Meet Phaedra -- celebrity judge of My Momma Throws Down and reality star of Housewives of Atlanta.

Lisa is competitive by nature and will not back down from a challenge. This Momma is ready to throw down!!

Le’Dor can’t wait to share with America her delicious food from the West Indies on My Momma Throws Down!

Ardra is competitive by nature and determined to come out on top! Her slogan is that she "can't lose with what she'll use."

Tammy’s used to winning her battles and this won’t be any different as she takes down her competing mother!

Schelene refers to herself as the “black Paula Deen”, but her family refers to her as “Madea”, as she embodies her spirit and will great you with a “Heller,!” See what she does on My Momma Throws Down.

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.

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.

Satari is excited and eager to show how you can throw down in the kitchen in a healthy, but good way!

Liza is a bubbly, fun mother of 4, who you would never imagine that she was a corrections officer in Rikers Island in New York. Watch her on My Momma Throws Down.

Yvette refers to herself as "the top chef”, who can throw down in the kitchen! She welcomes a challenge with open arms. See how she does it on My Momma Throws Down.

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!