NEW STARS, HIGH STAKES: DREAMS ON THE LINE
In a summer of heated competition, 12 Star hopefuls will face off in the ultimate interview for the chance to score their dream TV job.
UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES
You'll notice some changes this season, including the first-ever fan focus groups and "the dial of doom."
ARE YOU A SUPERFAN?
Put your memory of past seasons to the test by taking a quiz about contestants, mentors and recipes.
Videos: The First Look at Season 9 and Finalists in Their Own Words
Food Network Star Extras
Season 9 Finalists
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![Andres Guillama]()
Andres Guillama
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![Chad Rosenthal]()
Chad Rosenthal
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![Chris Hodgson]()
Chris Hodgson
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![Damaris Phillips]()
Damaris Phillips
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![Daniela Perez-Reyes]()
Daniela Perez-Reyes
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![Danushka Lysek]()
Danushka Lysek
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![Lovely Jackson]()
Lovely Jackson
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![Nikki Dinki]()
Nikki Dinki
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![Rodney Henry]()
Rodney Henry
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![Russell Jackson]()
Russell Jackson
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![Stacey Poon-Kinney]()
Stacey Poon-Kinney
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![Viet Pham]()
Viet Pham
Star Talk
Don't miss a minute of Star action. Get the latest updates on finalists, recipes and all the related happenings.
Star-a-Day: Andres Guillama
May 19, 2013You heard it here first: Food Network Star is kicking off an all-new ninth season on Sunday, June...
Chatting With Food Network Star’s Susie Fogelson
May 09, 2013For years on Food Network Star you've seen Bob...
Chatting With Food Network Star’s Bob Tuschman
May 08, 2013For years on Food Network Star you've seen Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson guide, grow and,...
Meet the Hosts
The futures of this season's Star hopefuls rest with Food Network superstars and returning mentors Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis and Alton Brown.
Star Blog: Get the Latest Updates
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