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Tom Pizzica's Star Turn

In season six of The Next Food Network Star, Tom Pizzica made an uncertain start ... but turned the game around to become one of the competition's final three contenders.

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Ready, Set ... Go

After taking his place on the Star set, Tom, second from the right, anxiously awaited instructions for his first test of culinary skill of The Next Food Network Star Season 6 competition.

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No Worries

Tom took a moment to reflect in Episode Two. (How was he always so chill?)

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Red Carpet Fever, Travolta-Style

Tom strutted his stuff for the Week Three Star "Grammy Party" Challenge. Judge Susie Fogelson praised him in the evaluation: "You got some mojo. You exuded confidence and warmth."

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Pepper Pizzazz!

In Week Four the finalists created a unique pepper dish for Bobby Flay's Camera Challenge. Tom's approach to the competition: Asian-style stuffed poblanos.