Reality Television Stars Compete in the New Season of 'Worst Cooks in America'

Food Network kicks off the New Year with a brand-new roster of stars who shine everywhere but the kitchen in Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains, premiering Sunday, January 5 at 8|7c.

What is Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition About?

Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits. This season’s cast has survived the cutthroat world of reality television where they earned their reputations as heroes or villains, and now they will find out if they have what it takes to succeed in culinary boot camp.

From a comic book themed Flavor City challenge to a royal food inspired Games of Scones, the challenges are as creative and outrageous as the competitors. After weekly eliminations, only the most-improved star left standing at the finale wins $25,000 for the charity of their choice and bragging rights for their team leader.

Who's Competiting in Worst Cooks in America Season 28?

Hero recruits are Sebastian Bach (singer Skid Row), Cheryl Burke (Dancing with the Stars), Frankie Grande (actor, dancer, Big Brother 16), Adam Rippon (Olympic figure skater, Stars on Mars) and Trinity the Tuck (RuPaul’s Drag Race), and reality villains are Wes Bergmann (The Challenge), Bartise Bowden (Love Is Blind, Perfect Match), Corinne Olympios (The Bachelor), Tiffany “New York” Pollard (Flavor of Love, I Love New York) and Rachel Reilly (Big Brother, Amazing Race).

What to Expect From This Season

In the two-hour premiere episode, Jeff and Antonia begin their mission to transform the reality tv stars — some fan favorites and others notorious troublemakers — into competent cooks. First, they need to assess the culinary carnage with a baseline challenge where the recruits whip up their go-to dinner party dish. After less than stellar results, guest Carson Kressley gives Jeff and Antonia their own challenge to determine who will lead Team Hero and who will lead Team Villain. Then in the main dish challenge, it’s sink or swim as the recruits filet a whole fish and replicate an elegant seafood dish.

In the finale on Sunday, February 2 at 9|8c, the two most-improved recruits must create a three-course restaurant quality meal for judges Gino D’Acampo, Judy Joo and Kelsey Barnard Clark. After a blind tasting, the judges determine who is awarded $25,000 for their charity and bragging rights for their team leader.

How to Watch Worst Cooks in America

Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains premieres Sunday, January 5 at 8|7c on Food Network — and will be available to stream on Max and discovery+ starting the same day and time. Get to know the recruits and watch extended cuts of Jeff's and Antonia's boot camp demos via @foodnetwork on Instagram, X and Facebook. Follow along with the competition using #WorstCooks.