Ariel Robinson

Criminal

Birthplace Simpsonville, SC

About

Former Food Network star who was found guilty of killing her three-year-old foster child. She won season 20 of Worst Cooks in America in 2020. In May 2022, she was sentenced to life in prison in relation to the death of Victoria "Tori" Smith. After a four day trial, the jury deliberated for less than an hour and a half before returning their guilty verdict.

Before Fame

She was a middle school teacher and comedian.

Trivia

During her time on the show, she won a cookware set and a $25,000 prize. She originally claimed that her foster child's brother had "anger issues" and that he was the one who beat her. During her trial, she claimed that her husband was to blame for the child's death.

Family Life

Her husband, Jerry "Austin" Robinson, pled guilty to aiding and abetting homicide by child abuse.

Associated With

She and Bradley Garcia both originally became famous after appearing on Worst Cooks in America.