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Daily Mail
8 hours 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.'
The Hill
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Food Network to pay ‘tribute' to Anne Burrell on new season of ‘Worst Cooks': When to watch
Food Network is planning to honor the memory of late chef and TV personality Anne Burrell with 'tribute[s] to Anne each week' on the new season of 'Worst Cooks in America,' the network confirmed to People. A representative for Food Network was not immediately available to comment on what the tributes would entail. Burrell had starred on the reality cooking show since its debut in 2010, serving as a mentor to some of the 'worst cooks' each season. The 29th season of the show, subtitled 'Talented and Terrible,' was filmed before Burell's death on June 17. The debut episode of the new season airs July 28 at 9 p.m. EDT on Food Network. Food Network and parent company Warner Bros. Discovery had previously announced plans to highlight programming featuring Burrell, first during a special programming block that aired about a week after her death. 'Anne Burrell was a one-of-a-kind talent whose loss is being deeply felt by family, friends and fans,' Betsy Ayala, the head of content (food) at Warner Bros. Discovery, said in a statement shared in a press release last month. '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,' Ayala continued. Burrell, 55, was pronounced dead after she was found unresponsive in her New York home in June. Last week, the medical examiner's office in NYC determined Burrell's cause of death to be 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine.' Her manner of death was listed as suicide. The late chef was well-known for her appearances on multiple Food Network shows. She grew up in upstate New York and attended Canisius College in Buffalo, earning a degree in English and communications, her Food Network biography reads. She later attended the Culinary Institute of America and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. She also worked in some of New York City's top restaurants. '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,' Food Network wrote of Burrell on the day of her passing. 'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in 2021. They share a son, Javier, from Claxton's previous marriage.
New York Post
12 hours 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
14 hours 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
Sky News AU
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘He can finally tell his story': Prince Harry's sworn enemy Paul Burrell set to pen another memoir about the royal family
Former royal butler Paul Burrell is gearing up to release a bombshell new book two and a half years after he was slammed in Prince Harry's best-selling memoir Spare. Mr Burrell served as Princess Diana's butler and confidante for a decade from 1987 until her death in August 1997, before becoming one of the UK's best known royal commentators. On Monday, it was confirmed his book The Royal Insider – with a picture of himself and Diana on the cover – is due out for release in September. According to the Daily Mail, the monarchy is bracing for more bad press as Mr Burrell vows to 'speak candidly about the tensions that simmered' during his time at the Palace. 'It is only in the wake of the Queen's passing Burrell feels he can finally tell his story in full,' Mr Burrell's publisher Sphere told the outlet. Reportedly, the book will include candid new details about the demise of Diana's marriage to King Charles, as well as the King's relationships with both of his sons. The new memoir will mark the third book by Mr Burrell detailing his life in the palace with Diana, Charles and Princes William and Harry. William and Harry were reportedly infuriated by the previous two books, and Mr Burrell emerged as something of a villain in Harry's own tell-all book. In his memoir, the Duke of Sussex makes specific references to Mr Burrell but refuses to name the former staffer and calls him only 'mummy's butler'. In one passage, Hary fumed that Mr Burrell 'made his blood boil'. 'Mummy's former butler had penned a tell-all which actually told nothing,' he wrote. 'It was merely one man's self-justifying, self-centring version of events. 'My mother once called this butler a dear friend, trusted him implicitly. We did too. Now this. 'He was milking her disappearance for money. It made my blood boil.' In January, Mr Burrell himself told that he had experienced Harry's 'petulant behaviour' firsthand after Vanity Fair wrote an expose about the Sussexes. 'I know from firsthand experience how difficult Harry can be,' he said. 'I know how petulant he can be and how spoiled he is, because I've experienced that myself. 'He's always lived in a bubble.'
