NOW CASTING SEASON 20!
Do you consider yourself to be the worst home cook to ever step foot in a kitchen?
Chef Anne Burrell and another surprise STAR CHEF will lead teams of recruits through a culinary Boot Camp; in the end, one contestant will earn $25,000!
HOW TO APPLY:If you think you are one of the Worst Cooks in America, please complete the form below and fill out all of the information requested. You will be required to submit two pictures of yourself so please save two pictures to your desktop so you have them handy.HOW TO NOMINATE SOMEONE:If you would like to nominate someone for Worst Cooks in America, click HERE.DEADLINE:Completed applications and video submissions must be received by Friday, December 6, 2019 at 12pm PST* to be considered, BUT REMEMBER, THE SOONER THE BETTER!APPLICANT RESTRICTIONS:1. You must be 18 years by time of shooting.2. You must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
FILM DATES:End of January - Mid February 2020 (subject to change). Please note, filming takes place over 4 consecutive weeks. Specific shoot dates, TBD.
*We reserve the right to extend the application deadline at our sole discretion.
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
City *
State *
Date Of Birth *
Cell Phone *
Home Phone
Gender *
Ethnicity *
Relationship Status *
Do you have children? *
If yes, how many children and what are their ages?
Personal Website
Your Facebook URL
Highest Level of Education *
Name of Last School/University Attended *
Have you attended a culinary school or any other cooking program? *
If yes, when and where did you attend culinary school?
What is your current job title? *
What industry are you in? *
Do you currently/have you ever worked in a food-related industry? If yes, when and where? *
How do your friends and family respond to your cooking? Give details. *
Is there any one dish or a style of cuisine that you DO cook well? Why have you mastered it? *
What dishes or kinds of food do you wish you could cook and why? *
Why is it important for you to become a better cook? *
Share one (or more) specific memory or situation where being unable to cook made you unhappy, frustrated, or embarrassed. *
Do you have any phobias when it comes to cooking or in the kitchen? Phobias of food, kitchen tools, or appliances? *
What is the toughest obstacle you've ever had to overcome? *
Please list any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies (Vegetarian, Vegan, Kosher, Gluten Free, etc). Also, please include whether or not you are OK to cook with certain foods but not eat them *
If we were to cook with alcohol on the show, are you comfortable working with/consuming this ingredient? Please answer YES or NO and if NO, please explain why. *
Have you ever acted, performed or appeared on a TV show (scripted, non-scripted, series, game, talk, documentary, etc) or in a film? * *
If YES, please list the last three most recent appearances you've made and when:
In a paragraph or less, please tell us what your primary motivation is for being on the show. What is your secondary motivation? *
Are you available for filming duringAre you available for filming during mid March - late May 2019 (subject to change)? Please note, filming takes place over 4 consecutive weeks. Specific shoot dates, TBD. *
Yes No If you are NOT available during the End of January - Mid February 2020 window, please list the specific dates you are NOT available. (subject to change)? Please note, filming takes place over 4 consecutive weeks. Specific shoot dates, TBD. *
If you are NOT available during the End of January - Mid February 2020 window, please list the specific dates you are NOT available.
Please upload a clear and recent photo of your FACE *
Please upload and clear and recent FULL BODY shot of yourself
Please upload / record a short 2 minute video. You can also make one here through our video recorder. *Tell us a bit about yourself and why you think you are the worst cook in America.
If you have ever posted anything of yourself online, please paste the link/URL here.
How did you hear about the casting for "Worst Cooks In America"?