Gordon Ramsay is looking for candidates to star in his apprentice-style BBC series
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will be the host of a new BBC series in which entrepreneurs fight for his financial backing.
12 candidates will present their projects to the infamous Michelin-starred chef and will take part in a series of challenges inspired by Gordon Ramsay's career, and the chef will then put his faith in the winner by investing in their project.
The launch date for the BBC One series has yet to be confirmed, but the chef took to social media to encourage people to apply for a place in the competition:
Hey UK ! I’m now casting for my new @BBCOne show ! To express an interest, please email [email protected]
— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) January 15, 2020
Applicants must be aged 18+ by 01 May 2020 and have the right to live and work in the UK. To find out what happens to your data:https://t.co/8SZD1EvRMr pic.twitter.com/5UdI3wzzQZ
Speaking about the project, the chef said: “The future of our food industry has never been more exciting. I can’t wait to search across the country unearthing some of Britain’s most entrepreneurial talent. I’ve spent the last 21 years at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay nurturing, supporting and mentoring some of Great Britain’s greatest chefs and that’s truly why I think investing in the next generation of talented individuals is so important!”
What is Gordon Ramsay's net worth?
Gordon Ramsay's net worth is estimated to be £610M, with the chef reportedly taking home a huge £90M per year.
As well as his huge wealth and income as a restaurateur, Gordon is also regarded as one of Britain's top celebrity chefs.
As a TV personality, Gordon has worked on all of the major TV channels including BBC One, ITV and Channel 4, and is also a big name on US television.
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