. Each week of this five-part tournament, four returning contestants battle it out in some of the toughest games Guy has ever thrown down for a chance at up to $20,000 and to earn a coveted spot in the tournament finale. The winners from each round will be selected by a rotating panel of judges including Richard Blais, Melissa d'Arabian, Troy Johnson, Beau MacMillan, Brandi Milloy, and Damaris Phillips. The one chef who can survive all the challenges to be crowned Redemption Tournament Champion will have the opportunity to win up to an additional $20,000 with a second shopping spree!

Fans can head to FoodNetwork.com/GroceryGames to see the funniest moments from the games, take quizzes to test their grocery shopping skills, hear from the judges, and join Guy on a tour of Flavortown. Plus, they can join the conversation on Twitter using #GroceryGames.

Premiering Sunday, April 3rd at 8pm ET/PT - TOURNAMENT PREMIERE! "Redemption Tournament: Part 1" Four previously eliminated chefs are back for another shot at victory as the Guy's Grocery Games Redemption Tournament kicks off. First, chefs must turn German chocolate cake ingredients into a delicious dinner. Then, they must make something cheesy using only items whose prices begin with the number three. In the final round, chefs prepare dishes inspired by their family flavors featuring weird ingredients from the dreaded Food Pyramid. The chef who emerges victorious gets a shot at winning $20,000 and a spot in the finale. Judges: Richard Blais, Melissa d'Arabian, Troy Johnson

Premiering Sunday, April 10th at 8pm ET/PT "Redemption Tournament: Part 2" Four chefs who left Flavortown early in their first appearance are staging a comeback! First, chefs have to make an Italian feast with nine items or less. Next, it is substitution time as chefs make Philly cheesesteaks without hoagie rolls, beef, bell peppers or provolone. Finally, chefs try their luck at bowling in hopes of making a hometown favorite that will win them up to $20,000 and a spot in the Redemption Tournament finale. Judges: Richard Blais, Brandi Milloy, Damaris Phillips

Premiering Sunday, April 17th at 8pm ET/PT "Redemption Tournament: Part 3" Four chefs return to GGG for redemption in this special tournament. First, a roll of the dice determines that chefs must make a chicken dinner featuring tofu and radishes with just a few minutes to shop. Next, chefs must create a tasty soup and sandwich on a budget of only $11. Finally, chefs have to add French onion dip and jack fruit to a classic surf and turf dish. The winner can nab up to $20,000 and earns a spot in the tournament finale. Judges: Richard Blais, Melissa d'Arabian, Brandi Milloy

Premiering Sunday, April 24th at 8pm ET/PT "Redemption Tournament: Part 4" Four chefs who have been defeated in the Flavortown market before are back for redemption. First, chefs must create a fried feast using grocery bags that keep getting smaller. Next, worlds collide as the chefs dish out their best beef dinner combining the flavors of Italy and Korea. Finally, chefs present a dish from the heart that incorporates a twisted two-for-one special. The winner receives a big shopping spree and the last spot in the Redemption Tournament finale! Judges: Troy Johnson, Beau MacMillan, Damaris Phillips

Premiering Sunday, May 1st at 8pm ET/PT - TOURNAMENT FINALE! "Redemption Tournament: Finale" The final four chefs vie for the ultimate comeback, starting with a redemption dinner using the same ingredients that caused their downfall the first time. Next, chefs play a GGG arcade favorite to win money to pay for their grilled picnic. Finally, chefs spin the Food Wheel to determine the high-priced and low-priced ingredients they must incorporate into a signature dish. Whoever is crowned champion has a chance to double their big winnings with a second shopping spree! Judges: Melissa d'Arabian, Troy Johnson, Beau MacMillan

Guy's Grocery Games is produced by Triage Entertainment.

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