Reality TV Alum converge on The Food Network

Big Brother, DWTS, The Challenge, RuPaul Drag Race to name a few. Will have some of their notorious or nicest alums  showing off their lack of cooking skills. That’s right, several celebrities will be competing on Worst Cook In America.

Reality TV Alum

The most improved cook wins $25,000 US for a charity of their choice.

This season is  Worst Cook In America Heroes vs Villains! Not only will 3 course meals be served up. But it is a guarantee that drama will be served as a main dish or side dish. Alums from several reality shows will give the chefs a run for their money.

Chef Jeff Mauro is returning as the chef for The Heroes. Jeff is known as ‘The Sandwich King’. His recruit last season actually won. He is co-host on the controversial show ‘The Kitchen, and has been a judge on other Food Network shows.

Joining Jeff and heading up The Villains is none other than Chef Antonia Lofaso. Antonia came in 4th place on ‘Top Chef’ season 4. She has also appeared on ‘Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime’ as the head chef. Chef Lofaso hosted ‘Beach Brawl’ in 2022 and 2023.

Reality TV Alums make up teams

The Heroes Team  features Sebastian Bach ( singer, Skid Row), Cheryl Burke( Dancing With The Stars), Frankie Grande ( actor, Big Brother, Reindeer Games)’ Along with Adam Rippon ( Stars On Mars, Olympic Figure Skater) and Trinity ( RuPaul’s Drag Race)

Team Villain features Wes Bergman( The Challenge, House of Villains), Bartise Bowden(Love Is Blind, Perfect Match), Corinne Olypios (The Bachelor). Along with Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard (Flavor of Love, House of Villains, I love NY) and Rachel Reilly ( Big Brother, Amazing Race, The Traitors US).

The show promises the most outrageous challenges from comic book themed ‘Flavor City’ to royal food inspired by “Games of Scones’. They stated the premiere is an episode we don’t want to miss.

Each week the recruits will prepare a three course meal for judges Gino D’Acampo, Judy Joo and Kelsey Barnard Clark. A recruit is eliminated each week until there are only 2 remaining.

The two remaining recruits face off at the Finale. The judges  decide who is the most improved cook. A donation to the winner’s charity is given in their name in the amount of $25,000 US.

With Wes, Tiffany “New York’ and Rachel all on the villains team, fans of these reality celebrities and Worst Cook can enjoy watching mischief and chaos served with dinner. It will be interesting to watch who Frankie can recruit to serve up payback.

Worst Cook In America premieres January 5th, 2025 with the Finale airing February 2nd, 2025 on The Food Network 8 PM ET. Will you be tuning in? Are you Team Heroes or Team Villains?

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