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Fox orders new 'Masterchef' competition starring Gordon Ramsay
November 4, 2009
Fox announced it has ordered MasterChef, a new culinary competition series that will feature Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares star Gordon Ramsay overseeing a group of wannabe chefs with no food industry experience who are trying to take their kitchen hobby to a professional level.
Fox announces 'American Idol's third 'Idol Gives Back' will air April 21
October 6, 2009
Fox has announced that it will air a third Idol Gives Back fund-raising special during American Idol's live ninth-season Top 7 results show broadcast on Wednesday, April 21 at 8PM ET/PT.
Fox rejects idea Ellen DeGeneres not qualified for 'American Idol'
September 11, 2009
Fox reality chief Mike Darnell claims there's no merit in criticizing new American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres for her lack of experience when it comes to critiquing musical talent.
Ellen DeGeneres replacing Paula Abdul as new 'American Idol' judge
September 10, 2009
Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol.
Fox orders eighth 'Hell's Kitchen' edition, schedules live holiday special
August 7, 2009
Fox announced that it has renewed Hell's Kitchen for an eighth season.