After six weeks of working with the most promising prospects on GUY'S BIG PROJECT, Guy Fieri's search for Food Network's next big culinary-travel series concluded with an UNEXPECTED twist, when two food-road shows were selected to become new primetime series. The surprising reveal that two series were greenlit for Food Network took place following last night's finale with sneak peek airings of both new series including The Grill Dads with duo Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey, and Eat, Sleep, BBQ with Rashad Jones.
"I didn't know what was going to happen when we started this wild-ride of a journey and I am so thrilled at how it all turned out," said Guy Fieri. "I wanted to give someone the same opportunity that I had been given, and I couldn't be more excited for Mark, Ryan and Rashad to realize their dreams of having a series on Food Network." "We are thrilled to welcome Mark, Ryan and Rashad into the Food Network family. Throughout THE JOURNEY on Guy's Big Project, Mark's and Ryan's energetic personalities and ability to convey their excitement for grilling on camera made them stand out, while Rashad's relatability, passion and first-hand knowledge about BBQ made him shine," said Courtney White, Senior Vice President Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive. Beginning on Friday, December 15th at 9:30pm ET/PT, The Grill Dads are hitting the road on the ultimate dad food adventure, eating their way through some of the best food in America. As lifelong friends, Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey share a love for two things - being dads and grilling. Now, this duo is discovering dishes that are outrageous, over the top, and full of flavor throughout the season. They are tasting it all, from meals that kids would go crazy for, to UNEXPECTED twists on classics, and to global cuisine stateside.Fans can find the featured restaurants and locations at FoodNetwork.com/TheGrillDads and FoodNetwork.com/EatSleepBBQ, as well as top moments, photos of the best dishes and more. Tell us where the Grill Dads should visit next by using #GrillDads, and let us know your favorite BBQ joints using #EatSleepBBQ.
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