A special three-hour television event titled 'LonDonHearts x Terebi Senjō Special Broadcasting' is set to captivate audiences on January 7, 2025. The event will air from 7:00 PM to 9:48 PM on TV asahi, with additional availability on streaming platforms like TVer and TELASA shortly after the live broadcast.
This exciting collaboration features popular comedians and hosts, including Nobu and Daigo from the duo Chidori, alongside renowned figures such as Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Katsuya from Hakatakabayashi. Together, they will present humorous challenges centered around food selections, offering viewers both entertainment and quirky moments.
During the program, one of the highlights is expected to be the famous segment '一周だけバイキング!!', which translates to 'One Time Only Buffet!!'. Participants will engage in culinary tasks where their choices of various dishes will be put to the test. Not only will this reveal their tastes but also offer insights about their personalities, desires, and cooking preferences.
“この企画なら天下を取れる！” (This plan could make me number one!) proclaims participant Tanabe Tomoka, who eagerly anticipates showcasing her skills and tasting journeys. Meanwhile, comedian Katsuya humorously suggested, “バイキングを入社試験に入れたほうがいい。人事部はそれも見るべき！” (We should include buffet skills as part of the hiring exam. HR should take note!) emphasizing the competition's amusing stakes.
Nobu, one of the show's hosts, expressed his expectations humorously, stating, “今回も何人かがゴールデンで恥をかくことになる（笑）” (Some people will embarrass themselves again on prime time!). This reveals the lighthearted nature the hosts are aiming to cultivate throughout the program.
While participating, contestants will seriously face dilemmas ensuring they select well, trying to create ideal plates from over 80 dishes available, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines. A variety of participants will embrace their culinary adventures, including the favorites of the day. The pressure will be on as their choices will not only reveal their culinary skills but also instill competitive spirit and light-hearted banter among the contestants.
One such participant, who goes by the name of cooky!, is known for his distinctive personality. Nobu cheerfully noted, “ヘビー級が来た！” (A heavyweight has arrived!) when cooky! stepped up to face the food challenge. He passionately expressed his love for burdock dishes, making the audience anticipate his exuberant performance.
TV asahi's roster will also welcome top-notch members like Ishihara Yoshizumi, who touted his buffet technique honed from the luxury hotels he's frequented since childhood. He proudly declared, “これ焼いて” (Please bake this), showcasing his elevated expectations from the buffet experience.
Meanwhile, audience members will watch as the contestants encounter challenges, culminating with humorous outcomes. At one point, Daigo remarked, “どこが人目を気にするバイキングやねん！（笑）” (Where is the buffet for the shy?!) demonstrating the comedic flair intertwined with the food challenge theme.
Adding another layer to the buffet challenge, Ookubo Kayoko shared, “食べる行為にコンプレックスがあるから、人目を気にしながらのバイキングになる” (I feel self-conscious about eating, so I get anxious during the buffet). Her unique perspective sets the stage for comedy, as audiences witness her engaging with the various curious culinary selections.
The excitement continues as the show builds toward its grand conclusion, with the stakes and expectations rising, holding the audience's attention well beyond the broadcast. With hidden aspects of humanity and personalities at play, viewers can expect surprises, laughter, and the inevitable race to avoid being crowned “ワースト1” (Worst One), the title no participant wishes to receive.
Through the distinctive culinary challenge and the antics of beloved comedians, 'LonDonHearts x Terebi Senjō Special Broadcasting' promises to be both entertaining and enlightening as it unravels the participants’ hidden traits, leaving audiences delighted and yearning for more.