It's Gabe Bertaccini's first season of "Worst Cooks in America." He jumped at the chance to be part of the “iconic show with the iconic Anne Burrell.”

One month after Anne Burrell died by suicide at age 55, the Food Network's Worst Cooks in America honored its late host with a special tribute during the July 28 premiere of its 29th season.

Anne Burrell is being honored in the new season of Worst Cooks in America, following the recent news that her death was ruled a suicide. Season 29 of the long-running cooking competition series premieres Monday,