Anne Burrell's Last Season Of Worst Cooks In America To Air

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25-06-2025

Last week, beloved chef Anne Burrell died at age 55, with the New York Times recently reporting that authorities are investigating the cause of death as a possible drug overdose.
People previously said that Anne was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' by emergency services who were responding to a 911 call about a reported cardiac arrest.
According to the publication, the New York City Police Department attended Anne's address at around 7:50 a.m. on June 17 — just hours after she took part in her first improv show on the evening of June 16.Anne's family issued an emotional statement when news of the star's death broke, which read: 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered. 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."
Anne was best known for her work on the Food Network, specifically the iconic series Worst Cooks In America, which she had hosted since its premiere in January 2010.
And on Tuesday, it was confirmed that Anne's final season of the show, dubbed Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible, will air next month. The season will see Anne face off against a brand new boot camp mentor, Italian chef Gabe Bertaccini, in a bid to transform bad amateur cooks into talented chefs. The season will premiere on July 28 — over a month after Anne's death.
Food Network previously shared their plans to dedicate the evening of June 25 (today) to Anne's work on their programs by showcasing some of her best moments from her decades on their network.
Per Entertainment Weekly, Warner Bros. Discovery's Head of Food Content, Betsy Ayala, said: "Anne Burrell was a one-of-a-kind talent whose loss is being deeply felt by family, friends and fans. 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."
Anne is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in October 2021, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, her sister Jane, her brother Ben, and their children.