On Thursday, May 22, following the new episode ofTop Chefthatsaw the Top 6 become the Top 5, Bravo announced the lineup of guests for the two-part season 22 finale when the show heads to Milan, Italy, on June 5 and 12. The guests include Olympic and Paralympic athletes, along with some well-known celebrity chefs. But stop reading if you want it to be a surprise —minor spoilers ahead. Part 1 of theTop Chef: Destination Canadafinale is called "Viva Milano!" and it will task the chefs with making everyTop Chefcontestant's worst nightmare for their final Quickfire Challenge — risotto. Then the final Elimination Challenge will be a three-part, head-to-head battle that features Olympic athletesElana Meyers TaylorandRed Gerard, and Paralympic athletesOksana MastersandDeclan Farmerassisting the final four chefs in finding their ingredients. That final Elimination Challenge will be judged by two-star Michelin chefAndrea ApreaandTop Chef: World All-StarsalumAli Ghzawi. RELATED: 'Top Chef' Star Announces Major Family News Part 2 of the finale is called "Finito," and it features the usual progressive four-course meal, aided by sous chefs who will most likely be their fellow already-eliminated contestants. But the exciting news is who is joining judgesTom ColicchioandGail Simmons,and hostKristen Kishat the final table. The special guests for the finale includeTop ChefalumsGregory Gourdet(seasons 12 and 17) andRichard Blais(seasons 4 and 8), whom they managed to borrow fromGordon Ramsay'scooking competition showNext Level Chef, on which Blais is a mentor/judge. This is the first time Blais has returned toTop Chefas a judge since joiningNext Level Chef. Also judging the finale are chefsCarlo Cracco, Clare Smyth, Sarah Cicolini, Tim Flores, Genie Kwon, andSantiago Lastra, plusHunter Lewis, the editor-in-chief of Food & Wine magazine. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 The winner of Top Chef: Destination Canada will take home the largest prize package in show history: $250,000 provided by Saratoga(R) Spring Water; Delta SkyMiles(R) Diamond Medallion(R) status and a $125,000 flight credit to spend on travel with Delta Air Lines; a feature in Food & Wine magazine and an appearance at the annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colo. For the first time ever, the winner will headline their own exclusive dinner at the historic James Beard House in New York and have the opportunity to present at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago. Part 1 of theTop Chefseason 22 finale airs Thursday, June 5, and part 2 airs Thursday, June 12, both at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. 'Top Chef' Announces Season 22 Finale Guests, Including 'Next Level Chef' Starfirst appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025
