Celebrities Take on the Kitchen Challenge for Charity

A group of 10 well-known figures are set to test their cooking skills on the upcoming season of "Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check. " The show, which airs on the Food Network, offers a $25, 000 prize for charity. Among the contestants are Amara La Negra, a singer and reality TV star from Miami, and Ryan Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist who grew up in Daytona Beach. The new season, premiering on January 4, 2026, will be available to stream on Max the day after it airs on TV. Viewers can expect to see a mix of talents and personalities, though the show's description hints that these celebrities might not be the best choice for a dinner party.Jeff Mauro, known as the "Sandwich King, " and Tiffany Derry, a "Top Chef" contestant, will be the chef mentors for this season. They will guide the celebrities through their culinary journey, hoping to turn their cooking disasters into impressive transformations. Amara La Negra, known for her role on "Love and Hip-Hop: Miami, " and Ryan Lochte, a competitive swimmer, are just two of the Florida natives competing on the show. Other contestants include Val Chmerkovskiy from "Dancing with the Stars, " Reza Farahan from "Shahs of Sunset, " and Manila Luzon from "RuPaul's Drag Race. " The show promises a blend of comedy and cooking chaos, with the potential for some surprising culinary successes. It's a chance for these celebrities to step out of their comfort zones and into the kitchen, all for a good cause.