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Next Food Network Star fans, what did you think of tonight's episode?

I thought it was interesting and so far it's been the most dramatic episode of the season. First of all, I was overjoyed when I saw Ina Garten. She is one of my favorite FN chefs. I enjoy watching her show and love her warm, friendly personality. Debbie had to bring up the fact that Teddy was lacking integrity. Debbie is such a hypocrite! She lied in episode one, saying she was under budget when she was actually over and then she blames the dessert on her team. Now Teddy tries to throw her under the bus (like he and Brett did with Melissa in last week's show) by not owning up to his dessert and saying he made the meatloaf. While I can't stand Debbie, I am starting to hate Teddy more. On to Eddie. Eddie's food has been horrible and what he made tonight was no exception. I was shocked when he admitted that he got it from Paula Deen's recipes. His attitude towards Melissa was uncalled for too. Glad Bobby Flay called him on that eye roll he did. Michael having a breakdown surprised me. He did seem way off tonight. But I thought his cooking looked really good. Apparently, so did the judges and Ina (and her friends). I would love to try his recipe. I also thought he and Jeffrey work very well together. They're complete opposites of each other with their personalities, and they're both knowledgeable and are great cooks. They did a great job this episode, even if Jeffrey ended up having to coach Michael with his presentation. I felt so bad for Michael. Katie wasn't as bad, but my issue with her is she still needs to stop lecturing and make some decent food. You can cook healthy foods without sacrificing taste. Her food, except for what she made tonight, was boring and bland. Nothing much to say about Melissa. My opinions on her haven't changed. I like her, but she is way out of her league in this competition. I agreed with Susie about wanting to eliminate both Eddie and Teddy. They both pissed me off. I wanted to go through the TV somehow and beat the crap out of them. lol!

Public Comments

1. I dont have a fav yet but agree w/ a lot of what ur saying. i loved it when bobby flay called teddy and eddie out for their behavior. bobby seemed really annoyed last night. it was funny. that katie girl needs to back off on always saying something is "healthy or low fat" etc. that stuff can be incorporated later. she's gonna go soon i bet. they seem annoyed w/ her, too.
2. Wow! I was so mad at Teddy and Eddie, too! I'm glad Eddie got booted, but I was hoping for a shocker...sending them both packing. If Teddy doesn't straighten up, I'd like to see him gone next...or Katie. I just don't see her making it to the end. I think Melissa is too easily intimidated. If she gets a backbone, she could potentially go to the final three with Jeffrey and Jamika.
3. ***Sunday nights episode was good. My faves are Jeffrey, Michael and Jameka. It was time for Eddie to go, as he only had 1 good meal and his attitude was getting bad, with the eye-roll and all. Teddie should have been sent home alongside Eddie due to his attitude problem, although his food hadn't been as bad as Eddie's. Teddie got so wrapped up with helping Debbie, he completely fell behind on doing his own challenge. Debbie "could" have reminded him, but it is a challenge. I don't know why, if Teddy wasn't happy with "dessert", he couldn't have spoken up and told Debbie that he wanted to do something else. Melissa is way over her head, in so many ways. Not happy with Katie, as she just doesn't know how to relate with her "healthy choices" or add flavor to her food. I feel that Jeffrey and Michael and Jameka have not stumbled as much as the others and the three all have camera appeal and cooking talent. I, also, like Ina Garten of the Food Channel and thought that she was very fair in her assessments of the contestants.