Chef Robert Irvine returns with a New Pandemic-Special series

If anything else, this pandemic has torn apart me and my favourite chef at the local restaurant. I am sure you too have the same or a similar pandemic food story.

But worry not, chef Robert Irvine is coming to the Food Network with one old and one new pandemic-special show.

Restaurant: Impossible has been renewed, and a spin-off series, Restaurant Impossible: Back in Business, is coming next week.

Both series come from author and chef Robert Irvine who just signed a new two-year deal with Food Network.

The cable channel revealed more about the renewal and the special spin-off in a press release.

International chef, author and philanthropist, Robert Irvine has struck gold with two of his series all set to come out on the Food Network.

The announcement by the network comes after Irvine had signed a new multi-year deal with Food Network as stated by Courtney White, President, Food Network.

Apart from Irvine’s long-running, hit show Restaurant: Impossible, Robert will also continue his quest to help struggling restaurant owners across the country in the new spinoff series Restaurant Impossible: Back in Business, which premieres Thursday, July 30 at 9 pm ET/PT.

In the upcoming series, Irvine helps previously featured restaurants which have been affected by the current pandemic.

The series will be accompanied by an all-new after show with Robert and other members of the RI family going behind-the-scenes of each episode and answering questions from fans.

The most recent season of Restaurant: Impossible has been a hit with fans both on television as well as online with L3 ratings and social media interactions up from a year ago’s benchmarks.

All of the show’s complimentary content has garnered over five million video views across social media, with #RestaurantImpossible trending on Twitter during seven of the season’s 10 premieres.

“Robert Irvine’s tireless commitment to helping restaurant owners in need, along with his passion and support for service members and first responders has made Robert a fan favorite over the years,” said White.

“I could not be more excited for Robert to remain in the Food Network family, as he continues to captivate viewers with the Restaurant: Impossible franchise, along with delivering future projects that are sure to help and inspire.”

The chef is quite excited himself going for on this new adventure.

“I’m beyond grateful to have had Food Network as my professional home for so many years – and positively thrilled that our partnership will continue for the foreseeable future,” said Irvine.

“The biggest thanks, however, I reserve for our fans, whose enthusiasm and support make it all possible. We have a lot of work to do, with more restaurants than ever needing a helping hand. Now let’s get to work!”