The final time actuality followers noticed Corinne Olympios on display, it was for Home of Villains‘ inaugural season, battling it out with different actuality baddies for the possibility to win a giant prize. For her subsequent TV journey, she’s taking a barely extra charitable route … even when she’s nonetheless being labeled a “villain” within the course of!
Olympios is one in every of 10 movie star contestants on the most recent movie star version of Worst Cooks in America, which premieres on January 5 at 8/7c. She’ll star on Crew Villain alongside her former HOV roomie and I Love New York star Tiffany “New York” Pollard, The Problem alum Wes Bergmann, Love Is Blind‘s Bartisse Bowden, and Superb Race alum Rachel Reilly. On Crew Hero, we’ll see singer Sebastian Bach, Dancing With the Stars professional Cheryl Burke, Large Brother‘s Frankie Grande, Olympian Adam Rippon, and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Trinity the Tuck.
So what can followers anticipate from her and the opposite contestants this season? TV Insider caught up with Corinne Olympios to search out out!
On Home of Villains, you and New York had a optimistic relationship throughout your time collectively. How did you two get alongside on Worst Cooks?
Corinne Olympios: New York and I’ve such a particular relationship. We have been each so excited to see one another as a result of, after all, you don’t know the forged going into the present. We ended up on the identical group— the “villains” group—which was superb as a result of we may help one another through the competitors. She was such a consolation to me; seeing her there felt like somewhat piece of residence. Once we first noticed one another, we had this second the place we screamed, hugged, laughed, and even teared up a bit. It was so pretty. New York and I’ll all the time have one another’s backs.
What made you determine that Worst Cooks was the fitting present for you subsequent?
Truthfully, the truth that it was for charity was an enormous issue, and I cherished the thought of doing one thing enjoyable and lighthearted however nonetheless difficult. I’ve all the time been a fan of Meals Community—I’ve watched it for years—so to be invited to be on one in every of their exhibits was unimaginable. Plus, my dad is the cook dinner in our household, and he’s such an enormous fan of Meals Community, too. I knew he’d be so pleased with me, and simply being a part of that franchise felt like such an honor.
Did your fellow HOV Season 1 alum Johnny Bananas have any warnings to provide you about Wes?
Sure, however solely good ones! He instructed me Wes is a superb man—a giant teddy bear who’d have my again. Wes and I have been on the identical group, and he completely did have my again through the competitors. I want I may share extra about it, however let’s simply say he was such an awesome teammate.
Did you come into this one with any preconceived notions about or relationships with the opposite stars?
In no way! We don’t know the forged earlier than we present up—it’s a giant secret. That’s why I didn’t know New York could be there, however after I met everybody, they have been so good and welcoming. All of us had such an awesome dynamic, and it made the expertise a lot enjoyable. With out giving an excessive amount of away, I’ll simply say we have been all actually there for one another. The present goes to be completely hilarious. What occurs in that kitchen… you simply have to look at. It’s actually probably the most enjoyable and humorous exhibits I’ve ever finished.
What’s your go-to get together dish, and what’s the story behind it?
My go-to get together dish is my reinvented Raquel’s cheese pasta. Everybody loves it! It’s such a easy dish, however now I’ve discovered how you can elevate it and make it an actual connoisseur expertise. Cheese pasta has been a fan favourite since means again, however because of the culinary expertise I picked up on the present, I’ve actually perfected it. It’s positively my go-to for any gathering!
What charity are you taking part in for, and why?
I’m taking part in for the Humane Society, which is an animal rescue group that I’m an enormous advocate for. I’ve rescued animals myself and am an enormous pet lover. I donate to them each month—whether or not it’s meals, beds, or blankets—they usually know me at my native Humane Society. It’s so particular to have the ability to contribute in an even bigger means with this present. Whether or not I win or not, they’ll be getting an awesome donation. Plus, simply mentioning them on TV is large as a result of it reminds individuals how necessary their work is. The Humane Society takes such excellent care of the animals, however on the finish of the day, these pets nonetheless want love, toys, beds, and a way of consolation whereas they wait to be adopted.
Are there any meals gadgets you pleasure your self on cooking?
Sure! I’ve all the time loved cooking, however I used to stay to quite simple dishes. Now, because of what I discovered on the present, I could make all kinds of dishes from totally different cuisines. I’ve explored Spanish meals, Asian meals—you title it. For instance, I can now make candy and bitter pork from scratch. I understand how to prep the meat, fry it completely, and create the sauce. It’s so cool to have the ability to enterprise past fundamental recipes.
What can we sit up for from you and the others this season?
You’ll be able to anticipate a variety of enjoyable banter, lighthearted moments, and an opportunity to get to know us higher. It’s such a pleasant competitors, and we’re all there for an awesome trigger. I believe viewers will actually benefit from the dynamic and, after all, all of the hilarity that occurs within the kitchen.
Worst Cooks in America: Superstar Version: Heroes vs. Villains, January 5, 2025, 8/7c, Meals Community