''Iron Chef Australia'' is an Australian cooking show based on the Japanese show ''

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'', as well as its American adaptation ''

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''. The program is a sort of culinary

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, with each episode seeing a challenger chef competing against one of the resident "Iron Chefs" in a one-hour cooking competition based on a theme ingredient. The show was put into production by the

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mainly to capitalise on the success of the

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cooking show ''

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'', and is produced by that show's current production company

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. It premiered on Seven on 19 October 2010.

Overview

''Iron Chef Australia'' features production design and presentation similar to ''Iron Chef America''. In addition Mark Dacascos reprises his role as The Chairman from ''Iron Chef America''. The show is recorded at Docklands Studios in Melbourne. In contrast to previous versions of the format, the show features a static judging panel composed of food critics Larissa Dubecki, Simon Thomsen and

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. The programme is hosted by Grant Denyer, with additional commentary provided by Richard Cornish.

The Iron Chefs

Results

Reception

The premiere episode of the show debuted with an average of 1.129 million viewers, coming in seventh in ratings for the night. It competed against and was bettered by '' Top Gear Australia'', another Australian adaptation of a popular international TV series.

References

External links

* {{Iron Chef Seven Network original programming 2010 Australian television series debuts 2010 Australian television series endings Australian television spin-offs Australian cooking television series Television shows set in Melbourne

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