Worst Cooks in America Season 23 Episode 1 Welcome to the Disaster Zone

Welcome to the Disaster Zone is the premiere episode of season 23 of the cooking competition show, Worst Cooks in America. The episode starts with a hilarious introduction of the new recruits, who have all come to the show to improve their culinary skills and hopefully walk away with the prize money.

The recruits arrive at the kitchen, where they are introduced to their mentors, Chef Anne Burrell and Chef Michael Symon. The mentors are surprised to see just how bad these cooks are, and can't wait to get started on turning them into culinary masters.

The first challenge of the season involves the recruits making their signature dish and presenting it to the mentors. The recruits are all nervous, but determined to do their best. Some of the dishes look good, while others are downright disastrous. The mentors taste each dish and give their honest feedback, pointing out where the dish went wrong and how it could be improved.

After the tasting, the mentors choose team captains, who will each choose their team members for the upcoming challenges. There is a bit of drama as the captains choose their teams, with some recruits feeling left out or disappointed with their team.

The first team challenge involves making a classic French dish - Coq au Vin. The teams are given 90 minutes to prepare the dish, and the mentors are there to guide them through each step. The cooks struggle with the complexity of the dish, with some getting frustrated or confused.

As the clock ticks down, the teams rush to finish their dishes and present them to the mentors for tasting. The mentors are impressed with some of the dishes, but disappointed with others. Anne and Michael give their feedback, pointing out where the dishes went wrong and offering tips for improvement.

The next challenge is the dreaded Skill Drill, where the recruits are asked to replicate a dish that the mentors have demonstrated. The dish is a seafood risotto, and the recruits are given just 30 minutes to prepare it.

The cooks struggle with the timing, with some overcooking the rice or forgetting key ingredients. The mentors watch in frustration as the recruits make mistake after mistake, but offer encouragement and guidance where they can.

After the time is up, the mentors taste each dish and give their feedback. There are some good attempts, but most of the dishes fall short of expectations.

Finally, it's time for the dreaded Elimination Challenge. The recruits are asked to make a dish that represents their culture or heritage. The mentors give the recruits some guidelines and tips, but ultimately let them decide what to make.

The cooks are given an hour to prepare their dishes, but this time there is a catch. The mentors will blind taste each dish, and the recruit with the worst dish will be sent home.

The cooks struggle with the pressure, with some making mistakes or forgetting key ingredients. The mentors taste each dish and give their feedback, before finally announcing the worst dish of the day.

Overall, Welcome to the Disaster Zone is a hilarious and entertaining start to season 23 of Worst Cooks in America. The recruits are all loveable and relatable, and the mentors are as tough - and funny - as ever. With plenty of drama and laughs, this is a show that will keep viewers coming back for more.