Food Network has announced the premiere date for the late Chef Anne Burrell’s final season ofWorst Cooks in America.Anne passed away on August 07, 2025, at the age of 55. Her husband, Stuart Claxton, found her unconscious and unresponsive in their Brooklyn, New York home at approximately 7:50 a.m., and emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. The New York City Fire Department had received a call thatAnne had gone into cardiac arrest, but no official cause of death has been released yet.
Food Network has announced the premiere date for the late Chef Anne Burrell’s final season ofWorst Cooks in America.
In an Instagram post,Food Networkannounced thatAnne’s final season ofWorst Cooks in Americawill premiere on Monday, July 28, at 9 p.m. EDT. Anne was joined by new mentor Chef Gabe Bertaccini. The post featured a photograph of Anne smiling in theWorst Cookskitchen and another of her posing with Gabe. The caption read,“This July, we’ll also be airing a brand-new season of Worst Cooks in America, featuring Anne’s final appearance as mentor. Anne was joined by boot camp’s newest mentor, @chefgabebertaccini. The new season kicks off on Monday, July 28 at 9pm.”
In the post,Food Network also announced that the network will be airing a tribute to Anne on Wednesday, June 25. The caption stated,“As a tribute to Anne Burrell, we’ll be celebrating her with a special selection of episodes that will highlight her extraordinary talent as a chef, competitor, and teacher. Tune in on Wednesday, June 25 beginning at 10pm ET/PT.”
What Anne Burrell’s Final Season Of Worst Cooks In America Means For Food Network
It’ll Be Wonderful To See Anne On The Show One Last Time
When Anne was absent from the last season ofWorst Cooks in America, which was a celebrity edition, fans were disappointed and confused and truly missed seeing her on the show. While Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso did a great job with the contestants,Anne had been a mentor since season 1, and no reason was given for why she didn’t return. In fact,Anne had told fans in the comments sectionof an Instagram post that she didn’t know why she wasn’t on the season and that she’d try to return toWorst Cooks in Americain the future.
It’s now bittersweet to find out that Anne really didreturn toWorst Cooks in America. While it’ll be wonderful to see her back on the show, it’s also going to be heartbreaking knowing that it’s her last appearance.Anne was such a perfect mentor for the contestants, winning 15 out of the 27 seasons she worked on, and it was inspiring to see her transform them from kitchen disasters into capable cooks who could whip up restaurant-quality meals for the judges.
Our Take On Anne Burrell’s Final Season Of Worst Cooks In America
Anne’s Legacy Will Live Forever
Although I’m devastated about Anne’s death, I’m pleasantly surprised to see that she returned toWorst Cooks in Americaafter her absence from the last season. I’m thrilled that she had the chance to mentor the contestants one last time before her tragic passing, and I’m looking forward to seeing her on the show again.Anne has created so many memories on the show, from writing with red Sharpie on contestants' fingers for holding their knives incorrectly to growling"Brown food tastes good!“to emphasizing the importance of mis en place when cooking.
Anne has left behind a beautiful legacy. She was truly loved by those who knew her personally and also her fans who admired her from watching her on Food Network. WhileWorst Cooks in Americais a funny and zany show, this new season will take on a deeper meaning as it’s Anne’s last. I look forward to watching Anne one final time inWorst Cooks in America, and I’ll always remember her cooking tips, but, more importantly, her zest for life.
Worst Cooks in Americapremieres on Monday, July 28 at 9 p.m. on Food Network.
