Daniela Perez-Reyes

FOOD NETWORK STARS9, E3

A Star Is Chopped

A Food Network Star must take any combination of ingredients to new culinary heights. Each finalist identifies an exotic ingredient; the top two join Alex Guarnaschelli as judges as the rest battle it out Chopped style.
FOOD NETWORK STARS9, E1

Are You Ready for Prime Time?

Twelve hopefuls come to LA to compete for their own Food Network show. Their celebrity mentors help them prepare to audition, and each finalist makes a tape and a dish to present to Bob Tuschman, Susie Fogelson and a focus group.
FOOD NETWORK STARS9, E2

Food Network Star Burger Bash

Food Network Star throws an over-the-top Burger Bash. The finalists must create the best burger of their lives and present it to 100 enthusiasts. Afterward, the fans decide whose burger they want to try, based on the live-demo presentations. After a vote on which burger is best, the least successful finalist is sent home.
FOOD NETWORK STARS9, E4

Big-Screen Bites Challenge

The movie theater experience is being transformed with luxury cinemas popping up all over. This week, paired into teams of three, the finalists must create a menu and a movie trailer for a focus group of movie fans.
FOOD NETWORK STARS9, E5

4th of July Live Challenge

Special guest Terrence Jenkins, from E! News, will host the finalists as they do live cooking demos - with some curveballs. Then the finalists participate in 4th of July Live, a one-take interactive show.
FOOD NETWORK STARS9, E6

Product Pitch Challenge

Finalist come up with products representing their unique brands and styles. Then they must create, package and pitch them to a panel of successful food executives from Target, Kellogg's and Kraft, who will decide the winners.