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The new show is looking for 'highly skilled chefs and professional cooks from all backgrounds'
Food Network has put out a casting call for "highly skilled chefs and professional cooks from all backgrounds" for their next reality competition show, which will apparently pit them against each other in a "supermarket-themed showdown."
If you’re a chef and you want to be on TV, they’re looking for you, especially if you’re inventive in the kitchen and can "make something out of nothing." Here’s the premise, according to the release: "To navigate the aisles of this high-pressure competition, you're going to need clever cooking solutions AND supermarket savvy. From shopping on a budget to substituting out-of-stock ingredients, contestants will have to race against the clock to survive."
If you think you have what it takes to make the cut, you can email [email protected] with your city and state in the subject line. In the body of the email, put your name, photo, phone number, occupation/ title, and why you think you should win, and they’ll let you know if you’ve been selected.
If you get selected and end up winning the competition, you have a chance to win up to $20,000. So go for it!
Food Network Sends Out Casting Call for 'Supermarket-Themed Showdown' - Recipes
Welcome to the official casting page for the following shows:
HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP
HALLOWEEN BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP
KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP
SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP
We are scouring the country looking for the best and most versatile bakers for the next seasons of the shows!
Please answer the questions honestly and to the best of your ability, as we want to get to know you! The more detailed information you tell us about yourself, the better! If you are having any problems with our website or filling out the casting application please feel free to email us at [email protected]
Before you begin to fill out the application, please note that you will be required to upload a photo of yourself and three photos of some of your best baked creations as well as having the option to upload a video of yourself.
Which Baking Championship do you think you would be best for? Holiday, Halloween, Spring or Kids? *
Have you ever applied for the Spring, Holiday, Halloween or Kids Baking Championship before? If so, please tell us which one and how far you made it in the process. *
SHOOT DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
HALLOWEEN BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP - MAY 2021
HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP - JUNE 2021
KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP - JUNE/JULY 2021
SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP - JULY/AUGUST 2021
For KBC, please write "NA" next to any question that does not apply.
Parents names (If applying for Kids Baking Championship)
If you selected OTHER, please list your job title.
Have you attended culinary and/or pastry school?
If YES, what school(s) and did you finish the program?
Please list any awards or accolades you have received for baking.
Tell us about yourself and any other details about your baking background and style.
What is your motivation for doing the show?
Please list ALL of the television programs (including without limitation all scripted, talk, game, competition, reality, and/or digital (e.g. Internet) programs) on which you have EVER appeared: *
Do you have any pre-existing contracts that may affect your ability to participate in this show? *
If YES, did you enter into any contracts prior to participation? Please explain:
Are you a legal U.S. resident? *
If you said NO, please explain.
Have you ever been charged or convicted of any crimes, including a misdemeanor or a felony? *
If “YES”, please describe in detail, tell us when and where the event occurred, and what the outcome was (include date, city, state and circumstances, including the precise charges and resolution of the case):
Please let us know if you have any food allergies. If you don't have any, please write: NONE *
How did you hear about the casting? *
Facebook or Instagram URL
WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO EITHER UPLOAD A VIDEO OF YOURSELF OR MAKE ONE HERE THROUGH THE VIDEO RECORDER. (Approximately three minutes).
* Tell us your name, age, what city you live in, and occupation.
* Tell us why you would be perfect for the show. We love personality so don't be afraid to be yourself and have fun!
* Please share anything about yourself that makes you stand out!
Please upload a current photo of yourself *
Please upload three photos of your best baked creations. *
Do you know someone else that would be perfect for the show? Refer a friend.
Please list your SKYPE name.
APPLICATION RELEASE *
MATERIALS RELEASE *
CONFIDENTIALITY *
IF APPLYING FOR KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP I hereby warrant that I am the parent of and/or the legal guardian of the Finalist (person(s) who signed above), that I have read and understood the foregoing, that I have caused said person(s) to sign above, that I will release, indemnify and hold harmless Company, Network and each of their parents, subsidiaries, sister companies, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, members, shareholders, employees, contractors and agents from and against any and all claims, liability, and expenses arising out of the Program and/or in the event of any breach of this Agreement by the Finalist, and that, knowing of Company’s reliance hereon, I agree to cause said person(s) to adhere to all of the terms above.
16 Cancelled Food Network Shows You Forgot You Loved
Food Network has brought all kinds of chefs into our living rooms over the past few decades, and with it, some unforgettable shows. Whether they inspired you to get cooking&mdashor just made you really, really hungry&mdashhere are the ones we wish would make a comeback.
Emeril Lagasse came to Food Network in 1995 with his cooking show Essence of Emeril. The chef offered recipes in experimental Creole, AKA the "New New Orleans" style he had become known for in the early '90s. Around this time, he'd made a name for himself at the legendary New Orleans restaurant Commander's Palace, his own restaurant Emeril's, and through his cookbook, Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking.
He made even more of a splash, however, in 1997 with his energetic live show&mdashwhich also featured a studio audience and house band, as well as musical and celebrity guests&mdashEmeril Live.
This is the show that spawned the inimitable catchphrases Lagasse would use when seasoning his food: "Bam," "oh yeah, baby!" and "kick it up a notch!"
If you need more Emeril in your life, he's now partnered with a cruise ship, taking food-filled journeys through the seas.
In an age of speedy time-lapse cooking videos, it's almost difficult to imagine the premise of Cooking Live with Sara Moulton&mdashin which the former executive chef of Gourmet Magazine did, in fact, cook live on the air, taking calls from viewers as she went&mdashbut the show was incredibly successful when it ran from 1996 to 2002.
In fact, it was so successful it then ran again briefly in 2003 and 2004, producing more than 1,200 episodes total. People loved her simplification of usually difficult recipes, and she became one of Food Network's first mega-stars.
Moulton went on to hosts "Sara's Weeknight Meals" on public television and is the author the "Kitchen Wise" Associated Press column. She released her most recent cookbook, Sara Moulton's Home Cooking 101: How to Make Everything Taste Better, a few years back.
Host Ming Tsai actually began his television cooking career while filling in for Sara Moulton during a week she was absent. His own show, East Meets West, premiered not too long after in 1998&mdashthe same year, incidentally, that his Wellesley, MA, restaurant Blue Ginger earned a nomination for Best New Restaurant from the James Beard Foundation.
On the show, Tsai shared recipes in his signature style, combining both Asian and European influences. His success continued from the restaurant to the show, which earned a Daytime Emmy win.
East Meets West went off the air in 2003, but Tsai went on to host Simply Ming on American Public Television since then, and you can check out some of the most recent episodes here.
Boyish, charming, British Jamie Oliver entered the kitchens and hearts of Americans when his BBC-produced show The Naked Chef first aired in America on the Food Network in 1999. The "naked" in the title, to the chagrin of some, referred not to Oliver but to the way he prepared food: simple, yet rich, meals involving minimal effort.
Oliver quickly became a food world sex symbol. Though The Naked Chef ended in 2001, it spawned several other series throughout the years, including Food Network's own Jamie at Home later on.
In the last few years, Oliver has dedicated a great deal of effort on ending childhood obesity&mdashand was made an Honorary Fellow by England's Royal College of General Practitioners for doing so&mdashmost recently by focusing on the problem in a 2015 documentary called Jamie's Sugar Rush.
The legendary chef had been on television before, of course, but it was beginning on the Food Network in 2000 that he had his very own self-titled show. For five seasons, Puck gave insights into his daily life and traveled around the country exploring different regional cuisines, while also cooking and sharing secrets behind the dishes that made him famous.
Once, he even fulfilled a lifelong dream by welcoming the legendary Julia Child onto his show to help him cook Guinea Fowl. Wolfgang Puck added a little bit of luxury to viewer's lives, not to mention killer cooking techniques.
Puck won an Emmy for the series in 2002, and eventually hosted or appeared on several more cooking shows. Puck's restaurants continue to thrive the world over. and no, you probably still can't get a table at Spago.
Reality show Ace of Cakes followed baker Duff Goldman's Baltimore cakery Charm City Cakes as he and his team went above and beyond to create utterly amazing cakes for a variety of events each week, sometimes in a matter of days. The storylines focused not just on cake creation and construction, but small business ownership, interpersonal interactions with the team and clients.
Combining Goldman's backgrounds in metal-smithing and classic pastry-making, these cakes had (and continue to have) everything: sound, movement, smoke. Legend has it the bakery even dreamed up a life-size baby elephant cake once upon a time.
While Ace of Cakes itself ended in 2011 after 10 seasons, Charm City Cakes is alive and kicking in Baltimore and its newest location in Los Angeles. Goldman still appears on a variety of Food Network baking shows, like Worst Bakers in America and the Holiday Baking Championship.
Now this is a show for people who love to eat, featuring where Food Network stars and celebrity chefs love to go on their days off, from breakfast foods to hamburgers to pizza, and more. The restaurants weren't just luxury establishments in big cities, but also mom and pop shops in tiny corners of America, well-loved independent bakeries, and really any place that just had good food.
It humanized favorite Food Network faces, but also gave the viewer the opportunity to go test out some flavors for themselves. The show ran for two years, from 2009-2011, but regularly reruns on the Cooking Channel if you still want to check it out.
While British journalist and food personality Nigella Lawson first made a splash in the U.S. with her show Nigella Bites on E! and Style, her Food Network debut came along with Nigella Feasts in 2006.
Known for sharing recipes that seem complex but are elegant and simple to prepare, Lawson was known as a host who was approachable.
Though Nigella Feasts was only ever meant for one season, it was favorably reviewed everywhere from Time to the New York Daily News. Lawson now regularly makes appearances on shows around the world, publishing cookbooks and even a podcast for the holiday season.
There was nothing about Unwrapped that wasn't a magical combination. The genial and forever lovely Marc Summers? Behind-the-scenes in places that make all of your favorite foods in the world? So. Much. Candy.
The show ran for nine seasons starting in 2001 (a lifetime in those days!), and viewers who missed it after t came off the air needn't have been sad&mdashAlfonso Ribeiro brought back a reboot entitled Unwrapped 2.0 back in 2015.
Rachael Ray taught us all how to dine on a budget with this show that took her on the road looking for the best food deals in the world. It lasted for four seasons, from 2002 to 2005. Her final stop was a trip to New York City.
What's incredible about the show is that it aired during Rachael's tenure as the host of 30-Minute Meals. To this day, people use Rachael's local recommendations as a guide for how to eat their way through certain cities.
Speaking of which, this was the show that empowered many home cooks to feel like they cook balance it all&mdashwork, life, and an easy, nutritious, and quick meal plan they could work through at the end of a long day.
That said, it's hard to speak about the show in the past tense, as Rachael brought it back to life on the Food Network earlier this very year.
Who doesn't look back fondly on the show that kickstarted Giada's career? The show ran for hundreds of episodes starting in 2003, most of which featured light and easy recipes as well as appearances from Giada's loved ones.
Though Giada ended the show shortly before the birth of her firstborn, a lot of her later Food Network projects featured the same gorgeous backdrops, easy-to-follow meals, and, of course, the lovely Giada.
Jeff Mauro found his niche riffing off the crew of misfit chefs on The Kitchen, but before his talk show days, he was the Sandwich King. He made us realize that you can make a case for stuffing anything between two slices of bread, and it would sorta-kinda always work.
And while the Food Network Star's first solo show wasn't long-lived, Jeff continues to do well for himself, often appearing in celeb chef showcases and specials. Oh, and maybe even a Disney production? Only time will tell.
David Rosengarten, host of Taste, was like the original Alton Brown, in that he took a deep dive into a different food every episode. If you ever wanted a 30-minute look into the perfect BLT or oysters, this was it.
At times, Rosengarten's soothing-yet-kinda-sorta-authoritative voice seemed like it belonged to a member of Anchorman's news desk, but as part of the original Food Network line-up, viewers loved him.
The tablescapes&mdashoh, the tablescapes. That's how Sandra Lee referred to her table settings, themed to match the meal she just made. They looked like the result of a long, dark Pinterest binge&mdashbut before Pinterest was even a thing.
The food was adored by people with no time at all, too: All of the recipes always include some pre-made ingredients that you could find at any grocery store.
We all knew Bobby Flay could work a grill, but this was the show that solidified his status as "Best All-Around Chef." He challenged so-called experts across the country, trying to make a dish better than them. The best part of each episode was when Flay would surprise his competitor&mdashcue the happy tears.
It's hard to believe now this competition show was on from just 2006-2011, but again, it's not like we never got to see Bobby again. He is&mdashand will forever be&mdasha Food Network mainstay.
Cookout Classics for Labor Day
Planning the last big barbecue of the season? These must-have recipes will help you send summer off in the most delicious way possible.
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Grilled Cheeseburgers
The beauty of these classic burgers is that they&rsquore incredibly versatile. Load them them with traditional fixings (like American cheese, lettuce tomato and red onion) or deck them out with the most-outrageous toppings you can think of. Either way, they&rsquoll be delicious!
Corn Salsa
Foil-Pack Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Wings
Marinate your wings in an easy sweet-and-spicy mixture, then grill them in a foil pack for mess-free cooking (you&rsquoll still need napkins for eating, though!).
Rainbow Coleslaw
It just wouldn&rsquot be an end-of-summer cookout without a few classics, coleslaw being one of them. Trisha&rsquos version is tangy and crunchy, perfect with whatever you&rsquore grilling up.
Turkey Club Kebabs
What&rsquos the one thing you probably haven&rsquot grilled all summer? Turkey. We like turning it into bacon-wrapped kebabs &mdash for sandwiches!
Grilled Picnic Corn
This kicked-up, grilled corn tastes great eaten right from the cob (stick a popsicle stick into one end for easier handling!) but it also makes a great salad. Simply cut the corn off the cob after you char it and then toss it with the other ingredients.
Frozen Sangarita
Sweet and Spicy Apricot BBQ Chicken Thighs
Save the space on your grill for hamburgers and hot dogs &mdash without giving up BBQ chicken. Valerie cooks hers in the oven, while basting it with a sweet-and-spicy, homemade apricot BBQ sauce.
Pepperoni Potato Salad
A tasty twist on classic potato salad? Add some Italian flavors! Ree tosses in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, basil and pepperoni. Yum!
Barbecue Cheeseburgers
7-Layer Pasta Salad
Fresh Peach Cake
Dijon Chicken Wings
Chicken or Turkey Salad Sandwiches
Baked Creamed Corn With Red Bell Peppers and Jalapenos
Spicy Lemon Shrimp Skewers
Strawberry-Arugula Salad with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette
Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce
Macaroni and Egg Salad
Anna's Tomato Tart
Late-season tomatoes, which tend to be extra-sweet and juicy, are perfect for Ina&rsquos impressive tarts. She tops a homemade crust with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese, thick tomato slices and fresh pesto.
Layered Picnic-in-a-Jar
Fried Chicken
Fresh Blackberry Crisp
Sometimes it's best to keep it simple. That's why we combine flour, brown sugar and butter to make a sweet, crumbly topping for juicy late-summer blackberries. The perfect summer dessert with just a handful of ingredients!
Honeydew and Arugula Salad
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Trisha&rsquos beef brisket is a great multi-purpose dish for a crowd. Serve it as-is with your favorite sides or use it as the filling for a barbecue sandwich.
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers
Molly combines warm spices and creamy yogurt to make an easy marinade for her chicken skewers. Layers of sweet onion and juicy pepper round out her crowd-pleasing kebabs.
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Every season, between six and nine food truck teams compete in a race where they must cook, sell, and adapt to different challenges in the hopes of winning $50,000 (and in some cases, their very own food truck). While taking a journey through a specific region or route, every week the food truck that makes the least profit is eliminated and sent home, while the rest of the food trucks continue on to the next city. They're usually given "seed money" at the beginning of each episode that goes towards grocery shopping. The teams are assigned different challenges every week for a chance to earn more money (usually in the form of selling the most of a special dish or making a version of a local delicacy for Tyler and a guest judge). They're also thrown obstacles that hinder their ability to make normal sales (for example, switching their menu to vegan food or being unable to restock supplies for the day).
In the first two seasons of the Great Food Truck Race, the competitors were seasoned, professional food truck operators who were competing for a cash prize (first season was $50,000 and second season was $100,000). In the following seasons (save for season six), food trucks were provided to novices (from home cooks to former restaurateurs) who have dreamt of owning and operating their very own food truck. In seasons three, four, and five, the winning team got the money and got to keep the food truck they were provided with by the show. In season six and onward, the show reverted to awarding the winning teams only the $50,000.
Bob Tuschman, general manager of the Food Network, had gotten several pitches for a food truck themed competition show before settling on the show that would become The Great Food Truck Race. He believed it to be ideal because it combined the Survivor-style reality show competition with the rising trend of food trucks. [4] Tyler Florence was immediately on board and as the show grew and got renewed, so did the food truck scene. Florence believed the food truck trend grew in large part because of the economic slump around the early 2000s, and his show "helped invent an entirely new genre of restaurants". [5]
Worst Cooks in America
Chef Tyler Florence returns to the kitchen to challenge reigning champ Chef Anne Burrell to a rematch. An open casting call attracts some of the worst cooks that they've seen yet, but they choose 14 recruits to train back at culinary boot camp. These "home cooks" make their signature dishes, and after an unsavory tasting, Anne and Tyler pick their teams and attempt to teach them how to make a well-balanced dinner.
Getting Stuffed
Chef Anne Burrell and Chef Tyler Florence test the recruits' food knowledge in a game show-style battle of "Family Food," where they go head-to-head to win steps for an incomplete recipe. After the game, they clumsily attempt to fill in the blanks in their partial recipes and cook the dish. Then, they all must stuff and prepare a delicate cut of meat.
50 Shades of Flavor
The recruits learn all about flavor combinations by taste-testing some unlikely pairings, then the Skill Drill tests their creativity as they construct unique ice cream sandwiches. The flavor showdown continues when the recruits must create their own unique filling for empanadas, and two recruits fail to deliver.
Taking It to the Streets
Chef Anne Burrell and Chef Tyler Florence give the recruits a hard lesson in kitchen multi-tasking, as they must cook four eggs, each in a different style -- leaving some of them scrambling for time, and others cracking under the pressure! Then, the kitchen gets even hotter when the recruits make four different Asian street food dishes.
The Cod Squad
The remaining recruits must use exotic proteins to grind out some unforgettable burgers. After serving their original sliders to Chef Anne Burrell and Chef Tyler Florence, the recruits learn they must each fillet a whole cod to make homemade fish and chips.
Blast From the Past
For the last Skill Drill, Chef Anne Burrell and Chef Tyler Florence challenge the final four recruits to replicate a dish. With no help from their mentors, the recruits must rely on their taste buds and newfound skills. The trials continue when the recruits must cook a revamped version of their Day 1 signature dishes for their loved ones -- but their loved ones don't know which recruit cooked what dish and could unwittingly send their own loved one packing!
Final Food Fight 8
Chef Anne Burrell and Chef Tyler Florence each work with their final remaining recruit to plan a refined three-course menu that will be served to a panel of culinary experts. Anne and Tyler battle for bragging rights as the recruits' cooking skills are put to the ultimate test in a professional kitchen, but in the end, only the dishes can prove which recruit has gone from worst to best and will win the $25,000 prize!
Questions from fans of Guy Fieri
I get quite a few emails and questions from fans in the comments sections of this blog. I collected a few questions and sent them off to Guy Fieri's publicists in New York to get a few answers. Here's what I found out!
Q: Guy's Big Bite cutting board surface - The set for GBB season 7 has a beautiful HUGE cutting board, flush with the counter. I've been asked from what material it is made. Wood, we know. But what kind of wood?
A: Cross cut walnut, produced by the Vermont Butcher Block (website).
Q: Guy's Big Bite furniture - A reader just wrote in today asking about the brand of furniture in the TV area of Guys' Big Bite?
A: There is a lot of furniture, but the chairs and ottomans are Aemes (Knoll).
Q: Guy's Holiday shirt - A grey shirt with a Santa on the back. Season 6 | Episode: 10 (Airdate: 12/7/08) Guy's Holiday Spread. Don't suppose that was wardrobe's offering? Whatever info you have would be great.
A: No idea, sorry
Q: Chefography: Guy Fieri, Guy's Big Bite and Next Food Network Star Season 2 - People are looking for these on YouTube any movement or plans to release these on DVD?
A Haven't a clue.
Q: Tex Wasabi's Pork Slider recipe - I hear they're delicious. Care to share the recipes?
A: Unfortunately this is proprietary information so we can't share the recipe at this time.
Q: What is the current status of the Guy Fieri Foundation status? We've heard bits and pieces, but it's been a while since we had an update.
A: The GF Foundation is still in development stages. We'll keep you updated as it progresses.
Q: Chef Coats from the road show - They're a hit. Who made them?
A:We are looking at creating a retail version. In development right now. [Since asking this question, I've found that the chef coats were made by ChefWorks.
And just last night, I had a Twitter conversation with a fan about the red Camaro, as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. It appears that the car used in the Alaska episodes is not the same as the car used in the continental United States episodes.
This, of course, makes perfect sense. It would be unreasonably costly to trailer a car all the way up to Alaska. But I've got to give credit to a viewer who noticed the small differences.
You'll see in the picture above, the Camaro used in Oklahoma (upper right) is painted black on the back and the antenna is on the rear left-hand side. Whereas the Camaro used at the Silver Gulch in Alaska (left and lower right) is painted red on the back panel, with the antenna on the front right-hand side. :)
And speaking of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Joe's Farm Grill is celebrating "Triple D Month" during the month of March with specials and Guy Fieri-oriented events. Click here for more.
And click here to read about the "Triple D effect," a significant increase in business for the Oklahoma restaurants visited by Guy Fieri.
Austin food truck wannabes compete on Food Network's newest show
The Food Network ventured into Austin earlier this year to find dynamic duos for its newest show, Food Truck Face Off. Locals flocked to the casting call in hopes that their food truck concept might win them their own restaurant on wheels.
In the end, eight Austin teams were selected for the show, which filmed two episodes around town. Each episode of Food Truck Face Off features four new teams presenting their food truck ideas to the judges. The two teams with the best concepts face off in a two-day battle and the winning team takes home the grand prize: their very own food truck for a year.
Host Jesse Palmer hits the streets of Austin with food truck wannabes on the "Showdown on South Congress" episode, which airs October 2. Watch for struggles on day one, when one team wrestles with flavors and fryers and the other proves its concept promises more than it delivers. On day two, the teams go up against some of Austin's well-loved food trucks at a popular (but undisclosed) venue.
While the Food Network won't divulge more details about the local teams, you can tune into the show on Thursday, October 2 at 7 pm to find out which new food truck concept will be rolling around Austin in the near future. A second Austin episode will air later in the season.
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Chef Chart Edit
Chef Anne Burrell has led the Red team in every season to date.
| Season | Blue Team Mentor | Number of Contestants | Debut Date | Finale Date | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beau MacMillan | 12 | January 3, 2010 | February 1, 2010 | Anne |
| 2 | Robert Irvine | 16 | January 2, 2011 | February 20, 2011 | |
| 3 | Bobby Flay | February 12, 2012 | April 1, 2012 | ||
| 4 | Bobby Flay | 15 | February 17, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | Bobby |
| 5 | Bobby Flay | 14 | February 16, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | |
| 6 | Tyler Florence | January 4, 2015 | February 15, 2015 | Anne | |
| 7/Celebrity 1 | Rachael Ray | 7 | September 23, 2015 | October 28, 2015 | |
| 8 | Tyler Florence | 14 | January 4, 2016 | February 14, 2016 | |
| 9/Celebrity 2 | Rachael Ray | 9 | September 14, 2016 | November 2, 2016 | Rachael |
| 10 | Rachael Ray | 16 | January 1, 2017 | March 5, 2017 | Anne |
| 11/Celebrity 3 | Rachael Ray | 8 | August 23, 2017 | October 11, 2017 | Rachael |
| 12 | Tyler Florence | 16 | January 7, 2018 | March 11, 2018 | Anne |
| 13/Celebrity 4 | Tyler Florence | 7 | April 15, 2018 | May 20, 2018 | Tyler |
| 14 | Robert Irvine | 14 | August 12, 2018 | September 24, 2018 | Robert |
| 15 | Tyler Florence | 15 | January 6, 2019 | March 3, 2019 | Anne |
| 16/Celebrity 5 | Tyler Florence | 8 | April 21, 2019 | June 2, 2019 | |
| 17 | Bobby Flay | 14 | August 4, 2019 | September 22, 2019 | Bobby |
| 18 | Alton Brown | 16 | January 5, 2020 | March 8, 2020 | Anne |
| 19/Celebrity 6 | Tyler Florence | 7 | May 10, 2020 | June 14, 2020 | |
| 20 | Alex Guarnaschelli | 14 | June 21, 2020 | August 2, 2020 | Alex |
| 21 | Carla Hall | January 3, 2021 | February 28, 2021 [3] | Carla | |
| 22/Best of the Worst | Michael Symon | 8 | April 25, 2021 | May 30, 2021 | TBA |
Chefs Beau MacMillan and Anne Burrell lead an intense culinary boot camp. They have six recruits each, and every week they must eliminate one recruit from each of their teams until there is only one from each team left. The final two create a three-course meal to fool a panel of restaurant critics into believing that the meal was created by the acclaimed chefs.
Recruits Edit
Twelve chefs competed in the first season of Worst Cooks in America. Hometowns and occupations are available from the Food Network website. [4] [5] Chef Anne's team was known as the Red Team and Chef Beau's team was known as the Blue Team.
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Coleman | 23 | Brooklyn, New York | Marketing Website editor | Winner February 1 |
| Jennifer "Jenny" Cross | 21 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Waitress | Runner-up February 1 |
| Jennifer "Jen" Vecchio | 38 | Cumberland, Rhode Island | Dance Studio Owner | Eliminated January 31 |
| Eddie Chang | 32 | Jersey City, New Jersey | IT project manager | |
| Marque Hernandez | 41 | Brea, California | Director of Clinical Operations | Eliminated January 24 |
| Rebecca Hooper | 43 | Sandy, Utah | Salon Owner | |
| Sophia Gettys | 27 | Aurora, Colorado | Stay-at-home Mom | Eliminated January 17 |
| Susie Shoman | 53 | Georgetown, South Carolina | Grants administrator and entrepreneur | |
| Kelly Johnson | 31 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Corporate litigation attorney | Eliminated January 10 |
| David Summey | 29 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Salesman | |
| Wilhelmina Josephine | 29 | Aliso Viejo, California | Insurance claims adjuster | Eliminated January 3 |
| Hamed Hamad | 27 | North Hollywood, California | Journalist and fashion consultant |
Contestant progress and episodes Edit
Baseline Challenge: 24 of the Worst Cooks in America were brought to Boot Camp. With 45 minutes on the clock, the chef had to cook a dish and whoever has the worst dishes were to be picked for teams. What the recruits didn't know was that Anne and Beau would only select the 12 worst of the worst for boot camp, and they also didn't know that Anne and Beau would pick for their opponent's team.
Team Selection: Beau gives Anne Jenny, Eddie, Hamed, Rachel, Rebecca, and Kelly. Anne Gives Beau Sophia, Susie, David, Wilhelmina, Marque, and Jen.
Main Dish: Anne made Tuscan Fish Stew, while Beau made Poached Tiger Prawns with Littleneck Clams, Bok Choy, and Shiitake Mushrooms. Each team had one hour to replicate their respective chef's dish. During the challenge, Hamed, Wilhelmina, Eddie, and David all struggled. Hamed forgot to put his clams on the plate, Eddie overcooked his shrimp and used too much saffron, Wilhelmina's Broth had too much soy sauce, and David messed up the garnish.
Elimination: After tasting, Rebecca and Marque were named the winners on their respective teams, and Sophia, Rachel, Jenny, Jen, Kelly, and Susie didn't have the best dishes, but they also didn't have the worst dishes and they were deemed safe from elimination. Hamed and Eddie were the bottom two on the red team, and Wihelmina and David with the bottom two on the blue team, but in the end, Hamed and Wihelmina were sent home.
Skill Drill: The chefs bring the recruits to Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse to teach them about classic knife skills such as Julienne and Slicing.
Casting for season 2 of Worst Cooks in America was held at the LA Marriott Burbank Airport, Hotel & Convention Center on March 27, 2010. [6] The Food Network also began accepting online video applications for season 2. [7] Food Network's website announced that Robert Irvine would replace Beau MacMillan for season 2. Season 2 debuted on January 2, 2011. [8] In this season the chefs had eight recruits each.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua "Joshie" Berger | 36 | Brooklyn, New York | Attorney | Winner February 20 |
| Georgann "Georg" Coleman | 38 | Chicago, Illinois | Speech pathologist | Runner-up February 20 |
| Carlos Manuel | 28 | Atlanta, Georgia | Banker | Eliminated February 13 |
| Kelsey Milos | 22 | Kings, Illinois | Hair stylist | |
| Kat Rose | 37 | Newnan, Georgia | Stay-at-home mother | Eliminated February 6 |
| Tyrone "Ty" Miller | 33 | Trenton, New Jersey | Property manager | |
| Jennifer "Jen" MacLean | 43 | Sparta, New Jersey | Operating room nurse | Eliminated January 30 |
| Kelly Gray | 32 | New York City | Aerobics instructor | |
| Erika Rumsey | 27 | Elgin, Illinois | Account manager | Eliminated January 23 |
| Anna Altomari | 44 | Aliso Viejo, California | RN Case manager | |
| Priscilla Harden | 60 | Sugar Land, Texas | Retired teacher | Eliminated January 16 |
| Matt Crespi | 24 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | PhD Student | |
| Anthony Scinto | 32 | Crestwood, Illinois | Mechanical engineer | Eliminated January 9 |
| Jeff Longcor | 25 | Somerville, Massachusetts | Environmental contractor | |
| Lina Yu | 28 | Arcadia, California | Production manager | Eliminated January 2 |
| Eric Ricupero | 34 | Quincy, Massachusetts | Bar owner |
Contestant progress Edit
Differences between seasons 1 and 2 Edit
In the first episode, a group of selected novice cooks were to prepare a dish from scratch so the chefs would get an idea of how poor their skills were. After tasting all the items, the chefs took turns picking team members for their rival chef. The first season started off with 24 novice cooks but only the worst 12 were chosen for a team. In the second season, the first episode began with 16 amateurs and all took part for the remainder of that episode.
In the penultimate episode of the season, the remaining four recruits learned and replicated a dessert. After this, in the first season, the recruits had to instruct a group of high school students how to replicate the dessert recipe. In the second one, the recruits were assigned the dessert to serve after both chefs, and a special guest enjoyed a main dish.
After learning and replicating a dessert, the recruits had to prepare a meal for both chefs and a surprise guest, usually a spouse or other family member. The first season's main dishes were an improved version of the recruits’ audition meal. The special guests in the second season got to choose what they wanted the students to make them.
Two recruits remained in the final episode and had to prepare an appetizer, main dish, and dessert for a panel of three food critics. The critics in season 1 thought that the final meal was prepared by the chefs until after they sampled all the courses. In season 2, the critics learned their meal was prepared by the recruits immediately after entering the restaurant.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Powers | 40 | Los Angeles, California | Stay-at-home mother | Winner April 1 |
| Vinnie Caligiuri | 47 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mortgage broker | Runner-up April 1 |
| Melissa Rhodes | 28 | Naples, Florida | Nursing Student | Eliminated March 25 |
| David Shelton | 26 | Longview, Texas | Unemployed | |
| Tiffany Michelle | 27 | Los Angeles, California | Poker player and actress | Eliminated March 18 |
| Dorothy Strouhal | 38 | Cove, Texas | Make-up artist | |
| Anthony Schiano | 33 | Massapequa, New York | Mechanical engineer | Eliminated March 11 |
| Benjamin Dennis | 37 | Dallas, Texas | Stay-at-home father | Quit March 11 |
| Sean Bennett | 36 | New York City | Automotive Spokesperson | Eliminated March 4 |
| Sarina Weeraprajuk | 31 | West Covina, California | Wedding photographer | |
| Erica Weidner | 53 | Long Beach, New York | Court Reporter Student | Eliminated February 26 |
| Robert "Bob" Tamke | 44 | Massapequa Park, New York | DJ | |
| Sherrill Moss-Solomon | 55 | New York City | Fundraiser | Eliminated February 19 |
| Rachel Margolin | 31 | New York City | Night Club Promoter | |
| Richard Chen | 55 | Queens, New York | Attorney | Eliminated February 12 |
| Libby Floyd | 46 | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | ShopNBC host [11] |
Contestant progress Edit
^Note 1 : In Episode 3, Team Bobby (blue team) won the first challenge he therefore got to choose one person from Team Anne (red team) to go to his team, and then choose one person from his team to go to the other team. He chose David to go to Team Anne's team and chose Melissa from Team Anne's team to join his team.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alina Bolshakova | 28 | Riga, Latvia | Caretaker/Actress | Winner March 31 |
| Rasheeda Brown | 30 | Germantown, Maryland | Correctional Officer | Runner-up March 31 |
| Chet Pourciau † | 40 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Interior designer | Eliminated March 24 |
| Suzanne "Sue" Mangogna | 42 | Northport, New York | Salon manager | |
| Carla Johnson | 47 | Long Beach, California | Alcohol & Drug Counselor | Eliminated March 17 |
| Michael Haydin | 25 | Rye Brook, New York | Accountant | |
| Carrie Lee Riggins | 32 | Carmel, New York | Ballerina/Actress | Eliminated March 10 |
| Crystal Lonneberg | 30 | Weehawken, New Jersey | Actress/Artist | |
| Aadip Desai | 36 | Sacramento, California | Writer/Musician | Eliminated March 3 |
| Alex Stein | 26 | Dallas, Texas | Bail Bondsman | |
| Michael "Big Mike" Paul | 24 | Thomson, Georgia | Woodworker | Eliminated February 24 |
| Robert "Dr. Bob" Schaefer | 58 | Pleasant Hill, California | Chiropractor | |
| Tim Burger | 42 | Novi, Michigan | Former Marine | Eliminated February 17 |
| Diana De Rosa | 62 | Huntington, New York | Photographer |
Contestant progress Edit
†: Contestant died after filming.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Brauner | 37 | Redlands, California | Tattoo Artist | Winner March 31 |
| Jamie Thomas | 41 | New York City | Flight Attendant | Runner-up March 31 |
| Daniel "Danny" Beyda | 43 | Long Island, New York | Radiologist | Eliminated March 24 |
| Mike Glazer | 30 | Chicago, Illinois | Writer | |
| Carie Pullano-Keller | 34 | Chester, Virginia | Promotional Model | Eliminated March 17 |
| Stephanie St. Aubin | 26 | Washington, DC | Secretary | |
| Danielle Ruiz-Wiley | 25 | Staten Island, New York | Stay at Home Mom | Eliminated March 10 |
| Carol Holder | 64 | New York City | Real Estate Broker | |
| Joe Slaughter | 28 | Los Angeles, California | Actor/Dancer | Eliminated March 3 |
| Ken Hsu | 29 | Seattle, Washington | Personal Trainer | |
| Lance Green | 31 | New York City | Music Producer | Eliminated February 24 |
| Benjamin "Benji" Hunter Brown III | 29 | Nashville, Tennessee | Live Music Booking Agent | |
| Muneerah Warner | 33 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Abstinence Advisor | Eliminated February 16 |
| Casey Pentony | 26 | Hollywood, California | Nurse |
Contestant progress Edit
^Note 1 : In Episode 3 Team Anne (red team) won the first challenge, she therefore got to choose one person from Team Bobby (blue team) to go to her team, and then chose one person from her team to go to the other team. She chose Stephanie to go to Team Bobby's team and chose Carie from Team Bobby's team to join her team.
Tyler Florence joined Anne Burrell to host season 6, replacing Bobby Flay after 3 seasons. The season premiered on January 4, 2015 to 2,123,000 viewers. [12] The second episode was lower at 1,456,000 viewers, [13] with the third episode rising to 1,732,000 viewers [14] and the fourth episode reached 1,689,000 viewers. [15] the 5th episode reached 1,634,000 viewers. The sixth episode received 1.55 million viewers. [16]
Recruits Edit
Contestant progress Edit
Rachael Ray joins Anne Burrell to host season 7. The winner earns a $50,000 donation for their chosen charity. Because this season had only 7 total recruits, each team's worst recruit from that week's Main Dish challenge competed head to head in a quickfire elimination challenge instead of eliminating both recruits each week. This challenge involved more basic cooking techniques (e.g. knife skills) and the winner would be decided by a blind judging from both Anne and Rachael. The winning recruit stayed in the competition while the losing recruit was eliminated.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni "JWoww" Farley | 29 | Reality Television Star | Winner October 28 |
| Kendra Wilkinson | 30 | Former Playboy Model & Television Personality | Runner-up October 28 |
| Ellen Cleghorne | 49 | Saturday Night Live Actress | Eliminated October 21 |
| Barry Williams | 60 | The Brady Bunch Actor | Eliminated October 14 |
| Chris Soules | 33 | The Bachelor Star | Eliminated October 7 |
| Jaleel White | 38 | Actor, Television Host | Eliminated September 30 |
| Dean Cain | 48 | Television Actor | Eliminated September 23 |
Contestant progress Edit
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Slater | 24 | Rancho Cucamonga, California | Construction Worker | Winner February 14 |
| Lawrence Crawford | 26 | Deptford, New Jersey | Army Combat Medic | Runner-up February 14 |
| Ginny Meerman | 50 | Millersville, Maryland | Project Supervisor | Eliminated February 7 |
| Taylor Hooper | 24 | Boston, Massachusetts | Marine Veteran | |
| Holgie Forrester | 66 | Twentynine Palms, California | Retired/Actress | Eliminated January 31 |
| Chanda Havard | 36 | Chicago, Illinois | Real Estate Agent | |
| Donna Koen | 60 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | Lunch Lady & Hairdresser | Eliminated January 24 |
| Rachel Thomas | 27 | Tampa, Florida | Stay-at-Home Wife | |
| Ernie Adkins | 44 | Mardela Springs, Maryland | Truck driver | Eliminated January 17 |
| Glenda Galeano | 40 | Miami, Florida | Event Coordinator/Actress | |
| Ty Snow | 39 | Pasadena, California | Special Education Teacher | Eliminated January 10 |
| Cindy Nguyen | 28 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Bartender | |
| David Fouts | 42 | Wales, Wisconsin | Senior Project Manager | Eliminated January 4 |
| Jeni Erdman | 51 | Dousman, Wisconsin | Group Tour Coordinator |
Contestant progress Edit
Rachael Ray returns with Anne Burrell to host season 2 of the Celebrity Edition. The winner earns a $50,000 donation for their chosen charity. The season premiered on September 14, 2016 to 1,185,000 viewers. [17]
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loni Love | 44 | The Real Co-Host & Comedian | Winner November 2 |
| Nicole Sullivan | 46 | Former MadTV Star, comedian, & Actress | Runner-up November 2 |
| John Henson | 49 | Former Talk Soup & Wipeout host | Eliminated October 26 |
| Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino | 34 | Reality Television Personality | |
| Matt Dallas | 33 | Television Actor & YouTube Personality | Eliminated October 19 |
| Mindy Cohn | 50 | The Facts of Life & Scooby-Doo Actress | Eliminated October 12 |
| Tommy Davidson | 52 | Comedian & Actor | Eliminated September 28 |
| Barbara Eden | 85 | Film & Television Actress (I Dream of Jeannie & Harper Valley P.T.A.) | Eliminated September 21 |
| Kenya Moore | 45 | Miss USA 1993 & The Real Housewives of Atlanta Star | Eliminated September 14 |
Rachael Ray joins Anne Burrell to host season 10. The season premiered on January 1, 2017. [18]
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Mar | 35 | Burbank, California | Photographer | Winner March 5 |
| Ann Odogwu | 34 | Houston, Texas | Flight Attendant | Runner-up March 5 |
| Laura Docker | 36 | Fort Worth, Texas | Lawyer | Eliminated February 26 |
| Mandy Thornton | 24 | Hanover, Massachusetts | Medical Assistant | |
| Adam Cooke | 32 | Rancho Cucamonga, California | Auto Mechanic | Eliminated February 19 |
| Brittany Lenore | 27 | Chicago, Illinois | Spiritual Speaker | |
| Jeff West | 36 | Douglassville, Pennsylvania | Vending Machine President | Eliminated February 12 |
| Kayla Kurtz | 27 | Kent, Ohio | Stay-at-Home Mom | Eliminated January 29 |
| Maria Marcello | 40 | Torrance, California | Stay-at-Home Mom | |
| Matt Josephs | 35 | Richmond, Virginia | Sports Radio Producer | Eliminated January 22 |
| Jake Michaels | 21 | Manteno, Illinois | Model & Singer | Eliminated January 15 |
| Jetta Linda Ostrofsky | 66 | Sacramento, California | Retired | |
| Stephen Hawkins | 67 | Temecula, California | Retired | Eliminated January 8 |
| Buffy Mykkanen | 29 | Portland, Oregon | Tech Support | |
| Cedrick Miller | 22 | El Paso, Texas | Cashier | Eliminated January 1 |
| Lester Turchin | 65 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Retired |
Contestant progress Edit
In Episode 6, Both Chef Anne and Chef Rachael decided not to send anyone from their teams home.
Rachael Ray returns with Anne Burrell to host season 3 of the Celebrity Edition. The season premiered on August 23, 2017. [19] [20]
Recruits Edit
- Note: Vivica was originally eliminated on September 20. In Episode 7, airing on October 4, both Vivica and Sean returned to the competition for a redemption skill drill. Vivica won the drill, re-entered the competition and was then eliminated for the second time following the main challenge.
Contestant progress Edit
Three contestants from this season—runner-up Steven Crowley, Sharon Shvarzman, and Kevin Pettice—would compete in, and win, season 9 of The Great Food Truck Race.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazell Mckenzie | 36 | Brooklyn, New York | Graduate Student | Winner March 11 |
| Steven Crowley | 31 | New York City | Real estate broker | Runner-up March 11 |
| Asaf Goren | 25 | Los Angeles, California | Dancer | Eliminated March 4 |
| Sharon Shvarzman | 32 | Staten Island, New York | Drag Performer | |
| Shatima Ruffin | 34 | Hampton Roads, Virginia | Receptionist | Eliminated February 25 |
| Lacey Stout | 28 | Collinsville, Oklahoma | Stay-at-Home Mom | |
| Robyn Hayden | 31 | Charleston, South Carolina | Balloon Artist | Eliminated February 18 |
| Brandon Arroyo | 27 | Cleveland, Ohio | Sports Reporter | Eliminated February 11 |
| Spencer Nick | 25 | Chicago, Illinois | Graduate Student | |
| Sylvia Jefferies | 47 | Charleston, South Carolina | Stay-at-Home Mom | Quit January 28 |
| Lily Frey | 63 | Anaheim, California | Retired | Eliminated January 28 |
| Skyler Nick | 25 | Chicago, Illinois | Graduate Student | Eliminated January 21 |
| Priscilla Nguyen | 26 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Receptionist | Eliminated January 14 |
| Kevin Pettice | 24 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Administrative Assistant | |
| Kayrene Curtis | 44 | Rocky River, Ohio | Stay-at-Home Mom | Eliminated January 7 |
| Jonathan Farhat | 37 | Livermore, California | Safety Professional |
Contestant progress Edit
In episode 5, contestants Lacey and Spencer switch teams instead of being eliminated, Lacey on Chef Anne's Team and Spencer on Chef Tyler's team.
Tyler Florence returns with Anne Burrell to host season 4 of the Celebrity Edition. This is the first Celebrity Edition to not feature Rachael Ray as a judge. The season premiered on April 15, 2018. [21]
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Toya Jackson | 61 | Singer & Icon | Winner May 20 |
| Ian Ziering | 53 | Beverly Hills, 90210 star | Runner-up May 20 |
| Catherine Bach | 64 | The Dukes of Hazzard Star | Eliminated May 13 |
| Oscar Nunez | 59 | The Office Star | |
| Maria Bamford | 48 | Comedian | Eliminated May 6 |
| Nolan Gould | 19 | Modern Family Star | Eliminated April 29 |
| Bronson Pinchot | 58 | Perfect Strangers star | Eliminated April 22 |
Contestant progress Edit
Robert Irvine rejoined Anne Burrell to host season 14.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Garcia | 22 | Miami, Florida | Model | Winner September 24 |
| Sarah Harris | 23 | Porum, Oklahoma | Equine Therapist | Runner-up September 24 |
| Janese Henry | 30 | Spring Lake, North Carolina | Stay-at-Home Mom | Finalist September 24 |
| Timmy Thok | 29 | New York City | Underwear Model, Bartender | |
| Carla Waddell | 46 | Alexandria, Virginia | Human Resources | Eliminated September 10 |
| Frank Scuderi | 40 | Maple Shade, New Jersey | Operations Manager | |
| Rudy Rehburg | 30 | Chicago, Illinois | Property Preservation Specialist | Eliminated September 3 |
| Jessica Paulson | 26 | Oakley, California | EMT | |
| Kimberly D. Worthy [A] | 33 | Atlanta, Georgia | Writer | Eliminated August 26 |
| Copan Combs | 30 | Stillwater, Oklahoma | Academic Recruiter | |
| Linda Martin | 60 | Somerville, Massachusetts | Retired | Eliminated August 19 |
| Marcus Ellis | 51 | Queens, New York | Mental Health Counselor | |
| Maryann Rapisarda | 67 | Valdosta, Georgia | Retired | Eliminated August 12 |
| Robbie DeRaffele | 30 | Hackensack, New Jersey | Superman Impersonator |
Contestant progress Edit
Tyler Florence joins Anne Burrell to host season 15. Since the number of contestants is odd, one of them is eliminated before getting into the teams.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Wolfe | 31 | Richmond, Texas | Stay-at-home Mom | Winner March 3 |
| Brittany Carel | 23 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Model | Runner-up March 3 |
| Travele Judon | 32 | Chicago, Illinois | Insurance Sales | Eliminated February 24 |
| Brett Azar | 31 | Rahway, New Jersey | Arnold Schwarzenegger Body Double | |
| Mickey Wentz | 50 | Denver, Colorado | Math Teacher | Eliminated February 17 |
| Carmelle Bull | 66 | Atlanta, Georgia | Server | |
| Cameron Pennington | 19 | Grayson, Kentucky | Sandwich Artist | Eliminated February 3 |
| Kat Schuessler | 27 | Kent, Ohio | Fast Food Employee | |
| Antoinette Wills | 49 | Washington D.C. | Secretary | Eliminated January 27 |
| Terry Yu | 52 | Stockton, California | Prison Pharmacist | |
| Sponjetta Parrish | 40 | Athens, Georgia | Online Saleswoman | Eliminated January 20 |
| Alten Poblete | 27 | San Diego, California | Dog Walker | |
| Cody Medler | 24 | Los Angeles, California | Service Car Driver | Eliminated January 13 |
| Caitlin Rose | 32 | Brick, New Jersey | Salon Receptionist | |
| Chaz Oakley | 53 | Ninilchik, Alaska | Artist | Eliminated January 6 |
Contestant progress Edit
- Red : Team Anne
- Blue : Team Tyler
- Chaz was eliminated after the baseline challlenge because his dish was the worst.
Tyler Florence returns with Anne Burrell to host the fifth run of the Celebrity Edition. The season premiered on April 21, 2019. [22]
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonya Harding | 48 | Retired Figure Skater/Reality TV Personality | Winner June 2 |
| Alec Mapa | 53 | Actor/Comedian/Writer | Runner-up June 2 |
| Jim J. Bullock | 64 | Actor/Comedian | Eliminated May 26 |
| Kym Whitley | 57 | Comedian/Actress | |
| Jonathan Lipnicki | 28 | Actor/Producer | Eliminated May 12 |
| Morgan Fairchild | 69 | Actress | Eliminated May 5 |
| Taryn Manning | 40 | Actress/Singer | Walked off show April 28 |
| Jimmie Walker | 71 | Actor/Comedian | Eliminated April 21 |
Contestant progress Edit
Bobby Flay joins Anne Burrell to host season 17. The season, featuring 14 recruits, debuted on August 4, 2019. [23]
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Read | 29 | Bronx, New York | Zumba Instructor for Seniors | Winner September 22 |
| Juliann Sheldon | 28 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Professional Cheerleader | Runner-up September 22 |
| Kayla Longstreth | 23 | Firestone, Colorado | Dance Instructor | Eliminated September 15 |
| Father Adam Young | 34 | Cranston, Rhode Island | Priest | |
| Gina Lam | 28 | San Diego, California | Banker | Eliminated September 8 |
| Peter Smerlas | 36 | Waltham, Massachusetts | Construction Worker & Rapper | |
| Laith Wallschleger | 26 | Tampa, Florida | Former Professional Football Player | Eliminated September 1 |
| Sharon Grant | 53 | Dallas, Texas | Minister | |
| Mercedes "Sadie" Manda | 20 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | College Student | Eliminated August 25 |
| Karma Ann Moody | 47 | Hayesville, North Carolina | Bridal Shop Owner | |
| Terry Grawey | 62 | Peoria, Illinois | Hypnotist | Eliminated August 11 |
| Jonathan Beyer | 37 | New York, New York | Opera singer | |
| Idriss Allison | 30 | Bronx, New York | Transformational Coach | Eliminated August 4 |
| Nina Kharoufeh | 25 | Cliffside Park, New Jersey | News Curator |
Contestant progress Edit
Alton Brown joins Anne Burrell to host season 18. The season, featuring 16 recruits, premiered on January 5, 2020. [24]
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Akins | 24 | Tempe, Arizona | Aspiring Cosmetologist | Winner March 8 |
| Leo Lech | 58 | Washington, West Virginia | Chemist | Runner-up March 8 |
| Kelly Ngoc Mac | 55 | Pasadena, California | Fitness Instructor | Eliminated March 1 |
| Leslie Rivera-Silva | 35 | Washington, D.C. | Hairstylist | |
| Michael "Mike" Jones-Better | 24 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | EMT | Eliminated February 23 |
| Bridget Praytor | 41 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Volleyball Coach | |
| Dr. Lulu Boykin | 67 | Pittsboro, North Carolina | Teaching Artist | Eliminated February 9 |
| Monica Colwell | 25 | Hazard, Kentucky | ER Records Coordinator | |
| Jefferson Goldie | 36 | Chicago, Illinois | Concierge | Eliminated February 2 |
| Ryan Grovey | 30 | Phoenix, Arizona | Mortician/Fitness Instructor | |
| Curtis Long | 38 | Seneca, South Carolina | Plumber | Eliminated January 26 |
| Jolynn Singh | 52 | Allen, Texas | Nurse | |
| Kevin So | 24 | Brooklyn, New York | Online Marketing | Eliminated January 12 |
| Alexandra "Alex" Tiso | 23 | Eastchester, New York | Radio Promotions Assistant | |
| Dakota Klaes | 30 | New York, New York | Account Executive | Eliminated January 5 |
| Joe Deese | 30 | Fultondale, Alabama | Inventory Clerk |
Contestant progress Edit
Tyler Florence returns with Anne Burrell to host the sixth run of the Celebrity Edition. The season premiered on May 10, 2020.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Adams | 35 | Bachelor in Paradise Star | Winner June 14 |
| Johnny Bananas | 37 | The Challenge Star | Runner-up June 14 |
| Dave Coulier | 60 | Full House Star | Eliminated June 7 |
| Bridget Everett | 47 | Comedian & Actress | |
| Robin Givens | 55 | Actress | Eliminated May 31 |
| Sonja Morgan | 56 | The Real Housewives of New York City Star | Eliminated May 24 |
| Brian Posehn | 53 | Comedian and Actor | Eliminated May 17 |
Contestant progress Edit
Alex Guarnaschelli joins Anne Burrell to host season 20. The season debuted on June 21, 2020. [25]
The entire run of this season, along with text summaries of it, was pulled from all Discovery platforms on January 23, 2021, after the season's champion, Ariel Robinson, was charged with homicide by child abuse with her husband for the death of her three-year-old adopted daughter. [26] [27]
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel "Ari" Robinson [B] | 28 | Simpsonville, South Carolina | Teacher | Winner August 2 |
| Zack Ignoffo | 26 | Chicago, Illinois | Model | Runner-up August 2 |
| Dolores Aguilar-Fernandez | 45 | Cypress, Texas | Recruiter | Eliminated July 26 |
| Darian Barnes | 40 | Rahway, New Jersey | Teacher/Ex-Football Player | |
| Domaine Javier [C] | 28 | San Gabriel, California | Nursing Supervisor/Trans Actress-Writer | Eliminated July 19 |
| Eric Smart | 59 | Los Angeles, California | Special Investigator | |
| Louisa Sharamatyan [D] | 30 | Glendale, California | Social Media Manager | Eliminated July 12 |
| Evan Baker | 35 | Bismarck, North Dakota | Professional Fundraiser | |
| Denise Schroder | 47 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Real Estate Agent | Eliminated July 5 |
| Johannes "Yo" Phelps | 46 | Davenport, Iowa | Realtor | |
| Erin Sullivan | 38 | Mayfield, Kentucky | Federal Employee | Eliminated June 28 |
| Brianna Weidenbach | 24 | Martin, Tennessee | Caregiver | |
| Holly Brooks | 66 | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Intuitive Psychic Counselor | Eliminated June 21 |
| Julie "Jewels" McIlroy | 50 | Syracuse, New York | Community Habilitation Specialist |
Contestant progress Edit
Carla Hall joins Anne Burrell to host season 21. The season debut on January 3, 2021 with a 90-minute premiere. Immediately following, spin-off companion series Worst Cooks in America: Dirty Dishes begins its first-ever run. [30] The show sees former boot camp contestants and comedians commenting on past episodes. [31]
An additional twist added this season is the "Danger Zone," in which the worst recruit on each team in the Skill Drill must cook their Main Dish at the stations used by Burrell and Hall in demonstrating the recipe, giving the mentors the ability to keep a close eye on them as they cook.
Recruits Edit
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Leverette | 37 | Banner Elk, North Carolina | Bartender | Winner February 28 |
| Cameron Bartlett | 20 | Norman, Oklahoma | Student | Runner-up February 28 |
| JJ Hurt | 35 | Atlanta, Georgia | Tech Support Supervisor | Finalist February 28 |
| Chandali Gullick | 29 | Wichita, Kansas | Customer Service | |
| McKayla Carter | 21 | Blackshear, Georgia | Model | Eliminated February 14 |
| Tiffany Billingsly | 35 | Greenwood, Indiana | Music Teacher | |
| Ayesha Dwyer | 43 | Wadsworth, Illinois | Children's Book Author | Eliminated January 31 |
| Laura Marie Moore | 23 | Los Angeles, California | NHL Cheerleader | |
| Joey Kinsley | 26 | Rocky River, Ohio | Digital Marketing Specialist | Eliminated January 17 |
| Mo Nooreldin | Kirkland, Washington | Dental Assistant | ||
| Stephanie James | 40 | Chicago, Illinois | Postal Clerk | Eliminated January 10 |
| Watik Aleem | Aurora, Colorado | Army Veteran | ||
| Jonathan Hanna | New York, New York | Hand Model | Eliminated January 3 | |
| Joy Blessing | 65 | Jacksonville, Florida | Wedding Officiant |
Contestant progress Edit
Michael Symon joins Anne Burrell for the first time to host a new Best of the Worst season where fan-favorite recruits from past seasons return for another chance at redemption. The season premiered on April 25, 2021. [32]
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