RACHAEL RAY AND GUY FIERI RETURN FOR NEW ROUND OF "KIDS COOK-OFF" ON FOOD NETWORK

Production to Begin this Week, Featuring Eight New Talented Kids, Coached and Mentored by Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri

NEW YORK - June 3, 2014 - Food Network icons and best-selling cookbook authors Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri return for season two of Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off. Now in production and premiering later this summer, this six episode series includes Rachael and Guy coaching and mentoring eight talented young cooks in the kitchen, competing for a chance to win their own web series on FoodNetwork.com.

"Through the seasons Rachael and Guy have proven their ability, and love, for mentoring both celebrities and children through numerous culinary challenges," said Bob Tuschman, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Food Network. "Viewers will be amazed at how knowledgeable and skilled the kids are in the kitchen. There is no better duo to help lead them to success for a chance to host their own series than Rachael and Guy."

Throughout the new season, each kid-testant will take part in a series of mini and main challenges that will test their culinary skills and wherewithal. With special guest judges and fun and exciting new challenges and, of course, their parents keeping a close eye on the competition, this season promises to deliver food, fun and some serious whiz kids in the kitchen! Don't miss all the action as the kids compete week after week to prove that they not only have the cooking chops, but the camera skills to host their own web series.

Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off is produced by Jane Street Entertainment.

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