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The reality show stars certainly don’t align well for Rory Schepisi. This is the second time she has finished second in a televised reality show. Despite a marketing campaign on her behalf, and despite facing the woman who originally had been eliminated, Schepisi came up short. Instead, San Diego’s Amy Finley, aka “The Gourmet Next Door,” came out on top.
I must admit I was happy to see Amy Finley come out on top. Her concept of “The Gourmet Next Door” is a show I’m waiting to see. I never did completely understand Rory’s “Backyard Bistro” as well. I’m also impressed by Amy’s genuine, easy voice with the camera. She really does look and act like someone I might find next door. Among other food reality bloggers, Amy was a popular choice. Her status as a stay-at-home mom was pleasing to some. For others, she was so popular a little jumping on the couch was in order. The finale show on Next Food Network Star was disappointing. It had the feel of a cheap game show and Marc Summers as host was simply unable to match the intensity week after week of other Food Network stars such as Bobby Flay and Alton Brown. A glimpse into the home life of Amy and Rory was interesting. It looks like Rory will be keeping herself busy with a new restaurant and a love affair with life in small-town Texas. Amy apparently lives very close (almost like a compound) to many members of her extended family. The film shown mentioned nothing about her husband, Greg, and that has raised questions among show viewers. Perhaps we will know more as the Food Network begins to roll out Amy’s show this fall. Congratulations Amy! Here’s to the “Gourmet Next Door!” Comments15 Comments so far |
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I’m so glad Amy won. Nothing against Rory’s cooking. She cooks very well. It’s just hard to watch Rory. I can’t get past what look to be false teeth. I know that sounds shallow, but I’m a visual person. I have to be able to watch the hostess or host in order to maintain my interest and learn from them.
THEY REALLY GOT IT WRONG. Amy – hmmmmmmm. The professionals already eliminated her from the competition completely but JAG was too insecure to just speak the truth from day one and trust his skills.
Amy is snooty and full of herself. She couldn’t care less about the audience as long as she can listen to herself try to wax brilliant. “I lived in PARIS.” “I call these PARIS eggs.” “This is my idea of chichi.” If she has to say “chichi” 40 times a show like she did during the competition, I’m going to puke.
Amy can’t hold a candle to a down to earth, friendly, decent, affable gal like Rory. Amy’s just too, I don’t know, – - CHICHI………….
Oh, and one more thing – class never brags – it isn’t necessary. Class is obvious without saying a word. If you have to remind folks you have class, you don’t.
Amy’s husband is French-Algerian. Perhaps that explains it.
I couldn’t believe the whole drama surrounding Jag, but what I definitely didn’t believe was his sincerity. He looked more like he was sorry he was caught.
So glad it’s Amy. There was just something so “fakey-fake” about Rory that it turned me off. All style (and boobs) and not a great deal of substance. Give me someone that actually seems to enjoy food and willing to share that love of food and the culture that goes with it, like Amy always seems to exude, than a famewhore wannabe who’s now come in second on TWO different Reality Shows. Amy may come off as snooty, but Rory came across as a “wannabe” unsure of who she is or what she wants to be in life, other than “famous”.
As for Jag, his interaction with Paul during the final episode was the most intriguing thing to watch the entire hour. Between Jag’s hand on Paul’s inner thigh at several times during the second half hour and the two of them holding hands to Paul’s awkward ‘We’re In Love..no we’re not” comment whose denial did not to me seem all that sincere and his consoling Jag with what looked like a peck on the cheek and a definite warm embrace when Amy was announced the winner, something seems to have clicked between those two, and if the root of Jag’s demons has finally been discovered, perhaps something even more positive than simply Amy winning her own show will have resulted.
I don’t know about the Jag/Paul thing, although you never know. I just took it as Jag going way out of his way in an insincere attempt to say “hey, I may be ex-military, but I’m no homophobe.”
At any rate, I’m sure we haven’t heard the last from Rory. She definitely has a following, so a show somewhere for her isn’t out of the range of possibility. I’ll definitely watch for Amy’s show in October.
Check this out from Foodie obsessed Blog!!!
Anonymous said…
AMY FINLEY KNEW THAT SHE WAS GOING TO WIN THE NFNS BEFORE THE VOTING WAS COMPLETE! FOOD NETWORK RIGGED THE COMPETITION IN LIGHT OF JAG’s RESIGNATION!
The text messege votes were also rigged! Amy’s went through when Rory’s were denied!!!
Check out this link!!!
http://www.fox6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoID=337422
I suppose this breathless comment is referring somehow to Anthony Bourdain’s (someone who is no fan of the Food Network) posting on the Ruhlman blog. The original comment on Foodie Obsessed referenced Michael Rulhman’s blog. Read Bourdain’s post here:
http://blog.ruhlman.com/ruhlmancom/2007/07/top-secret.html
I must admit I don’t get how the commenter pulls rigging out of Bourdain’s intensely satirical post. He seems to primarily be responding to the Food Network’s intense obsession with image.
I just hope “Anonymous” isn’t Rory, because I’d hate to think she couldn’t lose gracefully. We already know Amy can lose gracefully already, because she lost before she won in phoenix-like fashion. I did notice that Rory didn’t appear to congratulate Amy, and needed immediate consolation upon her loss that lasted through credit roll.
I have also heard what “Anonymous” wrote….maybe the truth will come out soon!!!
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I never post but I have to agree with Anonymous. We live in New Jersey and tried to vote for Rory immediately after the show aired. After trying for a good hour this was the response I got back from the Food Network. By the time I was able to vote it was after midnight and we couldn’t vote for Rory on the day the show aired. I am still very upset about this. I can’t believe it hasn’t come out yet.
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 12:05 AM
Subject: Re: Problem with voting
Hi Donna,
Our online dept is aware and correcting this problem. In the meantime, please keep trying. For Rory, if texting ‘Rory’ still doesn’t work, I believe you can also try texting ‘B’.
Thx,
Lisa
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