FOX has unveiled an exciting new season of Kitchen Nightmares featuring NFL stars as Gordon Ramsay helps New Orleans restaurants prepare for Super Bowl LIX. The special edition, titled "Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Super Bowl LIX," will showcase several football legends working alongside the celebrity chef.
The star-studded lineup includes New Orleans Saints veterans Jonathan Vilma, Eddie Kennison, Craig Robertson, and current defensive end Cam Jordan. Former Washington Commanders player Robert Royal and NFL journeyman Justin Renfrow, who played for multiple teams including the Cardinals, 49ers, and Bills, will also make appearances.
The season focuses on struggling local restaurants in New Orleans as they race to improve their operations before Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome. Some NFL players will appear as guest diners, while others, like Jonathan Vilma, will serve as mentors to restaurant owners.
"The biggest sporting event of the year is descending upon your neighborhood. That is a lifeline if you get it right," Ramsay emphasizes to restaurant staff in the season teaser. The show aims to help local establishments capitalize on the massive influx of football fans expected during Super Bowl week.
The season is split into two parts, with the first half set in New Orleans, featuring weekly episodes leading up to the Super Bowl. The second half will move to Texas, exploring restaurants in Houston and Austin.
"Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Super Bowl LIX" premieres Tuesday, January 7 at 8 p.m./9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX, offering viewers a unique blend of culinary expertise and football star power.