On tonight's episode of The Next Food Network Star - "Dinner at Ina's - the finalists demonstrate their ability to gab and grab for Tyler when they grocery shop on-camera. They then take off for the Hamptons where they are tasked to cater an elegant meal for Ina and her guests.
Last time on the Food Network search, two sister magazines Esquire and Good Housekeeping host the finalists, with challenges that range from gender- and holiday specific ones. First up, they had a manly meal challenge, followed by holiday-themed cuisines which put to test their culinary points of view. On the second episode, young New York-based Brett August became the second person eliminated from The Next Food Network Star.
In a blog post on Glam Buzz, August writes that he thinks his brief stint on
The Next Food Network Star "ended before it even began," but nevertheless considered it a "unique" experience.
"I wish it had lasted longer and that America could have seen who Brett really is - in the kitchen and in front of the cameras... I thought it was all about the cooking. Boy, was I wrong! There is so much more that goes into the making of a reality show and it's incredible how much you learn from watching yourself on television."
August adds that the impression he got when he watched himself on television was very different from how he thought he portrayed himself during the course of the competition.
"I expected to come across high-energy, dynamic and entertaining. When I watched the show, I realized I came across low energy, sexist and highly aggressive. I think my aggression on camera ultimately ended my run on
The Next Food Network Star. During my elimination, I came across very aggressive towards Melissa, and I don't think the judges appreciated that."
Catch
The Next Food Network Star tonight.
- Glenn Diaz, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source:
Glam Buzz, Food Network
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