Anne Burrell’s Final Season of ‘Worst Cooks In America’ Premieres July 28
Anne Burrell’s final season of Worst Cooks in America is coming to Food Network. Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible premieres July 28, the network announced on Monday.
Burrell died June 17 at her home in Brooklyn at age 55. An official cause of death has not been determined. The New York Times has reported that her death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose.
“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” Burrell’s family said in a statement shared with People after her death. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”
New season of ‘Worst Cooks in America’ coming to Food Network
Burrell’s last season of Worst Cooks in America showcases recruits who are professional performers and used to stealing the spotlight. But in the kitchen, they are dishing out disasters. She was joined by the new boot camp mentor, Chef Gabe Bertaccini, as they worked together to turn these flops in the kitchen into food masters.
In the premiere, Anne and Gabe attempt to turn a group of culinary train wrecks into kitchen stars. The recruits kick things off by making their signature showstopper dish. Then, in the main dish challenge, they attempt to recreate the chefs’ “winner winner chicken dinner.” Those with promise move on while the rest face elimination. Across the season, with guidance from Anne and Gabe, the recruits will tackle restaurant classics, try to master global cuisines, and compete in the Remote Control Chef challenge, in their bid to be the best of the worst.
Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible premieres Monday, July 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network.
Food Network plans tribute to late Anne Burrell
In addition to a new season of Worst Cooks in America, Food Network is planning a tribute to Burrell. On Wednesday June 25, starting at 10 p.m. ET/PT, it will air a curated selection of encore episodes featuring the late chef and reality TV personality, highlighting her culinary talent and skills as a competitor and teacher. The programming block will include episodes of Guy’s Grocery Games, Worst Cooks in America: Worst of the Worst, and Worst Cooks in America: Boot Camp Diaries.
“Anne Burrell was a one-of-a-kind talent whose loss is being deeply felt by family, friends, and fans,” said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, for Warner Bros. Discovery. “With these special programming events, we hope to honor Anne and celebrate her impact on Food Network and beyond, and to offer fans a way to remember her passion and culinary prowess that ran through everything she did.”
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