The premiere is on Sunday, but the there's already talk about The Next Food Network Star and its band of merry judges.

• TV Guide talks to Bobby about the finalists; he calls them "incredibly savvy."

• Reality Wanted has an exclusive interview with Selection Committee member Susie Fogelson.

• Variety has a quick hit on Bob Tuschman's rising star.

• Haveyouheart.net sits down with Bob and Susie to get their sneak-peek take on the upcoming season.

• Yumsugar does a who's who of the finalists.

• LAist interviews three finalists--Aarti, DAS and Doreen--who call Los Angeles home.