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Bryan Voltaggio Wins Tournament of Champions VII, Makes History

4/20/2026

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On April 19, 2026, Bryan Voltaggio won Food Network's Tournament of Champions VII, becoming first male champion and earning $150,000.
He defeated four previous champions in a field of 34 top chefs.
He won the final by a single point for taste and presentation.
The show is hosted by Guy Fieri and is set for an eighth season, marking a milestone for a franchise that previously crowned female champions.

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Story summary

On April 19, 2026, Bryan Voltaggio won Food Network's Tournament of Champions VII, becoming first male champion and earning $150,000.
He defeated four previous champions in a field of 34 top chefs.
He won the final by a single point for taste and presentation.
The show is hosted by Guy Fieri and is set for an eighth season, marking a milestone for a franchise that previously crowned female champions.