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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 10:18 pm
Serate, THANK YOU!
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 10:21 pm
You're welcome Kstme!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 10:57 pm
I was happy to be wrong, too. And yeah, a Jag and Paul show would be good.
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Uncle_ricky
Member
07-02-2007
| Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 11:28 pm
That was the tiniest audience I've ever seen -- it seemed like there were about 50 people in the entire studio. Sad. And Rory looked really crestfallen after Amy was announced the winner. There were no close-ups of her all and she kept her back to the camera throughout the hugging scenes Amy had with her family.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 6:06 am
Uncle Ricky, it's a 'by invitation only' audience. I think Rory thought she had it in the bag and that's why she was so visibly devastated. Is Amy married? they didn't seem to show a husband at all.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 6:15 am
YEAH!! I cant believe I fell asleep 5 min - or when they cut to comercial before the BIG announcement!! LOL I liked Amy, but wasnt sure she was going to survive after her crying in the middle of the "game"... she was so poised in the challenges, esp the Iron Chef - I couldnt believe they cut her over either Rory or Jag - I did believe they thought they had a lot of potential in Jag with his background... Now have you noticed how the winners of the show have "odd" hours and hard to find shows? (like the 2 guys that won the Party show? I think they maybe made, what 4 episodes? Its shown on I think sundays at 6am?? guy Ferrie finally is on a more regular schedule, and on at night - but he's not cooking!! I can see Amy doing some great shows, but locations? Her family has an interesting background - potential?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 6:17 am
It's interesting reading the message board associated with the article posted in the military times. http://www.militarytimes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1559324
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 6:32 am
I thought that Amy has talked about her husband in the past -- that they met in Paris (and that he is Parisienne) or something like that -- but noticed that he was absolutely NOT mentioned last night. I was sad for Rory. She really wanted to win. But her little cowboy sure is a cutie!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 7:34 am
I, too, think Rory thought she had won this one. And LOL at the "always a bridesmaid" statement. Hopefully, she'll get a clue. She's now come in second in TWO popularity contests! Amy has talked about her husband. It's entirely possible it didn't want to be on TV. Not everyone wants that, and if he didn't sign a waiver, he'd not be shown. There are other ways to support your wife in her endeavors. I'm surprised they spent as much time with Jag as they did. I was even MORE surprised, however, that, when given the chance, he did NOT apologize to the viewing public. Had he apologized for what he'd done I might've given him some props. As it stands now, I'm just still really disgusted with the man. FWIW, I would never watch a "Paulandjag" show. I also wouldn't watch a Rory backyard barbecue show (they've had enuf of those on FN). All in all, I was less than impressed with this season's contestants. And it'll be interesting to see what Amy does and how she manages. Food Network's studios are in New York. She's very much embedded in her family here in San Diego (actually, she's from La Mesa, which is NOT San Diego!).
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 8:49 am
Paula Deen and Alton Brown both tape their shows in their hometowns.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 8:55 am
Amy was just on the View. she did really well!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 9:07 am
It's really no wonder that Rory thought she had this one won. Here and on other boards, that was the thought, too. I don't like to see anyone sad or shocked like she seemed to be, but Amy really did pull herself together at the end of the season. Her camera presence was far superior to Rory's, IMO, and well...she never went over the line like Rory did during the Iron Chef challenge. Maybe it was editing, but Bobby Flay and Alton Brown both looked shocked at Rory's ballsiness. Amy just appears more "sweet" to me, and I think the Food Network knows that she will not have those "loose cannon" moments like Rory would. I'm betting that Jag would have actually won this thing had he not been a liar. All in all, I'm glad Amy won.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 10:33 am
Paula Deen and Alton Brown are well-establish Food Network stars. Amy is an unknown. I really doubt they'd front the expense of converting her home kitchen to a studio (a la Paula), or building a set here in San Diego (a la Alton). Alton really looked shocked at Rory's flippant comments (and subsequent giggling) during the Iron Chef challenge (as did the other judges, come to think!). I'm not sure Jag would've won. Something about him rubbed me the wrong way (during his Rachel Ray segment he seemed to be channeling Emeril, for example). And I dunno, but I've noticed that the military angle isn't as successful as it once was with reality show contestants. I think Jag was a loose cannon also. Plus. Well. Can you imagine having to clean up the set after Hurricane Rory went thru it? I imagine their production costs would about double with all the fires and other catastrophes along with the additonal cleanup and prep crew. I don't know if Amy will be a Food Network "star" for long. The Party Hearty Boys sorta burned out and weren't really a hit. Guy Fieri has a mega personality, but he also has the cooking chops. And I think that's what's saved him. That and the "on the road" show he's doing. I just don't see Amy as a long-term star on the network... a season, maybe two, and lots of reruns early morning hours on the weekends. 
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 11:01 am
Costa, I think you're right about Jag channeling Emeril, lol! Yeah, maybe he wouldn't have cut it after all, who knows? Ya know, I didn't care much for Guy Fieri during his season (but don't remember who I was rooting for). I do happen to like his show, Diner something-or-other, I think he really enjoys what he does.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 12:21 pm
greekbread and i have eaten at johnny garlic's (one of guy's restaurants in santa rosa) and the food was FABULOUS!
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 3:44 pm
Guy Fieri has a presence on camera that just can't be taught. He's a natural when talking to others and because of that, I really enjoy his diner-on-road show. I also saw a bit of that camera presence in Amy during the Iron Chef competition. Plus, I have to admit that I wanted to try Amy's recipes throughout the show where as I felt that Rory's were pretty simple and I didn't need her help. But that's just my personal taste. I have no doubt that this is going to be a tremendous help to Rory in getting her restaurant built up.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, July 23, 2007 - 4:15 pm
Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me... What the HECK is she doing trying to be the "next Food Network star" when she hasn't even gotten her new restaurant off the ground? I mean, it's all well and good to have goals, but hello? Do one thing well, Rory. And please, do not apply to be on any more reality tv shows.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 8:18 am
If I had to grade this season of Next Food Network Star it would be a red "F" with a circle around it. Both of these ladies neither had the cooking chops or the personality. Jag would have been the only one that I would have taken a look see at his new show. Boo-hiss all around.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 11:07 am
Ya can't give a red F (with or without a circle around it, lol) if we were hooked enough to watch it all season. D- maybe, but not an F You'd be a tough teacher, Lil!!
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Woofy
Member
08-09-2001
| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 7:27 pm
Jag's show would have been like watching a trainwreck .. you wouldn't be able to turn away from it waiting each week just to see whether or not he's going to blow up, get pissed, and throw some sous chef's face in a deep fryer. OooRAH!
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 7:54 pm
I think Amy was the best choice of those who were at the end....she is polished, she is a bit different than what they have on the network now, and if she can keep down to the "common woman" level, I think I would enjoy her show. Do agree that none of them were as good a choice as Guy. I really enjoy him.
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Woofy
Member
08-09-2001
| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 7:58 pm
Guy and the camera have a love affair .. and its been their since the first episode last season. I don't think anyone had a large enough, unique enough personality. I think Amy is probably a very nice person .. I don't see her show going more than one season unless she blossoms right before our eyes.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:50 am
Aughh! This is killing me! Moderators, is there not any way to warn a poster before going into the thread that the show is finished, and so if you're just watching it now, you might be spoiled? Geez, I love this show and I am so disappointed to be spoiled. This happens so much with Canadian airings. The episode I just watched was Nikki going home, and now I know the winner. I know you can't please everyone, and TVCH IS based in the U.S., but...but...
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 6:33 am
I am not a moderator, but, as I understand it, discussion of any show is not considered "spoiling" after the episode has aired. Sorry you are later viewing this one though -
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 6:54 am
Is Amy's show going to be a weekly show? I saw an interview where I thought they said there would only be 6 shows. Are they "test" shows or are they just kind of specials?
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