Going for the "Miami Vice" look. All I need now is a Ferrari and a partner named Tubbs.
#SmugglersBlues pic.twitter.com/GacQbifX0c
— GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) April 16, 2014
Chicago-based chef Graham Elliot Bowles, more commonly known as Graham Elliot, has battled Chef Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America and opened the first bistronomic restaurant in Chicago. For more information on Elliot’s recent weight loss, his role on television show Masterchef, and his family life, read our 5 Fast Facts.
1. Elliot Recently Shed an Immense Amount of Weight
@terrysimpson here ya go! pic.twitter.com/FgW4lgSP9s
— GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) January 12, 2014
Elliot has achieved losing over 150 pounds, revealing to the Huffington Post:
I got to 400 pounds and realized I don’t have to accept this role in life.
2. Masterchef Returns for Its Fifth Season
The Three (Culinary) Amigos! @gordonramsay @jbastianich
@MasterchefOnFox
#masterchef pic.twitter.com/XCCg9Jm3Uo
— GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) March 21, 2014
Graham Elliot is one of the returning judges on the U.S. show Masterchef. Normally, the show kicks off with 100 competing cooks, but this season, they’ve chosen just 30. When talking about the new changes to the show, Elliot told the Huffington Post:
I think that it’s fun to get right into what people are tuning in for, which is the cooking. We’ve had four seasons of success. I think we’ve realized that we can get right into it and still understand where the home cooks are from and bond with them. It’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s a way to keep it fresh.
Have a look at a clip from the show in the below tweet:
Get yourself ready for an all-new season of #masterchef! It's going to be a doozy! http://t.co/1x5xVO3azd
— MasterChef (@MASTERCHEFonFOX) May 23, 2014
Elliot is also on the show Masterchef Junior.
3. He’ll Be Participating on the Masterchef Cruise
So excited that @grahamelliot will be joining us on the #masterchef Cruise! Book NOW at http://t.co/Vj7hvhdi9J! pic.twitter.com/fjI9NO8zKE
— MasterChef (@MASTERCHEFonFOX) March 20, 2014
From November 8 – 15, 2014, the first ever Masterchef Cruise will sail to the Caribbean and Elliot will be one of the participating stars. Guests will enjoy demos, challenges, and appearances from the show’s past winners. Ship passengers will get to learn these chefs’ famous recipes, participate in “pressure tests”, and will dine on some delicious food.
4. His Family Was a Big Reason Elliot Decided to Lose Weight
Hanging out with the Easter Bunny. Little does he know I'm gonna be putting his fam on the menu soon! pic.twitter.com/v0wneVDzxQ
— GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) April 10, 2014
Elliot and his wife Allie have two sons, Conrad and Jedediah, plus another son, Mylo, that Elliot has from a previous marriage. In addition, Elliot reportedly has a new baby. Each one of these people was a reason that Elliot decided to get healthy, revealing to Huffington Post:
Having three boys, a new baby and health issues from blood pressure to sleep apnea, I realized I just wasn’t able to do this on my own, so I decided to have the weight loss surgery.
Playin' that funny music… pic.twitter.com/lJdlKYd8lc
— GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) April 20, 2014
5. Elliot’s Wife Is Also a Chef
Happy #ValentinesDay Allie; my best friend & love of my life. pic.twitter.com/fNKNNr8JCA
— GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) February 15, 2014
Allie Bowles, Elliot’s wife, a former Peninsula food/beverage manager, is currently Elliot’s partner in both life and in business.
When Graham and Allie were married, they were featured in Chicago Social Brides magazine.
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Graham Elliot, ‘Masterchef’ Judge: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know