Kelly Ngoc Mac, Worst Cooks in America recruit, is ready to cook again

Worst Cooks in America is always a fan favorite with Food Network viewers. In Season 18, Kelly Ngoc Mac is ready to get in the kitchen and cook.

Season 18 of Worst Cooks in America has had a very different tone. With Alton Brown’s blunt commentary and some elevated food challenges, recruit Kelly Ngoc Mac was up to the culinary challenge. Looking to learn to cook for her daughter, Kelly has had some highs and lows through the Food Network competition.

Unlike previous Worst Cooks in America seasons, Season 18 has been quite strenuous. There have been several challenges where Alton hasn’t even tasted the Blue Team’s dishes. The harsh criticism is intended to push the recruits to do better, but Alton often seems to be at his breaking point.

As a fan of the Worst Cooks show, Alton has brought a new twist to the show. In some ways, it has turned the show into a great learning tool for home cooks. Similar to his take on Good Eats, there are a ton cooking tips that everyone can appreciate.

On Alton’s team, Kelly Ngoc Mac has had both ups and downs in Season 18. There have been moments where she shined and other dishes that were utter disasters. Through it all, she had a positive attitude and a willingness to try.

Ahead of tonight’s episode, Kelly shared some of her thoughts about Season 18.

Cristine Struble: Why did you want to compete on Worst Cooks in America?

Kelly Ngoc Mac: I entered with the intent to learn and win for my daughter.

CS: The season began with recruits making a signature dish. Why did you choose this particular dish?

KNM: I chose pho as I have not cooked it authentically as a Vietnamese woman, although I’ve tried yet, not successful. Yes viewers, chef Anne Burrell and Alton witnessed I can not cook.

CS: What has been your biggest cooking fail?

KNM: I can’t cook “official meals”. I over cooked meat because I don’t want to serve under meats.

CS: Your bio says that you’re a fitness instructor and workout fanatic, do you think that learning how to cook well can fit your healthy lifestyle?

KNM: Yes especially how to use cooking equipment and to cook meals.

CS: You are on Alton’s team. Some people are commenting on his blunt commentary. Do you think that he helped to make you a better cook?

KNM: Being on his team has helped me how to cook, but I am a trainer, I am their cheerleader and my approach is gentler and lifts my clients. That’s my style.

CS: What is the one tip that you learned on Worst Cooks that you apply every day while cooking at home?

KNM: I learned the difference types of measuring cups and knives and knife skills.

CS: Is there a dish or a food that you wish that you had learned how to cook on Worst Cooks?

KMN: I’d have liked to learn how to make healthy meals. The meals we prepared were everyday meal for most people. As a trainer, I’d appreciate to learn more “healthy” options.

CS: If given the choice, would you be on Worst Cooks in America again?

KMN: Yes! Definitely! I’m ready! My fans ask after each episode asking why so little on camera? So YES bring MamaK back in the kitchen!

While there might not be a Worst Cooks in America Best of Addition slated for the Spring, Kelly is still in the competition as of episode 6. How far will she go in the competition? Make sure to tune in to Worst Cooks in America on Sundays at 9 p.m. E.T. on Food Network.

What was your favorite challenge of Worst Cooks in America Season 18? Who do you think will win the title?