The season finale ‘The Next Food Network’ airs Sunday at 9PM ET, and if you’ve been watching since the first episode, you know that it’s been a good competition. All the three finalists — Aarti Sequeira, Herb Mesa, and Tom Pizzica — seem to have a good shot at winning the top prize.
We have our own thoughts about who would excel with his or her own Food Network television show, but if you’ve studied the judges’ reaction, one candidate seems to have the inside track to victory.
Check out our analysis of who will be ‘The Next Food Network Star,’ starting with the chef most likely to win …
1. ‘The Next Food Network Star’ Will Be … Aarti Sequeira.
More than any other contestant, Aarti has won over the judges. They admire her tenacity and grace. They gushed over her food last Sunday during the ‘Iron Chef America’ challenge. Even though she’s not a chef and has no experience in a professional kitchen — and she does not work quickly — they have overlooked the negatives and appreciated the positives. Yes, she has failed spectacularly, like serving mushy rice, but they’ve always moved her along.
What’s the reason for the pass? Perhaps it’s that background as a CNN producer. Also Aarti’s proposed show, ‘Aarti’s Party,’ would be an Indian-themed program, which is a niche that’s yet to be covered by any other Food Network star. Aarti would represent the kind of expansion into other kinds of food that the network wants.
Finally, Aarti’s vivaciousness and bright smile have a strong telegenic appear. When you compare her to Giada DeLaurentiis or Rachael Ray, you can see a similarity and Aarti seems well-suited to promoting the network and her brand — given some PR schooling and confidence-building.
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