Who Went Home on Worst Cooks in America Tonight?
Amara La Negra was eliminated on Worst Cooks in America season 30 tonight, ending her run as one of the most talked‑about reality‑star recruits in this Reality Check lineup.
The judges ultimately decided her seared fish with tropical sauce just fell short against CT’s plate in the blind elimination cook‑off, even though both dishes had clear strengths and a few rough edges.
The result stung a bit because Amara had already survived the bottom once this season and came in with a big personality that kept the kitchen entertaining even when the food was… questionable.
Viewers who enjoy the crossover of music, VH1‑style reality drama, and cooking chaos will probably feel that little “oh no, not her” jolt, the same way fans did last week when Lisa Barlow was sent home after the sweet‑and‑spicy appetizer challenge.
There is a pattern forming: big personalities, small technical mistakes, and one slightly sad walk out of boot camp each Sunday night.
What Happened in the Elimination Challenge?
The elimination challenge came down to a blind cook‑off where Amara and CT had to make seared fish with a tropical sauce, with no idea which plate would be judged as theirs.
Both had already struggled in the main seafood curry challenge, which is how they ended up in the bottom in the first place, but the final round magnified every detail: crispy skin, seasoning, balance of sauce, even tiny bits like herb usage.
Judge feedback made the decision feel brutally close. Amara’s fish had nicely crisp skin and solid flavor, but the judges wanted more seasoning and a better‑balanced sauce.
CT’s fish was cooked properly but not as crispy, and the herbs helped carry his plate in a way that clearly impressed the mentors. In a classic Worst Cooks moment, the conversation landed on which mistakes were easier to forgive: a slightly under‑seasoned sauce or texture that did not quite hit the mark.
For anyone who watches a lot of reality cooking shows, the whole thing probably felt familiar: two nervous contestants, teammates shouting suggestions from the sidelines, timers beeping, and that tiny pause before the verdict that always stretches longer than it should.
When CT was announced as safe and staying in the competition, the room reaction was half‑relieved, half‑stunned, because Amara had seemed like the kind of recruit who would be around for at least a few more episodes.
Episode Overview & Air Date
The latest episode of Worst Cooks in America: Reality Check (season 30, episode 3, titled “The Worst Lotus”) aired on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on Food Network.
It continued this season’s Sunday‑night routine of putting celebrity recruits through themed challenges that look fun on paper and then somehow devolve into small kitchen disasters the moment the clock starts.
This week’s theme revolved around a faux‑luxury resort setup, with the cast racing through a head‑to‑head relay to build poolside platters before moving into crab cake training and a seafood curry main dish challenge.
Mentors Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry once again walked that line between tough and encouraging, giving practical tips one minute and watching recruits panic over fish filleting and coconut milk cans the next.
There were a few standout moments along the way that set up the elimination:
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Manila and CT won the early crab cake‑focused segments for their teams, grabbing key advantages for later.
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Reza and Ryan delivered the best main dishes, locking in their safety and quietly proving that “worst cooks” does not stay true forever.
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The bottom spots went to Amara and CT, sending them into that final, high‑stress blind cook‑off that ultimately ended Amara’s run.
For fans searching “who went home on Worst Cooks in America tonight” and “Worst Cooks in America results tonight,” the answer is straightforward: Amara La Negra is out, CT is safe, and the rest of the cast is heading into next Sunday’s episode with a fresh reminder that one off plate can flip the whole season.
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