Season 7 of 'The Next Food Network Star' stars tonight at 9pm!

[Missy1961]

Wrong. You will watch Vic or Jeff when they win, and you will like the show!!!

You just don't realize it yet

 

[antmaril]

I'm curious to what was going through Bobby Flay's head, because his expletive was shown twice (for me it's an expletive... it bugs the heck out of me) and the look of shock on Bob's face was obvious, too.:

This bothered me, too. I don't understand why instead of editing out Bobby's "expletive", the Food Network chose to air it twice. I thought it was in poor taste and disappointing. I'm definitely not a prude or even a religious person, but I thought this was very disrespectful.

Oh, and I was glad to see Chris and Penny go home. He was annoying and she was so unlikeable that it was obvious to everyone that nobody was going to watch her show. I thought they might keep her on a while longer for the drama, but I'm glad she's gone.

 

[luvmy3]

This bothered me, too. I don't understand why instead of editing out Bobby's "expletive", the Food Network chose to air it twice. I thought it was in poor taste and disappointing. I'm definitely not a prude or even a religious person, but I thought this was very disrespectful.

I don't have a problem with people saying that, so the fact that Bobby said it doesn't bother me, but I think it was a bad decision on FN's part to not edit it, and then to show it twice. Its offensive to alot of people, why would they keep it in there

I hate to say it, but I'm going to miss Penny. Don't get me wrong, I couldn't stand her, but her food was the only thing that I find interesting on the show. All the other contestants are doing things that are comparable to every other chef on FN.

 

[Purple Nightshade]

The only one I would watch is Suzy. I think she's very natural when she is on camera and I love that she can turn just about anything into a mexican dish.

 

[antmaril]

I don't have a problem with people saying that, so the fact that Bobby said it doesn't bother me, but I think it was a bad decision on FN's part to not edit it, and then to show it twice. Its offensive to alot of people, why would they keep it in there .

Oh, I don't have a problem with Bobby saying it. That was a real moment for sure. My problem is with the FN not editing it out.

 

[snykymom]

Penny lost sight of the fact that, no matter what they say, this contest is not just about the food. If this were Top Chef, maybe she'd win. But it's not. It's about who gets to host a show, and none of us who watch FN will ever get to taste her or anyone else's food.

That's why Mary Beth is still there. You don't have to be the best cook to be a FN host. You have to be personable and watchable.

But let's not get crazy, FN, please! You may have thought it was "warm and personable" when Whitney talked about her sorority sisters coming over for lunch. I thought it was contrived and fake (and I hate when Aarti does it) - we all know that there are no sorority sisters coming for lunch! The only one who can get away with it is Ina Garten, because we actually see the people showing up! I would have been fine with Whitney saying something like, "I made this for my sorority sisters in college, and everyone loved it and it was cheap enough for college students to make!" But let's get rid of the conceit that they're all cooking for their friends and a camera just happens to be there!

 

[luvmy3]

Penny lost sight of the fact that, no matter what they say, this contest is not just about the food. If this were Top Chef, maybe she'd win. But it's not. It's about who gets to host a show, and none of us who watch FN will ever get to taste her or anyone else's food.

That's why Mary Beth is still there. You don't have to be the best cook to be a FN host. You have to be personable and watchable.

But let's not get crazy, FN, please! You may have thought it was "warm and personable" when Whitney talked about her sorority sisters coming over for lunch. I thought it was contrived and fake (and I hate when Aarti does it) - we all know that there are no sorority sisters coming for lunch! The only one who can get away with it is Ina Garten, because we actually see the people showing up! I would have been fine with Whitney saying something like, "I made this for my sorority sisters in college, and everyone loved it and it was cheap enough for college students to make!" But let's get rid of the conceit that they're all cooking for their friends and a camera just happens to be there!

I wouldn't watch Penny's show, but I would definitely get her recipes online. I can't watch Paula, but I do cook her food

And you are so right about Whitney She seems nice, but she is like a robot with no personality to me. I wouldn't be able to watch her show.
I do like Suzy, but there are already a couple chefs who do mexican food shows, do we really need another?
I don't really have a favorite chef this year. If you combined the personalities of a couple, and the food of a couple, you'd get a perfect "star" but as individuals there is nobody that really has star power, to me anyway.

 

[TwingleMum]

I felt bad for Jyll when Wolfgang gave her the cooking lesson. It was mortifying and awkward. I didn't agree with Suzy and Giada saying that they wanted her to show some emotion when she came back. I think the fact that she was able to keep her composure says a lot more! I would not have came back out!

I'm torn about what Wolfgang did. I don't think his intentions were bad but it could be taken a few ways 1. He is a talented successful chef who genuinely wants to help younger chefs succeed and is generous with his knowledge or 2. he doesn't care about someone else's feelings he is the expert and they should be in awe. I'm not sure how Bobby took it ~ was he upset Wolfgang took over? Was he embarassed that Jyll cooked poorly Wolfgang had to school her?? Did he feel it reflected badly on him, Suzie and Bob???

I was glad to see Penny go she was hard to watch. And I think there are plenty of people on FN who can't necessarily cook but have shows ~ Kid in a Candy Store, Outrageous Foods. Eat Street etc....

 

[snykymom]

I'm torn about what Wolfgang did. I don't think his intentions were bad but it could be taken a few ways 1. He is a talented successful chef who genuinely wants to help younger chefs succeed and is generous with his knowledge or 2. he doesn't care about someone else's feelings he is the expert and they should be in awe. I'm not sure how Bobby took it ~ was he upset Wolfgang took over? Was he embarassed that Jyll cooked poorly Wolfgang had to school her?? Did he feel it reflected badly on him, Suzie and Bob???

I was glad to see Penny go she was hard to watch. And I think there are plenty of people on FN who can't necessarily cook but have shows ~ Kid in a Candy Store, Outrageous Foods. Eat Street etc....

I think for Wolfgang, it's #1. He didn't have that haughty "I know everything" attitude that, say, Anthony Bourdain does. And think about it - how much would Jyll and all the other contestants have paid to have a private cooking lesson from Wolfgang Puck???

 

[Kasmooth]

I agree with the eliminations, but one was definitely a surprise!

I felt bad for Jyll when Wolfgang gave her the cooking lesson. It was mortifying and awkward. I did n't agree with Suzy and Giada saying that they wanted her to show some emotion when she came back. I think the fact that she was able to keep her composure says a lot more! I would not have came back out!

I agree I can hear them now stressful situations are going to happen you need to keep it together!!

 

[Missy1961]

new episode tonight.

 

[TwingleMum]

I'm guessing Mary Beth or Jeff goes tonight. But I think it will be Mary Beth.

 

[kaytieeldr]

It being so close to the end of this week's show, I'm concerned one of the men is leaving
If it's one of the women, I think it will be a different one .

 

[kaytieeldr]

Yeah, that's who I expected.

 

[Amy]

That's who I thought would go.

Did you see the previews for next week? Boy, they're really getting put thru the wringer, aren't they?

 

[Missy1961]

Yeah, that's who I expected.

I thought it was going to be that person.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Now, on the other hand, the person who won was a slam dunk . What a great job with the Rachael Ray challenge! Did that air Friday, or will it be on tomorrow, or did I miss it by weeks? Anybody know?

 

[powellrj]

No surprise who went home tonight, but I was surprised at the winner, they had a really good RR showing!

 

[jwfla422]

Now, on the other hand, the person who won was a slam dunk . What a great job with the Rachael Ray challenge! Did that air Friday, or will it be on tomorrow, or did I miss it by weeks? Anybody know?

I caught the end of that RR show either Thurs or Fri morning (can't remember which day but it was last week). You might be able to find it online though.

 

[mgilmer]

Am I the only one who was shocked to see the Food Network showcasing Garten on the NFNS after the way she callously dissed the make a wish child who wanted to meet her? I can see her maybe not being fired for being such a jerk, but I was really disappointed to see the Food Network showcase her. Have they no shame at all?