Series synopsis
The Heat is a British reality television series that premiered on ITV2 on February 24, 2026. It ended on March 6, 2026. It was created by James Kayler. It stars Olivia Attwood, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Jayon Cleghorn and Maja Pardew.
Work hard, play harder? Olivia Attwood throws 10 ambitious young chefs into Jean-Christophe Novelli’s Barcelona kitchen, where things continue to heat up long after service stops.
Premise
Work hard, play harder? Olivia Attwood throws 10 ambitious young chefs into Jean-Christophe Novelli’s Barcelona kitchen, where things continue to heat up long after service stops.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Olivia Attwood as Self - Host / Narrator
- Jean-Christophe Novelli as Self - Head Chef
- Jayon Cleghorn as Self
- Maja Pardew as Self
- Djordje Spasić as Self
- Alex Whelan as Self
- Marta Rezk as Self
- Kat. McGibbon as Self
Supporting cast
- Natalia Ribbe as Self
- Seren Mehmett as Self
- Helina Elyse as Self
- Tom Lodge as Self
- Priya-Fleur as Self
- Akito Greenland as Self
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | February 23, 2026 | February 23, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 10 | February 24, 2026 | March 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sneak Peek A preview of the show that follows a group of ambitious young chefs taking on the hottest job of their lives - working in Barcelona with chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. |
February 23, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It's a baptism of fire for the new chefs as they hit the ground running and try to stay focused on a first service while having fun flirting. |
February 24, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The chefs let their hair down after a tough service with a night out in Barcelona, and Djordje keeps his options open when it comes to girls. |
February 25, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 There is chaos in the kitchen that leaves Jean-Christophe with no choice but to shut the restaurant, and a tense debrief shatters the team. |
February 26, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 24, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 6, 2026 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday |