Team Alton: Three Remain

Contesant Judson Allen is eliminated and Martie Duncan of Team Alton is safe in the Pitch Room Elimination for Producer's Challenge "Throw Dart at US Map" as seen on Food Network's Star, Season 8.

Next Food Netowrk Star Season 8, Episode 5

Contesant Judson Allen is eliminated and Martie Duncan of Team Alton is safe in the Pitch Room Elimination for Producer's Challenge "Throw Dart at US Map" as seen on Food Network's 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.

When Bob and Susie declared that Team Bobby and Team Giada were both winners of the Guy Fieri live show challenge, it was bad news for Team Alton. All four members faced the Producers' Challenge and the pitch room, where no matter what happened, one teammate would be going home. Alton went to bat for all of his finalists: "Every one of these people is going to make your brain tie up in knots. You're not going to be able to let one of them go," he told Bob and Susie.

But they had to pick someone, and in the end, Judson Allen bid farewell to the team. Judson had recently turned a corner with his new POV, focusing on healthy food and his personal weight-loss journey, but he continued to struggle with his authenticity on camera.

Before heading home, Judson reflected on the experience of working with Alton: "I don't think words can sum up how much I have valued his mentorship."

Bob and Susie also share their take on Alton as team leader: "He's getting so attached to his team. When they suffer, he suffers. I don't think people see that side of Alton," says Bob.

Hear more from Alton, Bob, Susie and Judson in his exclusive exit interview. Do you think it was his time to go home?

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Ep. 5 Reaction: Judson's Exit
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