Tonya Harding emerged as the winner of Worst Cooks in America Season 16, which was specifically titled Celebrity Edition 5.
The competitive reality series brings individuals with notoriously poor cooking skills into a culinary boot camp, where they are trained by professional chefs. Each season culminates in a final cook-off where the most improved contestant is crowned the winner and awarded a cash prize. For celebrity editions, the prize money is typically donated to a charity of the winner's choice.
Worst Cooks in America Past Winners
Over its many seasons, Worst Cooks in America has crowned numerous winners, including several celebrity contestants. Here is a look at some of the recent champions:
Season | Winner | Notes |
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Season 15 | Allison Wolfe | |
Season 16 | Tonya Harding | Celebrity Edition 5 |
Season 17 | Adrian Read | |
Season 18 | Shannon Akins | |
Season 19 | Wells Adams | Celebrity Edition 6 |
Season 20 | Ariel "Ari" Robinson | |
Season 21 | Amber Leverette | |
Season 22 | Mercedes “Sadie” Manda | Best of the Worst |