SBS is set to axe their Food Network content, as its three-year deal with US based Scripps Network and SBS Food Network comes to an end later this year.
From November 17, the channel will simply be known as SBS Food and will focus on local Australian content and less of what they call ‘reality food’ shows.
Some of the cooking programs which will no longer air include the Scripps Network’s Rachel Ray’s 30 Minute Meals, Chopped hosted by Ted Allen and Giada At Home.
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Others that won’t be returning that fall under the same umbrella are Reza: Spice Prince of Vietnam, Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern and Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.
The SBS director of TV and online content, Marshall Heald said: ‘SBS Food will feature more famous Australian and global food personalities.’
Much-loved Aussie favourites, Luke Nguyen and Poh Ling Yeow will remain, and Maeve O’Meara will join the network.
They’re back: SBS is set to axe their Food Network content, as its three-year deal with US based Scripps Network and SBS Food Network comes to an end later this year
Also featuring on the redeveloped network are world-renowned names such as Nigella Lawson, Rick Stein, Jamie Oliver, Anthony Bourdain and Kylie Kwong.
‘We’re also excited to continue to discover and nurture home-grown talent and develop new programs following the success we’ve had introducing fresh new local faces to Australian audiences over the last 12 months,’ Marshall said.
He added the network will continue their ‘commitment to broadcasting multicultural food-related content, introducing and educating audiences about different cultures, going to the core of SBS’s unique purpose.’
However, foodies shouldn’t be too alarmed as the network will still be airing its flagship food programs on weeknights at 6pm on SBS.
Tune-in: However, foodies shouldn’t be too alarmed as the network will still be airing its flagship food programs on weeknights at 6pm on SBS