What happened to have Emeril Lagasse lose his show on the Food network?
The Food Network is putting out the flame under “Emeril Live.” The once red-hot series built around famed chef Emeril Lagasse will end production Dec. 11, the network revealed Monday. Word of the show’s end came as Lagasse’s rep and Food Network executives were hashing out a new deal. His current pact expires in the spring. But, as reported here last month, Lagasse’s future at the Food Network includes no new series but could involve specials. “Emeril Live,” which has Lagasse cooking before a crowd, had been the network’s main dish for years. But in the past year, ratings have been stagnant. A move to a new time period earlier this year did little to boost the audience. ” ‘Emeril Live’ has been an incredible journey and a great collaboration between Emeril Lagasse and Food Network for over 10 years,” a network spokeswoman said. “Emeril has been the cornerstone of Food Network’s success and helped pave the way for chefs on TV. The show has hit numerous television milestones.” At one poi
