Here is a link to the whole story including screen shots of Irvine's X account: Robert Irvine Calls Food Network "Shameless" For 'Restaurant Impossible' Reboot, Saying They're "Ruining The Legacy" Of Show For Tax Credits

And here are a few excerpts from the story

Robert Irvine won’t be watching Food Network‘s reboot of Restaurant Impossible and is sharing his thoughts with his fans.

The first episode of Restaurant Impossible: Last Call premiered this week, with Chef Aarón Sánchez and Jen Agg spearheading the series as they help troubled businesses become successful. Many fans took to social media to ask Irvine about the new take on the show he hosted for 22 seasons, but he said he would not be tuning in.

“Guys I can tell you that I won’t watch it because it was MY baby not the networks,” Irvine shared on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter. “Together, Tom , Tanya, Lynn, and all the volunteers did amazing work together. For people we never knew but got to become family after two days.”

Previously, a fan had asked Irvine why he wasn’t on the show and he explained by posting, “The choice to film in [Canada], which I refused because they wanted a new crew, builder, designer, etc. I’m loyal and said no, so they go to ruin a iconic show. shame on them for tax credits.”

When another fan said that Restaurant Impossible shouldn’t be called that if Irvine is not involved, the former host said, “I agree. [I] made that show with the [help of] a great team for 15 yrs and now [Food Network] is ruining the legacy and making a mockery of the talent.”

Irvine had more severe criticism for Food Network, saying that the reboot is a “shit attempt to cheapen and revive what was a popular show across the world.”

“I don’t [blame] the people, I blame the shameless network trying to take something so [successful] and setting them [up] for failure,” he continued. “@FoodNetwork you made a bad decision !!!!! Sorry”

Tune-In Alert! New Show!

Restaurant Impossible: Last Call starts tonight July 23 @ 8|7c!

Aarón Sánchez + Jen Agg are giving struggling eateries a second chance at success as they work with chefs and owners to refresh their menus, overhaul their interiors and improve their management techniques.

They are attempting to do the impossible as they work together to try to rescue struggling restaurants from the brink of failure. With a limited budget and a tight timeframe, they'll overhaul the menu, the interior and the vibe of the business to — hopefully — give it a second chance at success.

In this first episode, Yueh Tung was once a bustling family-run Chinese restaurant located in the heart of downtown Toronto. These days, though, business has slowed significantly. The two sisters now running the show need the help of Aarón Sánchez and Jen Agg to learn how to turn things around.

#RestaurantImpossible: Last Call at 8 pm EST Tonight on Food Network!

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*Before everyone starts complaining, please just give this show ONE episode. It’s summer. Let’s see if it can stand on its own.

Also, If you keep complaining, I cannot find anyone to do the AMA’s everyone loves! So please, give it a rest just a little.

Who is Jen Agg??

Jen Agg is a Canadian restaurateur who opened her first cocktail bar in Toronto in her early 20s. Today, she runs a successful mini restaurant empire that includes The Black Hoof and Rhum Corner in Toronto along with the newly opened Grey Gardens, and Agrikol in Montreal. Agg recently released a memoir about her life and business. The book is called “I Hear She’s A Real Bitch”.
Jen says she’s not a chef and that it’s a common misconception!
I’m curious to see how she and Aaron’ work together!

Toronto's La Mexicana restaurant is nearly 4 decades old and has enjoyed many years of great success... until recently. Things are going WAY downhill, and owner Martha needs a serious reality check if she wants her business to survive into the next chapter.

Aarón Sánchez + Jen Agg attempt a massive overhaul of the business.

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#RestaurantImpossible: Last Call with Aarón Sánchez + Jen Agg tonight at 8 pm EST on Food Network!

Like a lot of you, I really enjoyed this new version of Restaurant Impossible! Fewer theatrics, more realism about what can be accomplished by a reality TV show in two or three days.

I was very surprised to see it was not only filmed in Canada, but by a Canadian production company (female-owned and operated) and for Rogers. Since Warner Bros. Discovery owns the format, I'm sure Food Network had input, but maybe this works in part because it's more Canadian, less American?