Reality TV Personalities

Ryan Scanlon is a 23-year-old pro chef and reality TV personality from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, who competed on Fox’s Next Level Chef season 4.

Beatrice Heirigs is a 18-year-old pro chef from Flagstaff, AZ, who is competing on Next Level Chef season 4. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Hotel Restaurant Management.

Maryam Ishtiaq is a 32-year-old Pakistani-American social media influencer, private chef, and entrepreneur ,competing on Next Level Chef season 4.

Iman Kawa is a 36-year-old pro chef, YouTuber, and procurement specialist from originally Miami. She’s best recognized for competing on Next Level Chef season 4.

Judy Joo is a Korean-American chef, restaurateur, author, and TV personality. She’s currently serving as a judge on Food Network’s House of Knives.

Marcus Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born Swedish-American chef, restaurateur, and author. He serves as a judge on Food Network’s House of Knives.

Jennifer “Jenny” Kelly steps into the wild on Naked and Afraid Season 18. She owns Jennifer Kay Aesthetics. Her episode airs on March 16, 2025.

Allison “Ally” Frueh, aka Allison Wanderland, is a fitness coach and tree climbing enthusiast from Austin, TX. She’s on Naked and Afraid Season 18.

Laura Zerra is a primitive survival expert, survivalist, and author from Agawam, MA. She’s conquered five Naked and Afraid challenges. Her latest challenge is on Naked and Afraid season 18.

Ernesto Ernie Hinojos is a 30-year Army veteran and former police officer from Benton, AR. He is taking on the wild in Naked and Afraid Season 18, which premiered on Discovery on March 9, 2025.