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ITV Sets Feb. 24 Launch for The Heat, Olivia Attwood’s Edgier Chef Competition in Barcelona

The series blends kitchen pressure with off‑hours living to deliver a cooler, edgier tone under Jean‑Christophe Novelli.

Overview

  • The Heat premieres Tuesday, February 24 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
  • Ten chefs compete in Barcelona under multi‑Michelin‑star chef Jean‑Christophe Novelli as he opens a summer restaurant at Port Vell Marina.
  • Cameras keep rolling after service, capturing post‑shift dates, staff nights out, and the rivalries and romances that develop.
  • The contest features shifting kitchen hierarchies with promotions, demotions, power plays, sackings, and surprise decisions.
  • Host Olivia Attwood also narrates for the first time and says the show feels cooler and edgier as she takes a more mellow approach.