FOX won’t be the only network with a cooking competition next season. ABC has renewed The Taste for a third season.
The Taste is a culinary competition that pits professional and amateur cooks against one another in weekly challenges. The most recent judges/mentors were Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre, and Marcus Samuelsson. Brian Malarkey, the winning coach from the first season, was replaced by Samuelsson.
The show’s first season averaged a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.51 million viewers. It was renewed for a second season which started airing this past January. The sophomore year drew just a 1.1 demo rating (down 32%) with 3.69 million (down 18%).
Despite this very poor performance, the network has decided to bring The Taste back for a third season. It’s slated to return mid-season, likely as a timeslot placeholder.
What do you think? Do you like The Taste? Are you glad that it’s coming back for a third season, or do you think it should been cancelled instead?
Love this show. . It’s awesome PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON’T CANCEL! THANK U FOR BRINGING IT BACK!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this show!!! Please don’t cancel!! Extremely happy it’s coming back! I love that it’s very low drama competitive reality tv! It’s all about the food!
I love it! So happy it is coming back!
LOVE IT!!! Favorite show plz dnt cncl thx
Love it. Keep the show for more seasons to come
Keep it going! This show is so much fun, I love it!
I love this show!
One of my favorite chefs Ludo Lefebreve!!
I used to eat at Les Halles all of the time when Bourdain was the Chef there, when he was writing “Kitchen Confidential”
Ate at Aquavit when Samulson was Chef there too.
Great Show!!!
Love watching The Taste and glad that there will be a next season to watch!
I love this show! Keep it on.
I think it needs more exposure. Maybe have 2 seasons a year. Spring and Fall keep it going.
LOVE this Show. Good Combination of Judges!!!!
I like the show and am glad it is coming back
So glad The Taste is coming back love this show
I love this show
A very entertaining, sometimes dramatic, sometimes comical, show. Love it!
So glad The Taste is returning. Love the show’ s concept, the judges, and the food that comes out of the kitchens!