Worst Cooks in America season 30
Worst Cooks in America 30, also known as Worst Cooks: Reality Check, is the thirtieth season of the American competitive reality television series Worst Cooks in America. The season features celebrities and reality TV stars. It premiered on Food Network on January 4, 2026 and concluded on February 1, 2026. Reza Farahan was the winner of this season, with Beverley Mitchell as the runner-up.
Format
Worst Cooks in America is an American reality television series in which celebrities with poor cooking skills undergo a culinary boot camp for the chance to win a $50,000 prize to donate to the charity of their choice. The recruits are trained on the various basic cooking techniques including baking, knife skills, temperature, seasoning and preparation. Each episode features two core challenges: the Skills Drill, which tests their grasp of basic techniques demonstrated by the chef mentors, and the Main Dish Challenge, where they must apply those skills to recreate or invent a more complex dish under specific guidelines. The weakest performer is eliminated at the end of each episode. The final two contestants prepare a restaurant-quality, three-course meal for a panel of food critics, who evaluate the dishes based on taste, presentation, and overall improvement.
Judges
Tiffany Derry and Jeff Mauro are the leaders for Worst Cooks: Reality Check, which consists of celebrities and reality TV stars. This is the first season to be filmed following the death of long term judge Anne Burrell, while it is also the second season not to feature her. The season premiered on January 4, 2026.
Recruits
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Elimination Chart
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