The Next Food Network Star '09 Season 5.

[Sherman]

Last summer, Aaron McCargo Jr. was the ultimate and top winner of the show. Adam Gertler & Lisa came in as runner-ups.

Aaron has Big Daddy's House, while Adam has a show, Will Work for Food, but Lisa, I think, decided to pursue other avenues.

Who will win the gold this summer and have the Ultimate Dream Job? Who will be the one that can Get the Job Done THIS time around?

Has anyone been watching it since it returned for a 5th season last week?
Tonight, it looks like they're going to do a contest that looks quite similar to Chopped.

One of the girls, the 1st one to go, was already eliminated last week. Who will it be THIS week?

Who will stay and who will go? :huh:

[lilylove]

I saw the first show... I loved the little blonde lady with all the energy.

I can't believe they used store bought cake!!!!

[Sherman]

Yeah, that cake was VERY embarrassing the way that it was set up!! I wouldn't eat that crap!

But it was good to see most of the present FN stars on the premier episode like Aaron, Giada, Guy, Mourimoto and others.

One of the guys gave an indication that he might drop out of the race.

[smoke king]

I've been watching, and tonite, just as they were about to announce who was leaving, little Izzy demanded to go outside (and when he wants out, you don't want to waste time, puppy bladders and all) and by the time he was done, I missed it!! I'm going to try and stay up for the replay tonite.

So far, I really don't care for any of them, but it's still pretty early in the running. Maybe I need to get to know them a little better.

[Sherman]

I missed that part too because I was preoccupied on the computer!

The episode will re-air again on Thursday & Saturday.

[lilylove]

That's good to know because I missed the whole thing....

[Sherman]

Glad to help out!

It will be like that until the season is about to end, and then they'll run a marathon on the series sometime next month or so.

[rickismom]

I really like Jamika and Jeffrey....for now anyway....kinda soon to make any firm decision but it sure is fun to watch! :)

[Sherman]

Actually, and in reality, the winner has already been chosen. We just don't know who it is yet. The show is all pre-recorded episodes.

Probably just before the season began. These are all delayed airings. We just don't know who the winner is yet because the network isn't going to mention it and wants to keep viewers in suspense until the final episode airs.

Would you all concur with me on that?

[rickismom]

Yep, I do

[Deadly Sushi]

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Debbie Lee, 39, a restaurant consultant from West Hollywood, Calif.

Good: Warm, bright, hearty laugh, fun Ina-voice
Bad: Culinary mis-statements, marketing speak
Food: Excellent! Curry pork with red wine, prosciutto cream sauce
Quick Take: She reminds me of Margaret Cho – funny, gutsy, warm. But she delivered some culinary information that was just wrong. Can she convince me she has the depth of culinary knowledge and technique to survive at the top of the food world?


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Eddie Gilbert, 29, a sous-chef from Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Good: Smart, articulate, passionate about food, handsome, cocky
Bad: Cocky (it could go either way), a little hard, didn’t show a lot of humor
Quick Take: Eddie describes himself as a rebel, but he was also a successful executive in corporate America. He’s clearly a very smart guy and definitely loves food. But is his cocky surfer-dude personality for real – and will that be exciting or tiresome on television?


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Jen Isham, 29, a sales manager from Orlando

Good: Sarcastic humor, bone dry, funny! Rosy cheeks (why’d I write that?), Housewife 2.0 (her joke)
Bad: Housewife 2.0 (good thing or bad thing?)
Food: Good, not great
Quick Take: Looks like Sandra Lee and shares a desire to help homemakers get food on the table. She calls herself “housewife 2.0.” Funny and dry. Cute. Can she convince me she has enough culinary expertise to speak to millions of viewers?


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Melissa d’Arabian, 40, a stay-at-home mom from Keller, Texas

Good: Mom, funny, resourceful, laughs at self, Sara Moulton-like, solid home cooking, high energy
Bad: High energy (frantic?), too scattered, not sure she’s a culinary authority, is she cut out for this?
Quick Take: Melissa was immensely likeable and good humored about the challenges of raising four kids under the age of 3 (some twins). She worked as a live-in cook to put herself through grad school. Will this homemaker be out of her league?


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Michael Proietti, 27, an executive chef from the Bronx, N.Y.

Good: Memorable, bright, funny, unpredictable, confident, excellent food
Bad: Scattered, tough, bitchy, too over the top
Quick Take: After the final auditions, Michael just missed making the top 10. But a few days before we started taping, one of our finalists dropped out. We put Michael in, and I’m glad we did. He’s quick witted, funny, daring, and is an unapologetic “big” character. I wonder if his “I’m so outrageous” act will get old, and if he’ll be able to find depth underneath it to avoid becoming a cliché?


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Brett August, 32, an executive sous chef from New York, N.Y.

Good: Kramer (from Seinfeld), a character, funny, off-kilter, energetic, big personality
Bad: Not TV-ready, odd duck, what is his point-of-view?
Quick Take: He’s got an odd-Kramerish appeal, but there’s a sweetness underneath his brash New York exterior. Something about him gets everyone in the room laughing and talking. Will Brett be a breakout character on the show, or will people say “what were they thinking?”


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Jamika Pesoa, 29, a personal chef from Atlanta, Ga.

Good: Strong, unflappable, gorgeous! Some cute stories. Best food.
Bad: Newscaster voice (not a compliment, I mean flat, nasal, fake), former marketing exec. and feels it, too controlled.
Quick Take: A lot of promise here. Probably the best dish we’ve had in three days. But can she lose the marketing speak (she’s done too many Power Point presentations) and lose her control to be an authentic personality?


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Jeffrey Saad, 41, owner of real estate brokerage firm in Los Angeles, Calif.

Good: Handsome, charming, warm, dad, confident cook, very good food
Bad: Low energy, too relaxed, mild. Competitive enough for show?
Quick Take: Jeffrey charmed the room. He knows his stuff and can really cook. But is his easygoing west coast personality too mild to ever stir up a passionate following?


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Katie Cavuto, 29, a chef/dietician from Philadelphia, Pa.

Good: Energetic, confident, fun, former gymnast, strong point-of-view, knowledgeable
Bad: Will “healthy” work? Her eyes pop (not a compliment) on camera. Too competitive?
Quick Take: Katie is likeable, warm, fun and has Rachael Ray-like energy. But can she tame her hyper-competitiveness and find a new and appealing way to sell ‘healthy’ to a wide viewership that may not want it?


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Teddy Folkman, 32, a chef/restaurateur from Alexandria, Va.

Good: Excellent chef, (he beat Bobby Flay in the “Mussels” challenge on Throwdown with Bobby Flay), charming, smooth, dimpled smile
Bad: Memorable? Does he have a star personality? A chef without a distinctive point-of-view
Quick Take: I remember really liking Teddy when he was a guest on Throwdown. His cooking stood out during the auditions, and he definitely has a polished self-aware charm – which could be too self-conscious. Can this good looking chef quickly find a persona and point-of-view to propel him though the competition?

[Deadly Sushi]

Mmmmmmm... so far MY take is they ALL suck.

I think the one that sucks the LEAST is Jen, Debbie and Jeffery.

Eddie, Michael and Katie I want to run over with a cement mixer. Then back up. Then run over them again. I think 'hate' is the proper word.

[Sherman]

Mmmmmmm... so far MY take is they ALL suck.

I think the one that sucks the LEAST is Jen, Debbie and Jeffery.

Eddie, Michael and Katie I want to run over with a cement mixer. Then back up. Then run over them again. I think 'hate' is the proper word.



This season, I could give a crap less WHO wins.

No favorites here

[rickismom]

So what do you think of last night's episode? Do you think Eddie should have been the one eliminated? It was a tough call....

[Deadly Sushi]

So what do you think of last night's episode? Do you think Eddie should have been the one eliminated? It was a tough call....

I think that bonehead should have not even made it on the show The week before with mixing a holiday with a dish, he was HORRIBLE! And I mean realllllllllllllllllllllly really really bad.

Who do Ya'll think will WIN the big enchalada? :unsure:

[Sherman]

So what do you think of last night's episode? Do you think Eddie should have been the one eliminated? It was a tough call....



I didn't see it yet. Was out of town for the weekend and have to wait until Thursday to see it.

[rickismom]

I didn't see it yet. Was out of town for the weekend and have to wait until Thursday to see it.

It's a good one....watch it and tell us what you think of the outcome. I've been reading and leaving comments on Bob Tushman's blog on the FN website, lol :whistle:

[Sherman]

One of them, Jen Isham, looks almost like Kelsey, who was last year's contestant.

[smoke king]

So what do you think of last night's episode? Do you think Eddie should have been the one eliminated? It was a tough call....

I really liked the outcome of last weeks show-Brett got exactly what he deserved. Kinda chitty the way he tried to pearl harbor that gal.

As far as Eddie goes, he could of went, but no matter. Its just a matter of time for him..........

[Deadly Sushi]

To see who they booted, just highlight the sentence!


This week the judges were on the ball booting Eddie!!! :applause:

[Sherman]

Yeah, Jen was the first one to get kicked off.

[lifesaver91958]

Now how did i miss this thread?

[butterflygazer]

The top 3 cooking shows i watch.
1. Top Chief
2. Hell's Kitchen
3. The Next Food Network Star

[rickismom]

So.....what did everyone think of last night's episode??? It's about time they got kicked off!

[sirena]

Yup. It was Teddy's time to go. I was really sorry that Jeffrey made such a mess of his dish. I like him. But Jamika is a rising star and out of all of them I can picture her having her own show.

[Deadly Sushi]

Im just waiting to see them kick Katie to the curb. I hate, despise, detest, loathe and abhorre her. She seems like a shallow airhead. Emotionally retarded. Plus she was in gymnastics! You know what THAT means!!!

[sirena]

Gee Deadly Sushi. Now I know something about you that I wish I didn't. You really feel that comfortable just throwing that out there?

[Deadly Sushi]

Gee Deadly Sushi. Now I know something about you that I wish I didn't. You really feel that comfortable just throwing that out there?

THrowing out..... what? That I hate one of the Food Network Stars? :huh:

ANd that in some fashion bothers you? :unsure: Regarding your question, I just dont feel comfortable stating my opinion... Im downright relaxed. :smile:

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[Deadly Sushi]

Buzz she can flame me if she wants. Im just not going to take the bait :brows:

[sirena]

PM's sent to both Deadly Sushi and Buzzard767. I trust that most thinking people here understand the issue I took with DS's "gymnast" statement. Enough said. I'm moving on.

[Deadly Sushi]

:huh:......

OK! So who ya'll think is going to be at least in the final 3?

Im thinking Jeffery, Jamika and Allysia. I like all 3 actually.

[smoke king]

Man, its tough. Seems that they've cleared away the dead wood, so it's anybodys to win. I could see Jamika or Deb with a FN show. I'm kinda pulling for Melissa though, just because she dosen't have any formal culinary training (like most of us!!).

That being said, whenever I get behind a contestant in one of these cooking competitions, it seems to be the kiss of death for them, so Melissa, I sincerely apologize!!

[rickismom]

I think the final three will come down to Jamika, Melissa and Jeff

[Deadly Sushi]

Wooooooooo Hooooooooo!!!!! They kicked Katie! Im a happy camper. Now Im guessing next week they will kick Michael. He isnt good in front of a camera.

[rickismom]

Wooooooooo Hooooooooo!!!!! They kicked Katie! Im a happy camper. Now Im guessing next week they will kick Michael. He isnt good in front of a camera.

I agree, Katie just didn't "fit in". She tried though. I have no idea who will go next week, it's a tough call depending on how their challenges go.
As far as the camera issue, all of them are either too intense :w00t: or scared to death :shock: - hard call for the judges, I'm sure...and not fun to watch either, lol

[Cooksie]

So now we know that Michael bit the dust. It's down to Melissa, Jeffrey, Jamika, and Debbie. I think the next one to go will be Jamika. She just doesn't seem to be able to "think" in front of the camera. I was very disappointed in Debbie Sunday night because I thought she threw Melissa under the bus and was just worried about "her" appetizer.

I'm looking forward to seeing a Melissa/Jeffrey/Debbie cook-off. I've seen Jeffrey run over Jamika (the Rachel Ray episode) and Debbie leave Melissa stranded, so I'm just waiting to see if Melissa's claws emerge (instead of tears) as things get tight. It's definitely getting more interesting.

[Sherman]

Pretty much the same thing had happened with Aaron last year. They said that he was struggling a lot last year, but he managed to pull it off and become the top winner in the contest.

[Deadly Sushi]

OK!!!! I picked two in a row!!!! :clap:


Next I predict Debbie the Korean will get booted. AND..... for the winner.....
Jeffery!!!!!
He has the cooking background and the guy can speak well infront of a camera.

Anyone else with me?!? :bounce:

[Sherman]

What about Jamika? She's still in the race, isn't she?

[smoke king]

What about Jamika? She's still in the race, isn't she?

Yeah shes still in it, but she's been a bit shaky these last couple of weeks.

[lifesaver91958]

I'm hoping to see Jamika get it! :)

[Sherman]

Yeah, she's still in it.

[rickismom]

Debbie needs to go...

[Sherman]

I think she'll be the next one to be chopped come Sunday.

[smoke king]

OK then, whos it going to be tonite? I have to agree with rickismom, Debbies time is up. My favorite memory of her will be Micheal going upside her head with that sheet pan.......:yum::yum:


She showed a very unappealing side of herself last week, IMHO.

[Sherman]

OK then, whos it going to be tonite? I have to agree with rickismom, Debbies time is up. My favorite memory of her will be Micheal going upside her head with that sheet pan.......:yum::yum:


She showed a very unappealing side of herself last week, IMHO.



The preview shows her breaking down. Like she can't do it any more. :dizzy:

[smoke king]

I just got done watching it, and was a little more than surprised to see Jamika go. I thought she would be in it until the end. Moreover, I just can't understand how she was booted and Debbie stayed!

[Sherman]

I hoped that Jamika would stay as well.

This is part of why I don't like this damn show. Other than Aaron winning last year. The ones that you want to win this year don't!!

[smoke king]

The ones that you want to win this year don't!!

LOL-With the exception of Danny on "Hells Kitchen", the ones I root for never win!

I'm all-in for Melissa now-I think it would be cool to see a regular "home cook" win it-you know, a "Josephine six-pack" like us!!! Plus, I think shes got some chops as well!

[Sherman]

I had high hopes for Jamika, and they friggen canned her! What a damn shame!!

[GotGarlic]

I just got done watching it, and was a little more than surprised to see Jamika go. I thought she would be in it until the end. Moreover, I just can't understand how she was booted and Debbie stayed!

She didn't handle herself well last night - it's not good form to tell a judge how pissed she is that they took her ingredients away and made her think on her feet. She got really snippy.

[GotGarlic]

Pretty much the same thing had happened with Aaron last year. They said that he was struggling a lot last year, but he managed to pull it off and become the top winner in the contest.

He *was* struggling, and he didn't deserve to win. It was all about demographics, imo.

[Sherman]

Aaron has an elite culinary background to back himself up with. I wanted him to win because hardly any of the cooking shows had a black man hosting them for eons!

Had he not won, he would have worked on opening another 4-star steakhouse, which he plans to do anyway somewhere down the road.

Jamika was pushed to the breaking point. That type of really grueling contest can really take its toll on contestants who have a hard time dealing with a lot of pressure like that!

I've seen some of the contestants get really stressed out on that program and want to leave it. I hope that she does well and finds some culinary career choices that will suit her needs & values.

[GotGarlic]

Aaron has an elite culinary background to back himself up with. I wanted him to win because hardly any of the cooking shows had a black man hosting them for eons!

And you just proved my point :smile: That *is* why he won. I'm not saying he has no cooking skills, but he wasn't as good in front of the camera as the other finalists.

Jamika was pushed to the breaking point. That type of really gruling contest can really take its toll on contestants who have a hard time dealing with a lot of pressure like that!

I've seen some of the contestants get really stressed out on that program. I hope that she does well and finds some culinary career choices that will suit her needs & values.

Well, it's a stressful job - of course the selection committee wants to see how the contestants react in stressful situations. She didn't react well. I do like her, so I hope she does well in life; I just think she's not suited to be a TV personality.

[Sherman]

Some people have it and some don't.

But when you got, FLAUNT it and flaunt it well!

And I think that is what Aaron is doing.

[Cooksie]

Down to three now! It wouldn't have bothered me if they had cut both Jamika and Debbie last night. I do believe Debbie will be next. "The capers are in the dressing," helloooooo.......she told a big fat lie and then tried to crawfish when Bobby Flay (I think) called her out on it. I think she would be a terror to work with because nothing would ever be her fault.

I think Melissa would fit in nicely with all the other FN shows. There are a lot of mommies out there cooking for young families who could relate well to her.

[Sherman]

I could NEVER be in that contest!

The least little thing would set me off and I'd get mad and be heading for the door like a bat out of hell!! Can't deal with stress.

[Deadly Sushi]

Well I was WRONG!!!! I predicted Debbie would be booted this week but Jamika got kicked to the curb instead!!! :huh: Well they BOTH deserved getting booted. Debbie is a liar and a snake!! And if she mentions she is Korean ONE MORE TIME Im going to start a Hate Debbie website!
Jamika, her poor attitude and lack of self control got her kicked. Its a shame because I did like her.
OK..... Debbie MUST be booted off next week.

I hope Jeff wins. He has a good on-screen feel. :chef:

[Sherman]

Well I was WRONG!!!! I predicted Debbie would be booted this week but Jamika got kicked to the curb instead!!! :huh: Well they BOTH deserved getting booted. Debbie is a liar and a snake!! And if she mentions she is Korean ONE MORE TIME Im going to start a Hate Debbie website!
Jamika, her poor attitude and lack of self control got her kicked. Its a shame because I did like her.
OK..... Debbie MUST be booted off next week.

I hope Jeff wins. He has a good on-screen feel. :chef:



I liked Jamika as well. Too bad that she got chopped. :sad:

[Keltin]

I’d like to have seen Debbie go before Jamika. But realistically, Debbie does work better in front of the camera.....I just don’t care for her.

In the end, my money is on Jeffrey. Although, Melissa wouldn’t be bad either.

[Sherman]

This time around, I really don't care much who wins because this year, it seems that those three judges, Bob, Bobby and Susan have gotten even cockier than they did last year!

Why won't they find three new people to do the judging for a change?

[Sherman]

They are already doing a search for new contestants for next year's Season 6.

[lilylove]

I really like both Jeff and Melissa. Melissa is so jumpy though, I'm afraid that she'd start getting on my nerves after awhile.... But I love her ideas and hints.

Maybe...she could do guest shots on Jeff's show once in awhile :)

[rickismom]

WOOOHOOOOO!! Debbie's gone!!! Yessssss!!!!! Either Jeffery or Melissa could win and I don't care which, they are both great!! *does happy dance*

[Sherman]

My, my, my!!! Debbie has been chopped?! I don't bielive it!!!

Think I'll watch it just to see her get chopped!!! Haha!! :thumb:

[smoke king]

My, my, my!!! Debbie has been chopped?! I don't bielive it!!!

Think I'll watch it just to see her get chopped!!! Haha!! :thumb:

It was never a matter of "if" but rather "when"......go Melissa!!:thumb:

[Sherman]

I missed that one! Fell asleep on it and have to wait until friggen Thursday to see it again.

[rickismom]

I missed that one! Fell asleep on it and have to wait until friggen Thursday to see it again.

It's a good 'un!!

[Sherman]

It's a good 'un!!



It'll be on again today, as the Food Network is presently running a marathon of all of this season's shows - from the 1st episode all the way to the last one, the garand finale.

You will find out who ultimately wins at the end of tonight's episode which airs at 9pm. :chef:

[rickismom]

It airs at 7pm here on the West coast, I won't post anything about it til tomorrow as not to spoil it for you :)

[Mama]

It's okay Rickismom...9pm eastern time is 5 pm pacific time so maybe it will work out better if the folks on the east coast don't post anything until after 11pm Eastern Time.

[Sherman]

Yeah, you guys on the West Coast are about 3 hours behind us here on the East Coast.

You can also go to the FN's website, but again, you might not know who won for a while. That is if you haven't seen it yet or if you missed it.

Who do you think might win between Jeff & Melissa??

[Cooksie]

I wouldn't miss this show for anything. Jeffrey has the culinary background and I like him, but I still think Melissa has the niche/audience appeal to pull more viewers. It's all about viewers/money, and FN is looking for the person who can bring in the biggest bucks. I think Melissa will win. We'll see :smile:.

[rickismom]

Woohoo!!

[Cooksie]

"Melissa d'Arabian, the mother of four from Texas and the absolute underdog heading into Season 5 of "The Next Food Network Star," (http://www.foodnetwork.com/the-next-food-network-star/index.html) won the competition tonight, beating Los Angeles' Jeffrey Saad, the front-runner in this race literally from Day 1. Melissa now stars in her own cooking show, and it starts in just one week."

Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/08/the-next-food-network-star-a-comefrombehind-win-.html


I can't wait to see her show. I did get the idea last night that Susie wanted Jeffrey to win.

[smoke king]

I missed Sunday nights finale, (Great Wolf Lodge doesn't get FN) but I was able to keep myself in the dark until last nights replay.

Melissa Wins! :thumb: !! We (DW and myself) have been pulling for her from the start, although I think she may have been "sandbagging" a bit-She obviously knew a lot more than she originally let on! (good for her!)

Cooksie, my wife and I got the same impression about Susie wanting Jeffrey to win!

[Cooksie]

They changed Melissa's show from Kitchen Survival to Ten Dollar Dinners (for four people). It looks like it is going to be on right before Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals. I bet Aunt Sandy is not happy about that.

[Sherman]

Sounds like it'll be another snow that suggests recipes for inexpensive meals.

[smoke king]

I bet Aunt Sandy is not happy about that.

LOL-Hey, she had a good run!

[Sherman]

Depends what time slot that show will be going in.

[Deadly Sushi]

What happened to that guy from last year? He hasnt really done anything for the network from what I can see.

Melissa is good. I liked Jeff but Im not upset. Thing is my father LOATHES Melissa. he says he cant look at her face. eyes buggin out, crappy smile and overall creepy looking. I dont mind her myself. Better than Raytard. :wink:

[Sherman]

Are you talking about Aaron or Adam?

Aaron has done quite a bit since getting his own show, even making guest appearances on other FN shows!

Adam hasn't done much though. Not sure if his show is even still around now.

[Deadly Sushi]

Well I saw it yesterday as a matter of fact! I cant say that it really was something unique. Or even had a theme. It was just something he thought was "good" and he made it. *shrug*

Darn it! I missed Melissas first show! :sad:

[Sherman]

Well I saw it yesterday as a matter of fact! I cant say that it really was something unique. Or even had a theme. It was just something he thought was "good" and he made it. *shrug*

Darn it! I missed Melissas first show! :sad:



When WAS her 1st show? I missed it also!

I think Adam's show is still on. Aaron's is presently in it's 4th season now. :applause:

[Mama]

Melissa's show is on Sunday's at 12:30pm. I missed it too.

[Deadly Sushi]

Melissa's show is on Sunday's at 12:30pm. I missed it too.

Thats it? It must be repeated throughout the week, no?

[Cooksie]

"Food Network couldn't turn its back on Saad, however -- hence the new gig."

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/08/las-jeffrey-saad-is-the-spice-smugger-.html