What happened to the original 'Man v. Food' man? Here's why Adam Richman left the Travel Channel collection in 2012.

Gabrielle Bernardini - Author

Is there the sort of thing as too much meals? The fashionable Travel Channel sequence Man v. Food is again for an all-new season. With bigger challenges and even more delicious meals, lovers (including us) will definitely be salivating whilst watching Season 8 of the hit docu-series.  

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Travel all throughout America with host Casey Webb as he takes you to a few of the world’s highest meals spots. Aside from sampling regional dishes, he’ll tackle some of the biggest and most excessive consuming challenges. While we’ll gladly be cheering Casey on from the comfort of our personal houses, it’s hard to overlook the host that originated this extremely watched collection, Adam Richman. So, what happened to the original Man v. Food guy? 

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Here’s what happened to the original Man v. Food guy, Adam Richman. 

First premiering in 2008 on the Travel Channel, educated sushi chef Adam Richman took on the function as host of Man v. Food. His love for food and relatable personality just oozed off the screen like a mouthwatering slice of grilled cheese. Basically, fanatics may just not get sufficient of the display and we are still hungry for more. 

Unfortunately, the 45-year-old made up our minds to forgo competitive eating and retired in 2012. “I'm out of the food problem sport & while I love how that phenomenon has caught hang worldwide, and love hearing about your culinary conquests — I have ‘hung up my aggressive fork’ so to discuss,” the TV personality posted in a lengthy Facebook statement

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Adding, “I now search to explore, to learn, and to share what I've learned about meals, places, other folks, and commute itself & make that information relaxing and out there to everyone.” 

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After leaving Man v. Food, Adam didn’t prevent internet hosting food-related collection. He went on to star in Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America, Food Fighters, and more. Most recently, he hosted the series Man Finds Food (2014-2017), which offered audiences to secret restaurants and hidden items on menus. 

The Brooklyn native remains to be very a lot considering the culinary international and not too long ago seemed on the TODAY display as a celebrity chef, cooking up some Fourth of July steak.

Who is the host of Man v. Food in 2019?

Following Adam’s departure from the hit sequence in 2012, the Travel Channel determined to reboot the display in 2017. Actor and foodie Casey Webb took on the position as host of Man v. Food. According to his bio, the skilled eater was bartending in Brooklyn when he gained the name that he used to be the new “Man.” 

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“This is a dream process! I am getting to combine my two passions — the eating place trade and performing,” he informed TC about joining the solid. “I love meeting new other people and traveling, so I am having the time of my existence criss-cross our gorgeous nation, making new friends, and taking on epic challenges!” Well, we surely can’t wait to watch! 

Catch the Season Eight premiere of Man v. Food July 2 at 10 p.m. on the Travel Channel.

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