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
Waynesville, N.C.
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![Chad Rosenthal]()
Chad Rosenthal
Ambler, Pa.
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![Chris Hodgson]()
Chris Hodgson
Cleveland
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![Damaris Phillips]()
Damaris Phillips
Louisville, Ky.
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![Daniela Perez-Reyes]()
Daniela Perez-Reyes
Haleiwa, Hawaii
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![Danushka Lysek]()
Danushka Lysek
New York City
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![Lovely Jackson]()
Lovely Jackson
Los Angeles
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![Nikki Dinki]()
Nikki Dinki
New York City
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![Rodney Henry]()
Rodney Henry
Baltimore
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![Russell Jackson]()
Russell Jackson
San Francisco
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![Stacey Poon-Kinney]()
Stacey Poon-Kinney
San Diego
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![Viet Pham]()
Viet Pham
Salt Lake City
Star Talk
Get exclusive Star updates by visiting the Star Talk blog, plus hear from finalists and read insider interviews.
Star-a-Day: Damaris Phillips
May 22, 2013You heard it here first: Food Network Star is kicking off an all-new...
The Early Days of Stardom: Alton Brown on Good Eats
May 21, 2013Three of Food Network's longest-standing chefs, Alton Brown, Bobby Flay and Giada De...
Star-a-Day: Chris Hodgson
May 21, 2013You heard it here first: Food Network Star is kicking off an all-new...
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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