Paula Deen Among Upcoming Guests on ABC'S THE CHEW

Celebrity chef Paula Deen will be among the upcoming guests on the ABC daytime show THE CHEW during the week of January 2 - 6, 2012

Hosted by celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining & style expert Clinton Kelly and health & wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, the show invites viewers into its kitchen weekday afternoons to dish about everything from easy entertaining to making meals on a budget, while celebrating and exploring through food. 

Guests for the week of Jan. 2 --6 (subject to change):

MONDAY, JAN. 2 – “The Chew” is preempted

TUESDAY, JAN. 3 (O.A.D: 10/20/2011) – “LAST SUPPER'”: Photographer Melanie Dunea (“My Last Supper” and “My Last Supper Next Course”) and “The Chew” co-hosts share their ultimate dream meals.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 (O.A.D: 10/21/2011) – “WEEKEND BRUNCH”: Weekend brunch ideas; “Chew Crew” correspondent Evette Rios shares a visit to an amazing pumpkin patch in Westchester, NY.

THURSDAY, JAN. 5 (O.A.D: 11/4/2011) – “EXTREME FOOD”: From the sublime to the exotic to the downright disgusting, “The Chew” co-hosts explore the outer limits of the culinary world and Adam Richman (“Man v Food.)

FRIDAY, JAN. 6 (O.A.D: 10/14/2011) – “IT’S FRIED-DAY”: Paula Deen; “The Chew” co-hosts fry up some of the favorite dishes, and show viewers how to deep fry safely.