Bionic Buzz® got to cover the red carpet of the premiere of the reality show PEELED™ at Directors Guild of America (DGA) in Los Angeles. PEELED makes television history with its all-vegan cast. Contestants will cook up compassion to raise money for worthy causes as they also compete to win the chance to create a dessert menu item for the largest international vegan restaurant chain, The Copper Branch.
The synergy between hosts Dr. Shabnam Islam and well-known vegan health and fitness icon Chef Babette Davis keeps audiences engaged and the chefs on their toes. Each new challenge features competitive elements for the first time on the big screen in the culinary space. Chefs race against the clock to impress discerning vegan judges and avoid being, “Peeled into the compost.” In the end, only one contestant can take home the title of “Hottest Vegan Chef.”
Created by long-time vegan advocate and Vkind Founder Star Simmons, PEELED was conceived to satiate demand for cooking shows that feature the innovative plant-based alternatives that have transformed culinary arts in recent years. Simmons’ vision for the show sparked the interest of Chef Josie Clemens, whose experience being the first vegan chef to compete in the hit series “Hell’s Kitchen” influenced her decision to join forces with Simmons as co-creator of PEELED.
Although plant-based cuisine is occasionally featured in certain episodes of some cooking competition shows, only one show featuring an exclusively plant-based cooking competition has been announced thus far. However, PEELED, which commenced development in the fall of 2021 and completed a three-episode limited series this past spring, is the first and only exclusively plant-based competition-formatted cooking show with all-vegan celebrity hosts, judges, contestants, and even vegan sponsors such as Melt Organic.
Premiere guests were immersed in a sensory experience: see, smell, taste and feel the energy behind Peeled. Guests got to enjoy beer, wine, spirits and Hors d’ Oeuvres crafted by the chef contestants themselves and can meet and greet with the cast.
Watch PEELED now on Unchained TV, which is available on Amazon Fire, Roku and Apple TV. Details at https://www.peeledshow.com
Check out red carpet interviews with our Virag Vida featuring actor James Cromwell (Succession, Star Trek: Lower Decks & L.A. Confidential), actress Carrie Schroeder (I Am Frankie and Bodyguard Seduction), Star Simmons (co-creator of Peeled), Chef Chris Tucker (Judge in Peeled), Babette Davis (Host of Peeled), Nicole Derseweh (Chef Contestant in Peeled), Elysabeth Alfano (Judge in Peeled), Sandra Hurtault (Chef Contestant in Peeled), Josie Clemens (Co-Creator & Head Judge of Peeled), Miles Woodruff (Judge in Peeled), Jessica Ross (Actress & Producer), actress Diana Lansleen (Days of Our Lives), Kathy Kolla (Actress, Director and Writer), Kyle Trueblood & Michele Murad (Hosts of Good Day Live with Michelle and Kyle), Rachele Royale (Musical Artist & Actress), actress Erin Murphy (Bewitched, Lassie & TV Therapy), Blair Woods (Singer-Songwriter), actress Dee Dee Sorvino (Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders & The Ride), Donelle Dadigan (Founder & President of The Hollywood Museum), Simone Reyes (From Pig Little Lies & Vegan Documentary) and Dominque Side (Singer-Songwriter & Co-Owner of VgnBae Music Group).
Video edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.