Warren Sapp Becomes BBQ Judge on Reality Show

Posted Jun 17, 2010 by Walt Belcher

Updated Jun 17, 2010 at 03:29 PM

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Warren Sapp has gone from the dance floor to the BBQ pit.

Sapp, a retired defensive tackle who came in second on Season 7 of “Dancing With The Stars.” is joining the TLC series “BBQ Pitmasters” as a celebrity judge.  The producers of the show say he is an avid BBQ enthusiast, a Southern gentleman,  and he brings the ‘everyman’ perspective to the judging panel.

The other judges include Myron Mixon, the chief cook of Jack’s Old South Competition Bar-B-Que Team, which has won over 180 grand championships, 30 state championships, and 11 national championships. and Art Smith, executive chef and co-owner of Table fifty-two and Art and Soul restaurants.

The series, which pits grill chefs against each other in the quest for the best barbecue, will return to TLC on Aug. 12.