Is The Heat coming back?

The Heat was a competitive culinary series that premiered on February 24, 2026, on ITVX. It followed ten ambitious chefs as they traveled to Barcelona to work under Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. The series was set at an exclusive summer restaurant in the Port Vell Marina, where contestants faced both professional challenges and personal dynamics, with cameras capturing their lives beyond the kitchen. Each day, after the kitchen service ended, viewers saw behind-the-scenes moments such as staff nights out, staff conflicts, and the contestants' struggles to climb the culinary ranks amid promotions, demotions, and unexpected eliminations.

The show was hosted by Olivia Attwood and featured Jean-Christophe Novelli as himself. It was a food genre series that debuted in 2026. The episodes had a runtime of approximately 46 minutes each.