Is 'Barbecue Showdown' Set For an Early Renewal? Report Reveals Potential New Season

As Netflix prepares for the eagerly anticipated Season 3 premiere of ‘Barbecue Showdown’, the stage is set for another round of fiery competition. Eight talented contestants from diverse corners of the U.S. are poised to showcase their culinary prowess in crafting mouthwatering barbecue dishes, all vying for the coveted grand prize on this reality series.

Even as fans await the upcoming season, Netflix has already greenlit Season 4, signalling its confidence in the show's popularity. Casting calls have been buzzing across social media platforms, inviting aspiring pitmasters to join the quest for glory in the next instalment of the series.

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Chef Ashley Thompson, a previous contestant on ‘Barbecue Showdown’, recently shared one of these casting calls on her Instagram, underscoring the growing excitement and anticipation surrounding the show's future seasons.

Produced by Maverick Television and All3Media America, with Daniel Calin, John Hesling, Simon Knight, and Tim Pastore serving as executive producers, ‘Barbecue Showdown’ has become a staple for fans of competitive cooking. Originally titled The American ‘Barbecue Showdown’, the series debuted on Netflix in 2020 and has since gained traction with viewers.

Filmed in Georgia, the show's success has been evident through its successive seasons, each building on the last in terms of audience engagement and culinary creativity. With Season 3 just around the corner and Season 4 in active development, the momentum continues to grow for this sizzling reality competition.

Season 2 culminated in May with Thyron ‘Big T’ Mathews crowned as the American Barbecue Champion. Hailing from Iowa and renowned for his pitmaster skills at T&T Barbecue & Catering, Mathews impressed judges with his innovative barbecue techniques and distinctive sauces, cementing his place in the show's flavorful history.

-Sushmita Sarkar