Tele Züri: Cooking instead of matchmaking
Tele Züri has found a replacement for the dating show «Swissdate»: Starting August 28, a cooking show will air every Saturday. In «Swiss Dinner,» four contestants will compete for first place in the cooking competition.
One of the four candidates cooks at home. The other three criticize and award points to the chef. The winner is the chef with the most points after four rounds. A professional chef is on hand to advise the candidates. According to Tele Züri boss Markus Gilli, it has not yet been decided who this professional chef will be. The format will be presented by an off-screen voice who will comment on the goings-on in the kitchens in a "slightly ironic" manner.
The show "Swissdate" is being canceled after almost 15 years, primarily because no more candidates are signing up. In the last three broadcasts until July, the matchmaking show will be given a big send-off. Among other things, married couples who met in the "Swissdate" studio will be invited, said Gilli.
