On Saturday, June 1, CBS Mornings welcomes singer-songwriter Rett Madison, chef Zach Engel, and Tomoaki Hamatsu, the subject of the Hulu documentary “The Contestant.”
Rett Madison, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, will perform and discuss her new album, “One for Jackie.” Madison has been featured in publications like Billboard, American Songwriter, and Rolling Stone, and has sung backing vocals for artists such as Lorde and Kate Nash.
Chef Zach Engel, owner of the Middle Eastern restaurant Galit in Chicago, will present his unique culinary perspective on “The Dish.” Engel previously served as the Chef de Cuisine at Shaya Restaurant in New Orleans, where he led the team to win the 2016 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. He has also received the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year.
The show will also feature Tomoaki Hamatsu, the subject of the new Hulu documentary “The Contestant.” The documentary tells the story of Hamatsu’s experience on the 1998 Japanese reality TV show “Susunu! Denpa Shonen,” where he was challenged to survive alone and unclothed in an apartment, entering sweepstakes to win prizes. Hamatsu’s diaries from his time on the show became bestsellers in Japan, and the TV show broke records with 17 million viewers each week. “The Contestant” provides a sensitive and thoughtful exploration of Hamatsu’s journey and the ethical implications of reality television.
CBS Mornings airs Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 7:00-9:00 AM on CBS.
