Fall TV Is About To Come Back. We Still Haven't Learned The Fate Of One High-Profile Show

CBS still hasn’t announced whether “America’s Culinary Cup” will return for Season 2, months after “fall TV” planning usually starts. The article notes that the show’s final episode of last season aired May 13 and that, as of Aug. 10, Padma Lakshmi’s competition series remains without a renewal or cancellation decision. It points out that other CBS titles are already moving forward for the 2026 schedule, including “NCIS: Origins.” The piece cites Lakshmi’s comments about the show possibly being “on the bubble,” with concerns tied to its $1 million prize and the challenge of drawing viewers without Survivor’s established audience. The author adds that Survivor and “The Amazing Race” return together in fall 2026, leaving CBS time to decide whether to keep “Culinary Cup” or end it.