In a special two hour premiere episode of The Next Food Network Star, twelve hopefuls arrive in Los Angeles to compete for the ultimate dream job: To host their own show on The Food Network.The competition starts right away as they face their first on-camera test: preparing a meal that best represents who they are. Next, the finalists are taken to Paramount Studios where an A-list Hollywood Director films 30-second promos for the show that each finalist wants to host. Finally, the finalists must each create a Power Lunch for LA‘s biggest celebrity Chef, Wolfgang Puck.

Let‘s meet the twelve chefs who are hungry to be The Next Food Network Star!   We‘ve got Doreen (the asian food rebel), Aarti (the fun one), Paul ("the funny guy"), Herb (the personal trainer), Brianna (a self-proclaimed diva), Tom (unemployed), Alexis (a ladies‘ man), Dzintra (crazy), Brad (the professional), Serena (the gorgeous Italian), Darrell/"DAS" (the bachelor) and Aria (the mom).Right away, Bobby Flay entered the kitchen to introduce the show and the other members of the Selection Committee, Susie Fogelson and Bob Tuschman. Then Giada De Laurenti walked in to serve as a mentor and not, surprisingly, to poison Serena.
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