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.

Florida's Finest

• Amara La Negra, a Miami-based singer and reality TV star
• Ryan Lochte, an Olympic swimmer from Daytona Beach

The show will air on the Food Network and can be streamed on Max.

The Competition

• Prize: $25,000 for their chosen charity
• Mentors: Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry, both Food Network stars
• Premiere Date: January 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET
• Streaming: Available the following day on Max

Other Contestants

• Val Chmerkovskiy from Dancing with the Stars
• Lisa Barlow from the Real Housewives franchise

What to Expect

• A mix of humor, drama, and culinary mishaps
• Celebrities navigating the kitchen under the guidance of their mentor chefs
• Surprising culinary skills and plenty of laughs

Florida's Legacy

Florida has a history of producing talented contestants, adding to the excitement and competition.