Guy's Grocery Games Season 20 Episode 12 Pro Athletes and Judges
- TVG
- April 17, 2019
- 41 min
In season 20 episode 12 of Guy's Grocery Games, titled "Pro Athletes and Judges," four professional athletes and judges compete against each other in a series of culinary challenges for a chance to win up to $20,000 for their chosen charity. The athletes joining Guy Fieri in this episode are Michael Irvin (former NFL player), Laila Ali (former professional boxer), Michelle Wie (professional golfer), and Brian Boitano (Olympic figure skater).
The episode kicks off with the "Flavortown Athletic Association" challenge in which each contestant must create a high-protein dish using a mystery meat chosen by Guy from the store's meat section. The athletes must channel their competitive spirit as they navigate the grocery store, racing against the clock and other contestants to select the perfect ingredients to create their dish. Once they have their ingredients, they must head to the kitchen and impress the judges with their creativity and flavor combinations.
Next up is the "Single Aisle Showdown" challenge, where each contestant must create a dish using ingredients found within a single designated aisle of the store. The athletes are challenged to think outside the box, coming up with innovative ways to use ingredients such as canned potato soup, grape soda, and black licorice.
In the "Cart Swap" challenge, each contestant is paired up with another and must exchange their grocery carts midway through the cooking process. With limited time left and unfamiliar ingredients, the athletes must adapt quickly while still bringing their A-game in the kitchen.
The final challenge of the episode is the "Triple G Redemption" round, where each contestant chooses a protein that represents their biggest culinary mistake in the competition. They are then challenged to create a dish highlighting this ingredient but with a winning twist. Redemption is on the line as the athletes must impress the judges and earn a spot in the finale.
Throughout the episode, Guy keeps the energy high and the competition fierce with his signature charm and humor. The judges, consisting of chefs and food experts, scrutinize each athlete's dish, evaluating their creativity, flavor, and presentation. The decision is based on who stood out the most in each challenge, and the winner goes home with a significant donation to their chosen charity.
Overall, "Pro Athletes and Judges" presents an exciting showdown between the four formidable athletes and judges, with plenty of tension, surprises, and heartwarming moments. The competition showcases the contestants' culinary skills and competitive spirits, while also raising money and awareness for worthy causes. Fans of the show will not want to miss this episode.