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  • Inside the Show

    About the Show

    My Momma Throws Down is an original food competition show where the only thing that matters in the end is taste. But, along with healthy portions of food, these contestants and their families will be serving up a serious side-order of attitude as family dynamics becomes as important as the competition itself.

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    Avarita Hanson

    Avarita, the real life “Clare Huxtable,” is a hard working attorney by day and a grandiose gourmet cook by night. See what she cooks up on My Momma Throws Down.

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    Celebrity Judges

    Each episode of My Momma Throws Down is judged by three celebrities - from chef judges like Marvin Woods to singers like Ruben Studdard. Meet the judges now!

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    Debbie Moore

    Debbie loves to have a "rip roaring" good time with her family and with her entire clan behind this grand dame plans to BRING IT for My Momma Throws Down.

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    Dorothy Clark

    Meet Dorothy Clark -- a competitor for My Momma Throws Down. She is a self taught cook and cooks from Creole to French, Italian to Southern. Don't even think of trying to cross Dorothy while she's cooking, as she has her special big spoon and she is not afraid to wield it and will beat anyone that comes to close—including her competition!

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    Gayle Strickland

    A self-taught cook who uses nothing but her hands to make her meal, no spoons, measuring cups… Gayle can make a meal that stands out above the rest. Watch her on My Momma Throws Down.

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    Kelli Alexander

    She is the queen of making meals in 30 minutes or less as everyone’s schedules keep them busy and on the go. See how she does it on My Momma Throws Down.