{"id":1948323,"date":"2025-08-08T02:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T02:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1948323"},"modified":"2025-08-08T02:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T02:55:12","slug":"food-network-faces-backlash-over-anne-burrell-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/food-network-faces-backlash-over-anne-burrell-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Network Faces Backlash Over Anne Burrell Post"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>Fans are expressing outrage after the Food Network posted a photo of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/food-network-anne-burrell-dead_n_6851e59ce4b0672778c3c398\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-internal-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"chef Anne Burrell\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"6894b0c6e4b067651d49156f\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"6851e59ce4b0672778c3c398\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"buzz\" data-vars-type=\"web_internal_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"0\">chef Anne Burrell<\/a> to promote her show, just weeks after she <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/food-network-chef-anne-burrell-cause-death_n_68825652e4b01be72b3e3828\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-internal-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"died by suicide\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"6894b0c6e4b067651d49156f\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"68825652e4b01be72b3e3828\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"buzz\" data-vars-type=\"web_internal_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"1\">died by suicide<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>The Food Network shared a picture of Burrell alongside her co-host, chef Gabe Bertaccini, earlier this week to promote a new episode of the long-running show, \u201cWorst Cooks in America.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s showtime! \ud83c\udf1f\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DM7q046oDa-\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"the Instagram post said\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"6894b0c6e4b067651d49156f\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DM7q046oDa-\/?img_index=1\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"2\">the Instagram post said<\/a> with a photo of Burrell and Bertaccini both smiling, alongside a carousel of pictures from the episode. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>\u201cThe recruits step up to the spotlight in the first-ever Boot Camp Culinary Pageant! Competing head-to-head, they show off their kitchen skills in hopes of being crowned Mister or Miss Boot Camp \ud83d\udc51 \u201d the post continued. \u201cWatch a new episode of #WorstCooks TONIGHT at 9|8c!\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>The chipper tone struck followers as \u201codd,\u201d as well as the failure to mention Burrell\u2019s death. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"cli cli-image js-no-inject\">\n<div class=\"img-sized\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894eb60180000cdc08c4f65.png?ops=crop_1256_52_656_520%2Cscalefit_720_noupscale&amp;format=webp 1x, https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894eb60180000cdc08c4f65.png?ops=crop_1256_52_656_520%2Cscalefit_1440&amp;format=webp 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-sized__img landscape\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" alt=\"A screenshot of the caption from the Food Network's recent post about &quot;Worst Cooks in America.&quot; \" width=\"656\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894eb60180000cdc08c4f65.png?ops=crop_1256_52_656_520%2Cscalefit_720_noupscale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894eb60180000cdc08c4f65.png?ops=crop_1256_52_656_520%2Cscalefit_720_noupscale 1x, https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894eb60180000cdc08c4f65.png?ops=crop_1256_52_656_520%2Cscalefit_1440 2x\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"cli-image__source-wrapper\"><figcaption class=\"cli-image__caption caption-cli\">A screenshot of the caption from the Food Network&#8217;s recent post about &#8220;Worst Cooks in America.&#8221; <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>\u201cIf you are going to run the show, every caption should have a respectful note about the loss of Anne,\u201d one follower wrote, while another added, \u201cI get that it\u2019s awkward but seriously, big miss step @foodnetwork by not mentioning @chefanneburrell she deserves it.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>Another commenter wrote, \u201cThis is such an odd caption, in my opinion. At least acknowledge Anne and her legacy in the caption- this is not an \u2018everyday\u2019 type of season premiere and Food Network knows that.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>The Food Network\u2019s social media team was similarly criticized for its initial post when the latest season of the show premiered back in July. This post, which says it was edited, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMf_BRTPnLV\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"includes a note about Burrell and her death\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"6894b0c6e4b067651d49156f\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMf_BRTPnLV\/?img_index=1\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"3\">includes a note about Burrell and her death<\/a> in the caption. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>\u201cThis season of Worst Cooks in America was filmed with Anne Burrell before her untimely passing,\u201d the post says. \u201cWe hope fans will enjoy the digital content we shot with her on set and see her doing what she loved \u2013 teaching and sharing the importance of food.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"cli cli-image js-no-inject\">\n<div class=\"img-sized\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894ea3217000094c163dba7.png?ops=scalefit_720_noupscale&amp;format=webp 1x, https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894ea3217000094c163dba7.png?ops=scalefit_1440&amp;format=webp 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-sized__img landscape\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" alt=\"A look at the Food Network's post from July 24. \" width=\"720\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894ea3217000094c163dba7.png?ops=scalefit_720_noupscale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894ea3217000094c163dba7.png?ops=scalefit_720_noupscale 1x, https:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/6894ea3217000094c163dba7.png?ops=scalefit_1440 2x\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"cli-image__source-wrapper\"><figcaption class=\"cli-image__caption caption-cli\">A look at the Food Network&#8217;s post from July 24. <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>The Food Network did release a statement following Burrell\u2019s death, and has a tribute post to the late chef pinned to the top of its Instagram page. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning,\u201d the network shared in June.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>\u201cAnne was a remarkable person and culinary talent \u2013 teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring,\u201d the statement added. \u201cOur thoughts are with Anne\u2019s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>Burrell was found dead at her home in New York City on June 17.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>The New York City medical examiner\u2019s office confirmed to celebrity.land in July that the death <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/food-network-chef-anne-burrell-cause-death_n_68825652e4b01be72b3e3828\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-internal-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"was ruled a suicide,\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"6894b0c6e4b067651d49156f\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"68825652e4b01be72b3e3828\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"buzz\" data-vars-type=\"web_internal_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"4\">was ruled a suicide,<\/a> as Burrell died from \u201cacute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>She is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"support-huffpost-entry-support-huffpost-mid-article\" class=\"cli support-huffpost-mid-article primary-cli cli cli-text cli-support-huffpost hidden\">\n<div class=\"cli-support-huffpost__content-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"cli-support-huffpost__title--first\">20 Years Of<\/span><span class=\"cli-support-huffpost__title--second\">Free<\/span><span class=\"cli-support-huffpost__title--third\">Journalism<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your Support Fuels Our Mission<\/p>\n<p>Your Support Fuels Our Mission<\/p>\n<div class=\"cli-support-huffpost__container\">\n<div class=\"cli-support-huffpost__message-container\">\n<div class=\"cli-support-huffpost__message support-huffpost__message--main\">\n<p>For two decades, celebrity.land has been fearless, unflinching, and relentless in pursuit of the truth. 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