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Selena Gomez is joining Food Network to front two new shows.
The 30-year-old star received an Emmy nomination when she hosted โSelena + Chefโ for HBO Max and will now be expanding on her culinary prowess when she presents two new shows for the cookery network, with the first set to debut later this year and a second series to follow in 2024.
Chairman and chief content officer of U.S. networks, Kathleen Finch, said in a statement: โThe first show will air just in time for the holidays. The second will have her meeting up with some of the best chefs in the country in a quest to cook their most popular dishes when she visits their kitchens. The holidays are always huge for Food Network, reaching nearly 60M P2+ viewers, and having Selena kicking off the nearly 100 hours of new and returning holiday programming will certainly make this coming season one to celebrate.โ
It is still unclear whether the โOnly Murders in the Buildingโ will record another season of โSelena + Chefโ โ which has so far had four outings since its premiere in 2020 โ but upon the success of the culinary-themed show, the former Disney Channel star admitted that she was a โdisasterโ in the kitchen before she got the chance to host her own cookery series.
She told PEOPLE: โSeason one I was a complete disaster. And not to say I still donโt have my moments, but Iโve come a long way. I wish I had more time to cook but with work, itโs not always easy. I love when I get the chance to cook for my friends and family. I have revisited many of the dishes Iโve made on the show.โ