Florida Stars Take on the Kitchen Challenge

The new season of "Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check" is set to bring some heat to the kitchen, featuring 10 celebrities, including two from Florida. Amara La Negra, a Miami-based singer and reality TV star, and Ryan Lochte, an Olympic swimmer from Daytona Beach, are among the contestants. The show will air on the Food Network and can be streamed on Max. The competition is intense, with each celebrity aiming to win $25, 000 for their chosen charity. Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry, both Food Network stars, will guide the contestants through the culinary challenges. The show's description hints that these celebrities might not be the best cooks, but their personalities and talents are sure to make the show entertaining."Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check" will premiere on January 4, 2026, at 8 p. m. ET. Episodes will be available for streaming the following day on Max. The show is part of the 30th season of the popular cooking competition, which has seen many famous faces over the years. Amara La Negra, known for her role on "Love & Hip Hop: Miami, " and Ryan Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist, are the Florida representatives this season. Other contestants include Val Chmerkovskiy from "Dancing with the Stars" and Lisa Barlow from the "Real Housewives" franchise. Florida has a history of producing talented contestants for the show. Previous seasons have featured other celebrities with ties to the state, adding to the excitement and competition. The show promises to be a mix of humor, drama, and culinary mishaps, as these celebrities navigate their way through the kitchen under the watchful eyes of their mentor chefs. Viewers can expect a lot of laughs and maybe even some surprising culinary skills.