The Amazing New Cast For 'Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off' Season Two REVEALED

The dramatic finale of season one of the Food Network's Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off — in which Lou Diamond Phillips stunningly beat out rapper/cookbook author Coolio — was a moment that shook America. And the Food Network is back at it with season two, and here's the awesome cast lineup:

· Chilli (member of pop/R&B group TLC)
· Gilbert Gottfried (actor, comedian)
· Cornelia Guest (designer, author, philanthropist)
· Dean McDermott (actor, reality television star)
· Kathy Najimy (actress, Sister Act)
· Hines Ward (former NFL player; Super Bowl Champion and MVP)
· Carnie Wilson (singer, Wilson Phillips)
· Johnny Weir (two-time Olympic Figure Skater, three-time U.S. National Champion).

According to a press release, "this 6-episode, top-rated series, once again features Emmy®-winning talk show host and Food Network icon Rachael Ray and best-selling cookbook author and successful restaurateur Guy Fieri, as they coach and mentor the eight multi-talented celebrities." The show premieres Sunday, January 6th, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT.

EIGHT MULTI-TALENTED CELEBRITIES ANNOUNCED FOR NEW SEASON OF RACHAEL VS. GUY: CELEBRITY COOK-OFF

Season Two premieres Sunday, January 6th, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network

Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri return to coach their teams for ultimate bragging rights



NEW YORK - October 15, 2012 - The cast of the second season of Food Network primetime series Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off is revealed with a roster of star-studded and diverse competitors, which battle it out in this fast-paced and fun culinary competition. The all-star lineup includes: Chilli (member of pop/R&B group TLC), Gilbert Gottfried (actor, comedian), Cornelia Guest (designer, author, philanthropist), Dean McDermott (actor, reality television star), Kathy Najimy (actress, Sister Act), Hines Ward (former NFL player; Super Bowl Champion and MVP), Carnie Wilson (singer, Wilson Phillips) and Johnny Weir (two-time Olympic Figure Skater, three-time U.S. National Champion).This 6-episode, top-rated series, once again features Emmy®-winning talk show host and Food Network icon Rachael Ray and best-selling cookbook author and successful restaurateur Guy Fieri, as they coach and mentor the eight multi-talented celebrities. The second season premieres on Sunday, January 6th, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT.

In Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, the contestants are divided into Team Rachael and Team Guy, as they face intense weekly challenges that are sure to have them working, fighting and laughing along the way. The losing team must send its two bottom-rated contestants to face off against each other, with one member sent home each week. The last celebrity standing at the end of the season wins bragging rights and a cash donation to their favorite charity. Season one winner was Lou Diamond Phillips for Team Rachael.

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

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