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Caption It: Call Me Maybe

By: Maria Russo
Show: Food Network Star
Maria Russo is a senior digital editor at Food Network. She covers top-tier show and talent packages across Food Network's social media platforms and on FoodNetwork.com.
Contestant Martita Jara of Team Giada giving their EPK Presenation for the Star Challenge "Meet the Press" as seen on Food Network Star, Season 8.

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Contestant Martita Jara of Team Giada giving their EPK Presenation for the Star Challenge "Meet the Press" as seen on Food Network Star, Season 8.

Photo by: Edward Chen/Creel Films ©2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Edward Chen/Creel Films, 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Just when they are thinking that Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson are their toughest critics, the remaining finalists meet a new team of evaluators this week: the press. This group of media professionals can potentially make or break a Star’s public image, so it is especially important for the contestants to wow them with their unique culinary points of view, engaging personas and stellar stage presences. Last week, Martita struggled to tout herself as “Mama Mexico” when Team Giada was gifted a Mexican-themed challenge, one in which she should have starred. Going forward, will Martita be able to embrace that individuality in front of the press? Is she hoping to phone a friend to save her from the challenge?

Before you tune in this Sunday at 9pm/8c, we’re challenging you, Star fans, to write your best captions (tastefully appropriate, please) for this call-worthy moment in the comments below.

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