Worst Bakers in America explained

Genre:Food reality television
Judges:
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:11
Producer:Optomen[1]
Runtime:41 minutes
Network:Food Network
Last Aired:[2]

Worst Bakers in America is an American cooking reality competition television series that aired on Food Network, presented by chefs Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale. The series is a spin-off of Worst Cooks in America.[3]

The first season started on October 2, 2016. The second season started on July 22, 2019, with Jason Smith replacing Duff Goldman.[4]

Season 1 (2016)[5]

Recruits

ContestantHometownStatus
Carla JohnsonLas Vegas, NevadaWinner
on November 6, 2016
Samantha BrownLouisville, KentuckyRunner-up
on November 6, 2016
Stephanie GarciaRoseville, CaliforniaEliminated
on October 30, 2016
David RosenbergLas Vegas, Nevada
Carey WestbrookLos Angeles, CaliforniaEliminated
on October 23, 2016
Anthony LeeReseda, California
Judy WelchSan Antonio, TexasEliminated
on October 16, 2016
Lizzy LuLos Angeles, California
Ryan NeimanChicago, IllinoisEliminated
on October 9, 2016
Jesse WyumRutland, North Dakota
Shante RandolphAcworth, GeorgiaEliminated
on October 2, 2016
Kimberly WorthyAtlanta, Georgia

Contestant progress

Red

Team Lorraine

Blue

Team Duff

No.Contestant 1 2 3 4 5 6
1IN WIN IN BTM WIN WINNER
2WIN IN WIN WIN WIN RUNNER-UP
3IN IN BTM WIN OUT
4IN WIN IN BTM OUT
5IN IN BTM OUT
6BTM BTM WIN OUT
7BTM BTM OUT
8WIN IN OUT
9IN OUT
10IN OUT
11OUT
12OUT

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.

(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.

(WIN) The contestant won the challenge for that week.

(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.

(BTM) The contestant was one of the selection committee's least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.

(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

Season 2 (2019)[6]

Recruits

ContestantHometownStatus
Melody PfefferHaubstadt, IndianaWinner
on August 19, 2019
Christopher ScottMishawaka, IndianaRunner-up
on August 19, 2019
Mary Katherine CarlisleTallassee, AlabamaEliminated
on August 13, 2019
Dijonnae "Juicy" WellsLos Angeles, California
Lanette RobinsonDecatur, GeorgiaEliminated
on August 5, 2019
Paul KeatingNewport Beach, California
Drew KochChicago, IllinoisEliminated
on July 29, 2019
Louisa SharamatyanGlendale, California

Contestant progress

Red

Team Lorraine

Blue

Team Jason

No.Contestant 1 2 3 4 5
1IN IN WIN WIN WINNER
2BTM IN BTM WIN RUNNER-UP
3WIN WIN BTM OUT
4IN BTM WIN OUT
5BTM BTM OUT
6WIN WIN OUT
7BTM OUT
8BTM OUT

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.

(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.

(WIN) The contestant won the challenge for that week.

(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.

(BTM) The contestant was one of the selection committee's least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.

(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Worst Bakers in America (TV Series 2016–) - IMDb. Internet Movie Database. Amazon.com. October 30, 2016.
  2. Web site: Worst Bakers in America TV Show: News, Videos, Full Episodes and More TVGuide.com. TV Guide. CBS Interactive. October 28, 2016.
  3. Web site: Charm City Cakes' Duff Goldman to co-host Food Network's 'Worst Bakers in America' - Baltimore Sun. The Baltimore Sun. tronc. Britto. Brittany. August 30, 2016. October 29, 2016.
  4. Web site: Food Network's Wildly Popular "Worst Cooks in America" Franchise Takes Another Bite of Dessert with the Return of "Worst Bakers in America". The Futon Critic. June 13, 2019.
  5. Web site: Worst Bakers in America .
  6. Web site: Worst Bakers in America .