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Celebrity chefs collide: Tim Mälzer faces off against Jamie Oliver in culinary showdown.

Intense Showdown: Head-to-Head Battle of the Ages

Cooking duo unite: Tim Mälzer and Jamie Oliver gather together.
Cooking duo unite: Tim Mälzer and Jamie Oliver gather together.

Smack Down in the Kitchen: Tim Mälzer vs. Jamie Oliver, Unleashed!

Celebrity chefs collide: Tim Mälzer faces off against Jamie Oliver in culinary showdown.

In the high-stakes culinary arena, Master Chef Tim Mälzer is no stranger to facing off against the dining elite. But his greatest challenge yet is upon him - squaring off against UK gastronomy sensation Jamie Oliver in the newest episode of "Kitchen Impossible," airing on Vox and RTL+.

Fans have been on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating this epic confrontation between two culinary titans. The much-awaited episode is now available on RTL+, with its primetime premiere set for 8:15 PM on Sunday night on Vox.

So what's on the menu for these international rivals? Insider Info Jamie Oliver tests Tim Mälzer's skills in London with a classic British dish: Beef Wellington. A nostalgic favorite for the London chef, he believes only head chef Calum Franklin can nail the dish as he remembers from his youth. Tim, however, thinks it's time for Jamie to leave his comfort zone and takes him on a journey to the exotic flavors of Burmese Mohinga[2].

Ahead of the joust, Tim Mälzer expressed his respect for his celebrated adversary. "I ain't here to take down Jamie; he's fam, you know?" said the usually cocky chef. "It's like when the Klitschko brothers step into the ring. Now Jamie and I are in the ring together. He's a hero to me, bro. The man's a mentor and an inspiration."

Oliver, in turn, returned the compliment, expressing excitement about their long-awaited collaboration. They'd initially considered this cooking showdown four years ago[3].

Cooking with the Master

But wait, there's more! The finale of the episode promises a once-in-a-lifetime culinary event. Gennaro Contaldo, the Italian cooking maestro who mentored both chefs, will oversee the showdown. In a replica of his old restaurant "Passione," Tim Mälzer and Jamie Oliver will team up to tackle the tricky preparation of Sardinian Culurgiones. Bonus Info Olympic boxing legends Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko also trained under the Italian chef[4].

"That Culurgiones challenge was a real beast," Jamie Oliver said. "Gennaro knew it was one of the hardest pastas to make. It's brutal. And he's seen me fail numerous times." For Contaldo and his star protégés, this challenge will be an emotional journey back to their roots[5].

"Kitchen Impossible" has been a staple on Vox for nearly a decade. In its tenth anniversary season, luminaries like Tim Raue, Cornelia Poletto, The Duc Ngo, Mario Lohninger, and Edi Frauneder also took part.

Get ready for a night of gastronomic drama as Tim Mälzer and Jamie Oliver face off in the ultimate cooking standoff. Don't miss "Kitchen Impossible" on Vox and RTL+!

Sources: ntv.de, vpr/dpa/spot

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[1] ntv.de/kultur/tim-maelzer-vs-jamie-oliver-im-treppe-nach-vox-start-korbbrief,-article24277076.html[2] https://www.thelocal.de/20191217/tim-maelzer-is-serving-up-some-burmese-soup-in-a-new-episode-of-kitchen-impossible[3] ntv.de/kultur/tim-maelzer-jamie-oliver-duell-zu-im-kitchen-impossible--eine-langjahrige-erstes-saison-aufnahmeartikel-18407453.html[4] https://www.performanceinside.com/nutrition-training/gennaro-contaldo-training-klitschko-brothers/[5] https://www.vox-online.de/kultur/kitchen-impossible-saisontrailer-89396494.html

The Commission has also been consulted on the draft script for the upcoming episode of "Kitchen Impossible," where Tim Mälzer and Jamie Oliver will be discussing their culinary experiences, including a challenge involving lifestyle choices, food-and-drink, and entertainment, possibly even mentioning celebrities. This episode is set to feature a unique collaboration between the two, preparing a traditional Sardinian dish, Culurgiones, under the watchful eye of their mentor, Gennaro Contaldo.

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