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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Anne Burrell's devastated fans slam 'embarrassing' tribute on Worst Cooks in America after chef's shock death
The Food Network's tribute to the late Anne Burrell has been branded an 'embarrassment' and a 'slap in the face' by outraged fans. Burrell died by suicide at the age of 55 on June 17, and on July 27 the channel honored her during the premiere of her final season as a mentor in Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible. At the end of the episode, a tribute message read: 'In Memoriam, Anne Burrell, 1969-2025.' 'If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available,' another note read. 'Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at Burrell's furious fans were disappointed by the 'five second' tribute due to it airing at 10pm and questioned why it could not have been scheduled for earlier in the day. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one furiously penned: 'Chef Burrell deserves more than a tribute beginning at 10pm. Surely you can shelve the endless hours of Triple D and Triple G that clog up your lineup for a more comprehensive tribute.' Another scorned: 'At 10pm when no one is really watching. Great idea!' 'Wow a single day starting at 10pm? Complete disrespect,' slammed a third. Another wrote: '10pm? Why not earlier in the day? Didn't she start with Batali and Iron Chef? You could run Secrets of a Restaurant Chef most of the day. That was a great show.' 'Whoever came up with the 10pm timeslot should be fired,' quipped a fifth. 'What an embarrassment and slap in the face.' A sixth posted: 'Just watched Worst Cooks in America and it was kinda weird they had a five-second tribute to Anne Burrell at the end. I had expected they would open the show with some acknowledgment that she had died.' 'A little bittersweet watching this knowing it's Anne's last season but a little shocked they had nothing at the beginning of the episode mentioning her passing or dedicating the season to her?' added a seventh. Last month, Burrell, who hosted Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosted Worst Cooks in America, was found dead inside her Brooklyn apartment. According to the New York City medical examiner's office, her cause of death was listed as 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine.' Diphenhydramine and cetirizine are both antihistamines, ethanol is a type of alcohol, and amphetamine is a stimulant often prescribed for ADHD. Burrell's furious fans were disappointed by the tribute due to it airing at 10pm and questioned why it could not have been scheduled for earlier in the day At the time, a Food Network spokesperson said: 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. 'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' Television personality Burrell had taken a break from her show Worst Cooks In America for season 28 before her death, a decision that baffled many fans. However, speaking to Tori Spelling, Burrell explained: 'I can cook, yes, I can do TV, but also, what else? I've got more to do in my life, I feel like.' She also admitted that she was just 'dipping my toe' when it came to the pivot to acting. Burrell added: 'I feel very excited about it. I've got a few other things that I'm working on as well, which I'm not quite ready to share yet. Hopefully, exciting [are] things coming.'
Fox News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Diddy Files Motion For Bail Ahead of Sentencing
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is asking for bail ahead of sentencing, offering $50 million and home detention as prosecutors push back. Worst Cooks in America honored late host Anne Burrell with a touching tribute and suicide prevention PSA during its season premiere. Plus, a gunman from Las Vegas opened fire in a NYC skyscraper, killing four before taking his own life, with a suicide note and mental health history under review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How ‘Worst Cooks in America' paid tribute to Anne Burrell after her tragic death
'Worst Cooks in America' honored Anne Burrell after her tragic death. The Food Network series paid tribute to the late chef during Monday night's Season 29 premiere, which filmed before Burrell died at age 55 last month. At the end of the episode, a photo of Burrell appeared on the screen alongside the words, 'In Memoriam, Anne Burrell, 1969-2025.' 8 The 'Worst Cooks in America' tribute to Anne Burrell during the Season 29 premiere. Discovery 8 'Worst Cooks in America' shared a crisis hotline message on the show. Discovery The show also shared a crisis hotline message that read, 'If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.' Burrell died by suicide in her Brooklyn home on June 17. Police responded to a 911 call from Burrell's residence for a reported cardiac arrest and discovered her 'unconscious and unresponsive.' Sources told The Post that Burrell's body was found next to dozens of pills. 8 Anne Burrell during the Food Network and Cooking Channel New York City Wine and Food Festival in 2019. Getty Images for NYCWFF The New York City medical examiner's office specified Burrell's cause of death as 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine and amphetamine.' The Food Network recently confirmed to People that 'Worst Cooks in America' will pay tribute to Burrell 'each week' during Season 29, which she's hosting with Gabriele Bertaccini. 8 Jeff Mauro and Anne Burrell on 'Worst Cooks in America' Season 23. Jason DeCrow 8 Anne Burrell at a screening of 'Julia' in New York City in Nov. 2021. Madison McGaw/ Bertaccini, 39, told TV Insider last week about one of his final interactions with Burrell while filming Season 29. 'It was the finale. Everyone is tired. Weeks and weeks have gone by. We are celebrating the end of the shoot, and I get really sick,' Bertaccini explained. 'I had this cold. I felt like crap. We go through the production meeting, and Anne hands me this card. It said, 'I hope you feel better.' In the card, there is this cute little heart that she crocheted. She loved to knit. She would do that while waiting for shooting time. This was relaxing to her.' 8 Gabe Bertaccini and Anne Burrell on 'Worst Cooks in America' Season 29. Food Network 'It was such a beautiful gesture and completely unnecessary,' the Italian chef added. 'That's exactly who Anne was. It's a great memory that I'll be taking with me.' Burrell starred in the first 27 seasons of the show but took a break from Season 28 to focus on other endeavors. 'I can cook, yes, I can do TV, but also, what else? I've got more to do in my life, I feel like,' she shared on Tori Spelling's 'misSPELLING' podcast in March. Burrell explained that she started taking improv acting classes and teased she was working on other projects at the time. 8 Anne Burrell on Food Network's 'Guy's Grocery Games.' Food Network After her passing, a representative from Food Network told The Post: 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' Friends of Burrell's from her time on the channel also spoke out after her passing. Beau MacMillan, who co-hosted Season 1 of 'Worst Cooks in America' with Burrell, told The Post last month, 'The news hit me like a gut punch. Anne was bigger than life, whether she was running a kitchen or filming a show, you knew she was in charge.' 8 Anne Burrell on 'Worst Cooks in America.' Instagram/@officialworstcooks 'One of the most beloved icons of our industry, she inspired millions of people,' MacMillan expressed. 'She was smart, talented and so much fun to be around. She has left us way too soon.'
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Food Network star Anne Burrell dies at 55 from drug overdose: medical examiner
Anne Burrell became a fan favourite at the Food Network for her signature spiky blonde hair and energetic personality on 'Worst Cooks'. Photo: TNS Food Network star Anne Burrell committed suicide by ingesting a mixture of drugs, the New York City Medical Examiner said on July 24. Burrell, 55, was found collapsed on her shower floor inside her Brooklyn apartment about 1am, June 17. An autopsy has determined she died of the 'combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine,' a Medical Examiner autopsy has now found. Her death has been deemed a suicide, a spokeswoman for the city Medical Examiner said. The 911 dispatcher told Burrell's husband, Stuart Claxton, to perform CPR on the Worst Cooks In America host while awaiting first responders, though her body was already cold. EMS personnel also attempted lifesaving measures when they got there but could not revive the chef. Burrell married Claxton in 2021 and was stepmother to his son, Javier. 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring,' the Food Network said in a statement after her death. Burrell became a fan favourite at the Food Network for her signature spiky blonde hair and energetic personality on Worst Cooks , doing her best to shape floundering chefs into respectable recipe followers. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Anne Burrell's final ‘worst cooks in America' season premieres amidst mourning after chef's tragic death'
Food Network is set to air the last season featuring chef Anne Burrell as mentor on 'Worst Cooks in America,' just weeks after her shocking death at age 55. The new season, titled 'Talented and Terrible,' premiering on July 28 at 9 p.m. ET, becoming a tribute to the chef whose influence and vibrant personality made her a household name for over two decades. Burrell was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on June 17 and was pronounced dead at the scene. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death a suicide from 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, cetirizine, ethanol, and amphetamine.' The medical examiner's findings indicate a potentially dangerous mix of antihistamines, alcohol, and ADHD medication. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Product Management Others Artificial Intelligence Project Management Cybersecurity Data Science Finance others healthcare Leadership MBA Operations Management Data Analytics Management Digital Marketing Public Policy Data Science Technology Degree Healthcare MCA PGDM Design Thinking CXO Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics Product Development Processes & Market Orientations Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership Duration: 40 Weeks IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Roadmapping User-Centric Product Design Agile Product Development Market Analysis & Product Launch Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Creating Effective Product Roadmap User Research & Translating it to Product Design Key Metrics via Product Analytics Hand-On Projects Using Cutting Edge Tools Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Product Management Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Sources report that Burrell had performed in a comedy improv show at Second City New York just the night before her death, described by friends as in 'high spirits' and displaying her typical warm, outgoing personality. She leaves behind her husband, Stuart Claxton, and family members who described her as a 'beloved wife, sister, and stepmother … Her spirit and boundless love remain eternal'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do This Before Bed And Watch Your Tummy Shrink Beauty Ideas Read More A farewell season and weekly tributes Season 29 of 'Worst Cooks in America' launches on Food Network and HBO Max , with the premiere airing a little over a month after Burrell's death. The new season will honor Anne with tributes each week, celebrating her trademark spiky blonde hair, genuine passion for teaching, and deep investment in her contestants' personal journeys. Food Network called it 'her passion project,' emphasizing her commitment to empowering kitchen novices to become confident cooks. Anne's final season is also the first to feature chef Gabe Bertaccini as her co-host. Bertaccini described Burrell as 'a chef who genuinely cared, a person who was authentic and deeply invested,' adding, 'While I am saddened by her absence, I believe she would have cherished seeing herself in this season and relived all the wild moments we shared'. Culinary and television legacy Burrell's career began in the kitchens of New York City and at the Culinary Institute of America. She became a TV fixture as Mario Batali's sous chef on 'Iron Chef America,' later hosting 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef' and co-creating 'Worst Cooks in America,' which she led for 27 of its 28 seasons. She also appeared on 'Chopped,' 'Chef Wanted,' and many other Food Network staples. Live Events Anne authored two cookbooks, including the New York Times bestseller 'Cook Like a Rock Star,' and was deeply involved in charity work, including serving as an ambassador for juvenile diabetes research. An outpouring of support Burrell's sudden passing has left the culinary world and millions of fans in mourning. Colleagues and competitors have expressed admiration for her teaching style, describing her as 'an extraordinary individual and culinary talent — teaching, competing, and always emphasizing the significance of food in her life and the joy a delicious meal can provide'. The new season stands as a living memorial to her influence, ensuring that Anne Burrell's passion for cooking and her legacy as an inspiring mentor will endure for years to come.
