Gordon Ramsay's popularity shows no sign of waning, with a third television show by the celebrity chef about to hit Australian screens.

The Seven Network has announced it will air Boiling Point, the British chef's first foray into television from 1998, from July 8.

The five-part fly-on-the-wall series was made during eight of the most intense months of Ramsay's life, as he attempted to create a restaurant which would earn him the highly prestigious three Michelin stars.

In the series, the uncompromising chef ejects Hollywood legend Joan Collins and an esteemed restaurant critic from his premises.

The show also features Ramsay's one-time mentor Marco Pierre White, who famously brought the hard man to tears early in his career.

``Gordon Ramsay is a huge name in any field at the moment and Boiling Point is a fascinating look at how it all began,'' Seven's head of scheduling Angus Ross said.

``There's never any shortage of drama when Gordon's involved, but I think people love him because he can back up his words with his actions. He's a rare treat.''

Seven already has plans to serve up Boiling Point's sequel, Beyond Boiling Point.

Two other Ramsay shows, Hell's Kitchen and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, are screening on the Nine Network.

Ramsay has recently come under fire in Australia from a Senate committee, which proposed changes to broadcasting standards thanks to his frequent use of the F-word.

Seven will screen Boiling Point in the late 10pm timeslot, starting Tuesday, July 8.

Mob garb sold

Tough North Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano, from hit TV series The Sopranos, whacked buyers bank accounts at Christie's in New York when his wardrobe sold for $196576 _ four times the auction house's forecast.

James Gandolfini, who played Soprano for six seasons during 8 years, sold his personal costume wardrobe in 25 lots at Christie's pop culture auction, with all proceeds going to Wounded Warrier, a charity that helps wounded US troops.

The top lot was a bloody outfit worn when Soprano was shot at the beginning of season six by Uncle Junior in a fit of dementia, which sold for $45807, nearly 12 times Christie's pre-sale estimate for the outfit.

Gandolfini was at the auction to see Soprano's signature white tank top, light blue striped boxer shorts, striped short robe and leather scuffs go under the hammer for $22249, again soaring above the pre-sale estimate of $1571.

Ellen's dream day

Ellen DeGeneres says she will fly Portia de Rossi's family over from Australia for the couple's upcoming ``dream wedding'' in America.

DeGeneres, who won her fourth consecutive Daytime Emmy for talk show host last week said she and de Rossi have set a wedding date and the ceremony would be something special.

``Yes, we have set a wedding date,'' DeGeneres said.

``How do I feel about it? I obviously feel like it's long overdue.

``I think someday people will look back on this like women not having the right to vote and segregation and anything else that seems ridiculous that we don't all have the same rights.''