Chefs Reveal Their Greatest Lessons Learned from Being on TV
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For this year's 12 Food Network Star finalists, this competition is square one: It's the beginning of a brand-new journey and the start of what has the potential to be a life-changing career. There's no telling what could await them if they possess the bright light of Star power, a la their mentors, Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis, and other famed faces on Food Network. But in the meantime, the competitors have but one goal: learn everything. Learn how to command an audience, how to cook against the clock, how to accept criticism and move forward, and how to handle rejection. They must learn what it takes to succeed on TV.
We checked in with Bobby, Giada and more current stars to find out what industry pro tips they've learned along their own journeys. And what they had to say might surprise you. The biggest takeaway for Bobby has been the importance of preparation. "I know that I'm better on television when I'm even just a little bit prepared as opposed to not being prepared at all," he told us. Read on below to hear what the other chefs had to say.
- Chefs Answer: What's the Job of a Food Network Star Like?
- What Not to Do to Succeed on Food Network Star
- Exclusive: Bobby on the Importance of Focus, the Meaning of Star Power and the Advice He Follows
- Exclusive: Giada on the "Ballet" of Camera Work, Plus Her Take on the Job of a Food Network Star
- New Interviews with All 12 Rivals
- Finalists Reveal Their Culinary Mentors
- Watch: Finalists' Casting Videos
Tune in to the premiere of Food Network Star on Sunday, May 22 at 9|8c.
