Worst Cooks In America

The next episode of Season 17 will be broadcast on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 9 p.m., on the Food Network. The cooks will be tasked with preparing poultry-inspired dishes, including cooking the perfect fried chicken.

Worst Cooks in America

The hopeful chef shared an on-set moment with her Twitter followers, asking fans for support: "Worst Cooks in America Celeb edition premieres tomorrow nite @9pm ET on @FoodNetwork! R u gonna tune in? #worstcooks"

The journey toward kitchen success kicks off as soon as the recruits walk through the doors. In an arena sure to be filled with overcooked food, bad knife cuts and atrocious flavors, the cooks will be divided into two teams with the red team led by Burrell and the blue by Crooks.

Season 18 premieres at 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, on the Food Network. Sixteen terrible cooks will train with chef Anne Burrell and food expert and TV personality Alton Brown to make a chicken soup and sandwich meal and a Chinese New Year-inspired meal. 041b061a72