Okay, last night I finally had a chance to catch up on the last two episodes of the Next Food Network Star. (Have I ever admitted out loud that I love my DVR??)
Episode 6: Bye-Bye Michael – Brian and I were going crazy with this episode! First of all I was literally stressing out for the contestants because my major weakness in the kitchen is getting all the food cooked and on the table in a timely manner. I always underestimate how long it will take me, then stress out when things aren’t done. So I was in a tizzy just watching them!
Second, my amusement with Michael reached it’s limit. One more, “Who loves you?” and “Mama’s working it!” and I was going to scream. (Maybe it’s the pregnancy hormones.)
Third, Debbie, Debbie, Debbie. What were you thinking? I remember after the very first episode I was miffed when Debbie said she stayed in budget but never explained that it was only because she didn’t buy so many of the other contestant’s needed ingredients. But that was nothing compared to the martyr role she played at the elimination when she actually left her team out in the cold. I didn’t think she’d be voted off for it (assuming Michael would be next) but it certainly didn’t win her any popularity points. (Brian is still lamenting she was not let go.)
Episode 7: Jamika’s Crash and Burn – I feel so bad for Jamika. She has such a warm way and contagious smile and seemed to be doing so well at the beginning but this week she spent most of her time frowning and being ticked off. She was not my favorite but I wanted so badly for her to do well and really shine. Oh, well.
So who will actually win it in the end? Melissa is still my favorite (and Jeffery my second choice) but I think it’ll come down to Melissa and Debbie. However, I’m not sure if Melissa could win it all. It just seems like Debbie has a greater uniqueness and won’t seem like another Robin Miller or Sandra Lee. I hope I’m wrong.