Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" Continues to Sizzle With 1.25 Million Total Viewers, Up Double Digits in All Key Demos

NEW YORK - April 21, 2011 - Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" continues to sizzle in the ratings with last night's episode delivering 1.25 million total viewers and 812,000 adults 18-49, up 44 percent (vs. 868,000) and up 43 percent (vs. 566,000) respectively, compared to the previous season, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode was also up double digits in all key demos compared to last weeks episode, up 18 percent (vs. 1.06 million) and up 19 percent (vs. 680,00), respectively. The series is hosted by Australian Chef, Curtis Stone and airs Wednesdays at 10p.m ET/PT. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

In next week's episode, the Cheftestants must prove nutritious food can still taste good. The remaining masters will be broken up into three teams of three to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for the cast of "The Biggest Loser." But that's not it, all three meals, when added up, cannot exceed the daily allotment of 1500 calories a day. For a sneak peek:

Source: Nielsen Media Research, LS data through 4/20/11, comparison to equivalent episode of prior season.

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