If you've been on social media any time in the last 24 hours, you like saw a sizeable serving of classic clips of lovable TV chef Emeril Lagasse fully in his element.
The clips, mainly from his cooking shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril, which respectively ran from 1997 to 2007 and 1994 to 2007, have lit the internet aflame, with Lagasse's flamboyance and delicious charisma keeping the live studio audiences in the palm of his siganture Italian seasoning-covered hands.
I swore I was done Emeril posting but this is just too good. The man couldn’t miss. pic.twitter.com/ZsE8P9BWJO
— nacho (@nachoeveryday) July 24, 2026
While the Food Network built its brand on quiet, homely TV shows, Lagasse's shows broke the mold with his one-of-a-kind, electric energy, and a format that sometimes bears more resemblance to The Jerry Springer Show than shows like The Barefoot Contessa or The Pioneer Woman.
These people go nuts when he does ANYTHING https://t.co/ovpmo1kKM8 pic.twitter.com/ES6z9wQTa0
— AxelPort (@AxelPort) July 22, 2026
The era of Emeril Lagasse >>>>>> pic.twitter.com/dq8M5CBW07
— Cʅҽɱҽɳƚιɳҽ💜 (@_theeunicorn_) January 4, 2023
In equal parts hilarious and charming, Lagasse manages to have his audiences whooping and cheering, sometimes even emotionally or intellectually blown away by his surprise secret ingredient additions to his recipes, all peppered with a signature "bam!" or "let's kick it up a notch!" that makes his inspired character on Futurama, Chef Elzar, look underplayed.
This shit is electric https://t.co/WCNKbysw0D pic.twitter.com/aSb8vWj8ia
— nacho (@nachoeveryday) July 21, 2026
Exactly what it feels like to be 28 pic.twitter.com/KpYA0zpfA4
— Frank Lloyd White Boy (@rustbelt_) July 24, 2026
Although it's been decades since Lagasse hosted his own TV series on a major cable network, instead opting for streaming shows and guest spots on shows like Top Chef and Good Morning America, the renowned culinary master, still active in the food industry, has taken to the internet to express his gratitude for all the love this week.
Emeril Lagasse Reacts To Viral Online Clips
I’m trending on the internet? pic.twitter.com/dDU2uda0Kz
— Emeril Lagasse (@Emeril) July 24, 2026
On his social media channels, Lagasse shared a video of himself scrolling on his phone, looking at clips of his old show making waves on the internet. "POV: You find out you're trending on the internet," the caption reads.
Then, a compilation of clips of Lagasse at his most theatrical fill the screen, set to ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All." Pleased with his renewed appreciation from fans, a smiling Emeril says, "That's some good sh*t."
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