THE human Hoover and Man vs Food star, Adam Richman is back on our screen again with two brand new shows to tantalize our tastebuds.

His previous hit series Man vs Food showed him attracting crowds of people to watch him consume large, mind-blowing amounts of American cuisine.

The series attracted a large proportion of UK watchers who tuned in to see him demolish 12 pounds eagle’s burger, 17 hot dogs, and 4lbs of pancakes.

Adam’s endeavours ended almost six years ago but the Man vs Food’s legendary challenges have remained topical in the food world.

His new shows, which have recently aired, are about more than eating copious amounts of fries or taking down a mammoth sandwich, they’re about using your food knowledge.

Food Fighters shows home cookers take on the master chefs in a competitive styled show.

Adam said: “The chefs don't know what dish they're about to make and the home cooks don't know which chef they're about to compete against or where their expertise lies. There's an element of strategy involved."

In retrospect, Man Finds Food has him sourcing the best restaurants in the USA that are hidden in plain sight.

Adam said that the new show is an exploration or delicious and ‘off the beaten path hidden restaurants’.

“We're about finding places that are local legends, iconic places that had been loved for generations, and places that even the locals don't know about,"

But how do you find somewhere if it’s hidden? Adam said that a lot of the places are found from word of mouth, some he has been to himself and some friends have been to or friends run them. Adam, his camera crew and his friends have put great efforts into researching and sniffing out the businesses, the series is set to have a few surprises for viewers.

Talking about what makes food programmes so popular with the masses Adam said: "If you don't like football or rugby you won't watch it, or if it's a show about politics and you're dissatisfied with the current political climate you won't watch it, but if you want to sustain life alone you must eat. So there is universality and a universal appeal to food and to culture.

"You're dealing with a day and age where people are more informed eaters, grocery stores are carrying more variety, we have a better understanding of organic and free range produce, and I just think people want to know more about food. We don't all care about who plays in the Premier League but many of us do like to eat."

You can find both of Adam’s shows on the Food network channel.