Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out host Brian Malarkey recently showed off a surprising aspect of himself. Malarkey did not pick historical luminaries or culinary icons when asked which five personalities he would like to spend time with. Rather, he picked religious figures who held great significance for him.
“I went with religious figures, I went with Jesus, I went with Buddha." He added, "Muhammad, Allah, Zeus.”
This contrasts with his typically brash, action-packed on-screen demeanor, which reveals a more reflective and contemplative side. His yearning for inner peace is reflected in his choices.
It offers insight into the thoughts of a host who finds calm, knowledge, and even cosmic connection outside of the kitchen but flourishes in hectic culinary battlegrounds.
Speaking about Gandhi, Malarkey lightheartedly speculated about how someone who decided to do a hunger strike couldn't be on the list of a chef.
Pursuing peace and knowledge
Speaking about his aim to gain inner peace and tranquility, Brian clarified his first two choices by stating that he picked Jesus and Buddha because they are examples of enlightenment, compassion, and awareness.
Next came Muhammad and Allah, reflecting a deeply inclusive spiritual curiosity, one that acknowledges a range of faith traditions. Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out's Brian's final choice, Zeus, introduces a playful but intriguing mythological angle. In Brian’s words,
“I f*cking totally hang out with Zeus.”
This hints at his appreciation for the archetypal personality that a Greek God might bring to dinner conversation.
While contemplating the topics most deserving of his time, Brian Malarkey's choices provide both a break from the flaming world of Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out and an insight into his potential personality off-camera: someone drawn to peace, spiritual study, and even a little fun.
Watch Brian on Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out on Food Network.