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Through Darnell’s culinary travels he was awarded the tremendous opportunity to be a chef in the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Team U.S.A where he was ultimately dubbed “SuperChef”. No one could have guessed Darnell’s new nickname would spawn the inspiration for the breakfast experience presented here today.
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One of the chefs returning from the first season is Darnell Ferguson. If you watched the series, you might recall Fergusons epic win against Alex Guarnaschelli in the first round. You also might recognize him from appearing on Beat Bobby Flay or from winning Giada De Laurentiis 2018 Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge that also aired on the Food Network (via I Am Super Chef). He is known for his “Urban Eclectic” culinary creations, like the Super “Scriddle” pancakes he prepared for the Today Show.
Though Ferguson was off to a promising start after graduating from Sullivan Universitys National Center for Hospitality Studies and serving as a chef for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he didnt take the smoothest path to become a TV chef and restaurateur (via Courier-Journal). To make money during school he sold marijuana and ecstasy. After school, his drug selling escalated. He was arrested several times and spent a year in and out of jail and even lived in his Pontiac Grand Prix and couch-surfed for a time after losing his apartment (via The Columbus Dispatch).
Fans of Guy Fieris Tournament of Champions should be in high spirits as season 2 is sure to be stocked with some exciting twists. One of those new developments is the introduction of “wild-card” entries. So far, the Food Network has already announced 14 of the 16 chefs that will be competing on the show, but the last two spots are still up for grabs and will be determined by a two-week tournament (via Food Network).
Outside of his frequent television appearances, Ferguson has built an impressive cooking resume. He has opened several restaurants (via The Columbus Dispatch), starting with a breakfast pop-up restaurant in Lousiville. He went on to open more restaurants under the super-hero-themed SuperChefs name in the Columbus, Ohio area with a partner, eventually splitting from that endeavor, but opening other restaurants in Louisville, Atlanta, and Alabama. Fergusons journey to success is a true comeback story.
Luckily for restaurant-goers throughout the country, Fergusons faith, along with his kitchen skills put him back on track. His career continues to be on the rise and isnt showing any signs of slowing. According to Biz Journals, Ferguson even has his sights on another joint-venture: opening a seafood restaurant in Louisville that will be named Drippin Crab. Of course, the new restaurant isnt scheduled to open before season 2 of Tournament of Champions airs, which is set to premiere on March 7.
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FAQ
Did Darnell Ferguson go to the Olympics?
How did Darnell Ferguson get famous?
What sport did Darnell Ferguson play?
Is Darnell Ferguson still on Tournament of Champions?
Who is Darnell Ferguson?
Darnell Ferguson is a name you recognize already, but we all know that he is currently competing on Guy Fieri’s new show about champions. He’s a chef and a man who is reputed to have one of the most positive personalities in the world – he’s always smiling and lifting up those around him, and his fans love him.
Who is Michael Ferguson & what did he do for a living?
A graduate of Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies, Ferguson was a chef in the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Team USA and won $25,000 in 2018 as the winner of Food Network’s “Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge” competition. He’s also appeared with Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray and on NBC’s “The Today Show.”
Will Darnell Ferguson open a new restaurant on ‘tournament of Champions’?
Of course, the new restaurant isn’t scheduled to open before season 2 of Tournament of Champions airs, which is set to premiere on March 7. One of the chefs returning for Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions is Darnell Ferguson. His journey to success is a true comeback story.
Who helped Ferguson get out of a hole?
Ferguson credits Cleary as an early inspiration and mentions others who helped along the way. But at his lowest point a decade ago, it was his determination that pulled him out of a hole. He was living out of his car after a string of arrests for selling drugs. “I had been taking the easy way out,” he said.