The Food Network appeared to cut the final season of its culinary competition series “Worst Cooks In America” after the winner was charged with murder and child abuse.
South Carolina woman Ariel Robinson, 29, a former teacher, and her husband, Jerry Robinson, 34, have been charged with the death of their 3-year-old adopted daughter and are facing child abuse homicide charges, according to with FOX Carolina.
South Carolina woman Ariel Robinson, 29, was charged with the death of her 3-year-old adopted daughter.
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Police responded last Thursday to a home in Simpsonville, SC, after receiving a call about a child who did not respond and who was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital, the outlet said.
The child was identified by the Greenville County coroner’s office as Victoria Rose Smith, 3, and died of blunt injuries, according to a medical examination.
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Robinson, who appeared in the 20th season of “Worst Cooks in America,” won $ 25,000 by winning the competition, which pits amateur cooks against each other in a series of culinary challenges overseen by famous chefs, Deadline reported. Episodes from his season are no longer available to stream on Food Network’s online platforms, including Discovery +, Hulu and YouTube.
The reality competition, now in its 21st season, is organized by Food Network chef and personality Anne Burrel. Chef and restaurateur Alex Guarnaschelli co-organized the 20th season. Carla Hall co-hosts the current season.
Carla Hall and Anne Burrell are presenters for the current “Worst Cooks in America” season.
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The Food Network did not immediately return a request for comment from Fox News. The child’s death is still under investigation.