Kelsey Nixon, the perky blonde contestant on the fourth season of the
Next Food Network Star, is getting her own show. In the November issue of
Utah Valley magazine, she
discusses her new role at
Food Network: I've been approached by so many production companies, but I think Food Network is the route I should go. I'm working on a project with them right now — a web show about teaching cooking basics.

An overwhelming majority of you felt
Lisa Garza should get her own show on the Food Network, yet she was the only finalist on last season's
Next Food Network Star to walk away without a deal.
Now the food and media world is abuzz with rumors that the Dallas restaurateur scored herself a
new show on CBS. When asked about the rumors, Garza reportedly stayed mum, saying she
"can't afford to screw it up" by saying anything to the media just yet.

The
Food Network has announced that the
Next Food Network Star runner-up, Adam Gertler, will have his own series. The show will feature Adam demonstrating how food-industry insiders perform their jobs. Entitled "Will Work For Food," the series is scheduled to debut on Sept.

I was incredibly surprised while watching last night's season finale of the
Next Food Network Star. Going into the finale, I wasn't sure if Lisa, Aaron, or Adam was capable of being a Food Network Star. After seeing them cook on
Rachael Ray's set, I was amazed at how well they performed.

This Sunday is the season finale of the
Next Food Network Star. For the first time ever, three people — Adam, Lisa, and Aaron — will compete in the finals. Who are you rooting for?

Last night on the
Next Food Network Star the final three had to make a promotional commercial for their show and create an over the top buffet for Las Vegas performers. Former NFNS winner,
Guy Fieri, coached the contestants and acted as the guest judge.
While each finalist ran into certain obstacles (Lisa burned her pork, Aaron bombed his introduction, and Adam went smoking crazy), I felt like the promos were totally unfair.
Where You Surprised Kelsey Was Kicked Off? Last night on the Next Food Network Star, the final four arrived in Vegas, dined with Paula Deen, and competed in a scaled down version of Bobby Flay's Throwdown. Perky Kelsey was sent home for making dishes that were too complicated.

Last night on the
Next Food Network Star, the final four arrived in Vegas, dined with
Paula Deen, and competed in a scaled down version of
Bobby Flay's Throwdown. Perky Kelsey was sent home for making dishes that were too complicated. Certain she was a Food Network shoo-in, I was shocked when the judges asked her to leave.

Last night on the
Next Food Network Star the contestants had to perform a live demonstration with children on
Rachael Ray's
daytime television show. For the first time, I thought all of the contestants did surprisingly well. However, I thought Kelsey, whose interaction with the girl scout was wonderful, performed the best.

Last night Shane and Kelsey shone on the
Next Food Network Star. Shane won both challenges and created a simplified version of
beef Wellington. The recipe, which was a collaboration between him and Kelsey, will be featured in an upcoming issue of
Bon Appetit magazine.