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Bengals Reporter and Food Creator Elise Jesse Says She Competed on Fox’s ‘Next Level Chef’ Season 5

The Cincinnati broadcaster brings her @ejscookin following to the Ramsay-helmed series, which returns Jan. 29 on Fox.

Overview

  • Jesse announced on social media that she filmed as a contestant for the upcoming fifth season of Next Level Chef.
  • Fox has set the Season 5 premiere for Jan. 29, 2026.
  • The series features a three-level kitchen and teams mentored by Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais.
  • The winner of the season will receive a $250,000 prize.
  • Known for Cincinnati Bengals coverage and contributions to Taste of Home, Jesse also runs @ejscookin to a sizable following, and her competition results remain undisclosed until the season airs.