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The 12 Most-Memorable Moments from Food Network Star, Season 12

This year's competition saw unprecedented action and shocking drama. Relive the most-unforgettable events.
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Martita Makes 13

The Season 12 cast could hardly believe it when Martita Jara, a former Season 8 finalist, joined the ranks of this year's competition after besting other returning rivals on Comeback Kitchen. While some weren't pleased to have yet another finalist in the mix, others took the news in stride.

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Culinary Rhymes and Moves

At Rev Run's throwdown, the finalists didn't hold back in their attempts to win over the crowd. Both Melissa and Joy delivered shocking lyrics in their raps, while Jernard broke it down with an impressive dance in his presentation. "I'm putting the 'butt' in 'rebuttal,'" he said.

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Italian-Style Camping

S'mores, hot dogs, chili — all usual suspects at a campfire cookout, right? But what about gnocchi with homemade pesto sauce? That's what Damiano prepped during the Week 3 Star Challenge, in which he and Erin had to promote a Family Road Trip camping excursion. "So, when you went camping, you had gnocchi?" Bobby asked him, dumbfounded. And indeed that was the case.
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The Nickname That Won't Die

While Ana introduced her salmon dish to Bobby, Giada and VIP guest Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Monterey was on hand to be what Ana deemed her "designated nut girl." Throughout her tableside presentation, Ana kept referring to her as "nut girl," and hardly anyone could keep a straight face about that.
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