Christopher Lynch

The twelve hopefuls arrive in Los Angeles to compete for their own show on Food Network.

The finalists must first create a product that represents their unique brand and culinary style and then make a commercial for their product.

Alton Brown challenges the finalists to teach him a recipe; the chefs must create a video demonstrating one of their own dishes for the home viewer.

In two heats of five, the finalists bid on sabotages to saddle their competitors with.

The finalists must make a signature dish and describe it to guests attending a pool party at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

The finalists are tasked with creating a behind-the-scenes video selfie; the finalists are teamed up to make an internet marketing video for a Hershey's candy product.