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Marco Pierre White - 'The Chopping Block' Is NBC's Answer to Top Chef

If you can't beat'em, hire the devil from another country. Marco Pierre White is the TV host for Hell's Kitchen UK and has now agreed to host a new show called The Chopping Block to be aired on NBC in 2009. The Chopping Block is a reality-tv show / contest that is clearly taking aim at Bravo's Top Chef.

"Everyone flirts with the idea of what it would be like to own their own restaurant," said Plestis. "Our series will expose all of the unseen pitfalls, the behind-the-scenes madness and utter exhaustion that accompanies the passion, art and business of a new restaurant all under Marco's watchful and critical eye. In the end, one couple will be totally thrilled - but their real challenge will have just begun."

The eight couples chosen to participate will arrive in Manhattan hoping to fulfill a single dream - to open their own quality restaurant. The controversial and unpredictable White represents their best chance as one of the world's most notable chefs and restaurateurs.

"I am lucky enough to have realized my dream and I will never achieve anything greater than 3 stars Michelin," said White. "What excites me today is creating opportunities for others to fulfill their dreams and visions. The great thing about 'The Chopping Block' is that it gives couples this amazing opportunity to change their lives forever and the interesting bit for me is seeing who appreciates this and takes full advantage of it."

...and the world of celebrity chefdom just gets juicier and juicier.

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