![]() By episode 2, Bobby was already giving him extra credit projects since they didn’t have to give him advice on how to speak to the camera. I am not saying that he is MY favorite, but I think Jay has been THE favorite to win this sucker from day one. What do you think of Food Network Star‘s eleventh season? Is it possibly the show’s best season ever? And who are your current faves? Take our poll, then sound off in the comments! Eddie Jackson – Early favorite stumbled with a one-note pork loin this week, but the former football pro’s natural charisma and kitchen skills - as well as his decision to abandon his confusing “Cheat Day” concept - keep him at the top of the pecking order… for now, anyway. Dom Tesoriero – Judges keep noting Dom’s tendency to flee the scene of his presentations - so maybe TV isn’t his calling? That said, he has yet to make a less-than-delicious meal - and his flashes of charm and humor make me think he’s the Season 11 dark horse.ġ. Tendency to flatline in front of the camera is a concern.Ģ. Arnold Myint – He has yet to go in front of the camera in full drag, but his gorgeous-looking party food provides oodles of flair. ![]() Her occasionally icy demeanor, however, could use about 20 minutes in a 300-degree oven.ģ. Emilia Cirker – “Spice Class” sounds like a dang good idea for a show - and the judges have generally liked her food. That said, I’m still having nightmares about his watery, olive-green gumbo.Ĥ. Jay Ducote – Last year’s champ was a burly BBQ expert, too, but Jay’s homespun Louisiana style is actually charming. Rue Rusike – Her bubbly persona and focus on Southern African fare make her unique - but failure to heed judges’ advice to personalize her stories is a huge problem.ĥ. Alex McCoy – Handsome chef’s well-worn passport gives him true knowledge of international cuisine - but doesn’t Food Network already have a sandwich king?Ħ. Michelle Karam – Home cook/blogger with Mediterranean leanings shows a lot of warmth, but hasn’t totally convinced me she’s a food authority.ħ. With that said, here’s my current ranking of the eight remaining contenders - along with a pithy assessment of their pros and cons:Ĩ. ![]() Charming Italian-food lover Rosa fails to master a simple portobello sandwich? Away she goes! Bobby and Giada are demanding good food - but also remembering that likability/charisma are essential ingredients, too. Hashtag-spouting creep Matthew starts giggling over a fellow competitor’s downfall? Giada changes her vote and sends him packing. Drag Race All Stars 8 Just Gave Us One of the Most Dramatic Exits in Herstoryīest of all, though, with Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis as the sole permanent judges - true confession: I don’t miss the condescension of Alton Brown - weekly eliminations have been so consistently logical that we’ve been freed of the typical outrage/irritation that’s a hallmark of reality-competition genre. ![]()
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