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The Hill
29-07-2025
- 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.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- 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.
