Melissa Pfeister
- I take foods that maybe aren’t the best for you and re-create them in a healthy way.
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On day one of the competition, Melissa proclaimed her confidence, saying, "This is what I'm meant to do." But ultimately it didn't work out for her, as she was one of two finalists ousted in the second week of the competition. Though Melissa managed to entertain the audience with slick rhymes and a mic drop, her rice-laced meatball left much to be desired, and she was ultimately sent home.
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Two Times the Misstep
When Melissa presented her healthy point of view in a cold open to Bobby and Giada, she used phrases like "foods that maybe aren't so good for you," and Giada advised her to stay away from such terms in the future. But come the second-take video, Melissa once again used phrases with negative connotations, including "very healthy meals," much to the mentors' displeasure.
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Made-Over Crab Cakes
She wasn't the only one making crab cakes, though; fellow finalist Rob also served them to the judges. Melissa's were healthier, however, without a lot of oil. In the end, she landed among the bottom-three finalists in Week 1 but was saved when Havird was sent home.
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Symmetry Struggles
Come Week 2, Melissa was determined to deliver a strong showing, explaining, "There's no way I want to be in the bottom three again." She and Ana teamed up to make a video about Madcapra in Grand Central Market, but the ladies struggled to sync up their timing on camera. "It's rough," Giada told them simply after watching their presentation.
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Making Do
After the sliced tomatoes for her would-be side of Spanish-style tomatoes wound up waterlogged, Melissa was forced to serve her rice-laced meatballs with only onion slices to accompany them. "It could be devastating," she admitted.
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A Fun Flop
There's no doubt about it: Melissa's presentation at the throwdown was entertaining with clever rhymes and a mic drop, and guest judge Rev declared, "She kicked it hard." But Melissa failed to describe her dish, and the crowd chose to taste Ana's offering instead of hers.
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Saying Goodbye
"Her dish — awful," Bobby said simply of Melissa's meatball, and ultimately that was enough to send her home. Looking back on her journey, she said, "I've always wanted to do TV," Melissa said. "I tried to bring it, and it wasn't enough."
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