Worst Cooks in America - Season 29 - Eps 5: Big Top Boot Camp

2025-08-1842 min⭐ 6.552/10

Boot camp becomes a carnival as chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini lead their teams through a circus-themed extravaganza. First, it's a scavenger hunt under the big top. Then, in the skill drill, recruits whip up a circus-worthy treat -- churros! For the main dish challenge, the recruits create a full dinner-and-entertainment experience. The show must go on, but for some recruits, the curtains will close.

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About Worst Cooks in America

Worst Cooks in America

Title: Worst Cooks in America

First Air Date: 2010-01-03

Last Air Date: 2025-02-02

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.552/10 (from 29 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 30

Total Episodes: 212

Network: Food Network

Genres: Reality, Comedy

Production Companies: Optomen Productions, All3Media America, Objective Media Group, Optomen Television

Synopsis

12 to 16 contestants with poor cooking skills are taken through an eight-week culinary boot camp, to earn a cash prize of $25,000. The recruits are trained on the various basic cooking techniques including: baking, knife skills, temperature, seasoning and preparation. The final challenge is to cook a restaurant quality three-course meal for three food critics.

Cast

Anne Burrell

Anne Burrell

Herself - Host

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