Worst Cooks in America' pays tribute to longtime mentor Anne Burrell in premiere episode of her final season. Burrell died by suicide at 55 on June 17.

“Worst Cooks in America” honored Anne Burrell after her tragic death. The Food Network series paid tribute to the late chef during Monday night’s Season 29 premiere, which filmed before Burrell died at age 55 last month. At the end of the episode, a photo of Burrell appeared on the screen alongside the words, “In Memoriam, Anne Burrell, 1969-2025.”

Food Network's Worst Cooks in America honored late mentor Anne Burrell following her shocking death. At the end of the season 29 premiere, which aired on Monday, July 28, the show shared a photo of Burrell along with a dedication to the late chef that read,