But that all changed withIron Chef Gauntlet, the season 2 finale of which airs Wednesday night.
Having overseen so many challenges, how would you say the level of intensity compares?
[Laughs] I will tell you that what makes them different is really pretty simple: history.
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When we did the first season ofGauntlet…
I dont think that the Iron Chefs quite got that this could happen to them.
So I think in thisGauntlet, theyre all wide awake now.
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[Laughs] They all realize, Holy crap, this can happen!
So we gotta bring all of it.
And thats all Im going to say.
I think theGauntletthis year… most impressive.
How do you thinkGauntletshook up things up fromNext Iron Chefand how that show approached the competition?
What do you like about this iteration?I have been fighting for this iteration for a decade.
I have wanted a no-holds-barred battle that also requires strategy.
My thing was that you cant teach if you dont entertain, you just cant.
I always used to say, And I have the high school transcripts to prove it.
As far as getting to your question of the trend, I think everything old is new again.
So, education is returning.
Iron Chef Gauntletseason 2 finale airs tonight at 9 p.m.
