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Utah's Kelsey Nixon won't be the 'Next Food Network Star'

Tired of Hype | 11:08 a.m. July 14, 2008

BiG whoa!

I can tell you are tired. | 12:34 p.m. July 14, 2008

Dang tired, that must have taken a lot of energy to read the article and to actually type five words, but thank you so very much for your profound comments, impressive.

Kelsey, it was fun to watch you on the show, you are a very engaging personality, you are kind of this pixie type of girl and I kept thinking, food network would be smart to have a show in where you are teaching children how to cook. I know that they have the one show, but she really lacks the personality like you have Kelsey, good luck to you in your cooking and your marriage.

Too Bad | 12:38 p.m. July 14, 2008

She was much easier to watch than the other girl that is on there, at least she doesn't cry during each elimination or each explanation! I hope she finds what she's looking for. Once she get's a little more cooking experience under her belt - watch out. At least she's genuine.

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Agree | 2:23 p.m. July 14, 2008

She is much more fun to watch than Lisa. I wish the network would realize as a home cook I don't want to make these weird dishes with ingredients I have to always go out and get. Kelsey was entertaining and creative, while making cooking easy.

Just another opinion | 2:48 p.m. July 14, 2008

I'm glad that Kelsey is gone. I found her too irritating to stomach.

Kelsey Should Have Won | 2:51 p.m. July 14, 2008

What in the world was the Network thinking???? It isnt everyday you see a person as wonderful as Kelsey Nixon Show up at your doorstep.... It is now going to make it hard for me to watch the remaining episodes of TNFNS. She made a great exit speech, and i do believe she will be back and we may see her in the future on her own show on the Food Network... Kelsey Is AWESOME!

Too bad | 3:59 p.m. July 14, 2008

I was cheering for Kelsey also and I am sad to see her go, I am unsure if I will keep watching it now.

I agree, Lisa, the other female finalist is tremendously annoying and if she gets chosen (despite the fact that I think she can cook) I will NEVER watch a show by her. Adam is funny, but not a great cook and Aaron is a great cook and someone I could watch.

However, despite my annoyance of Kelsey's dismissal. I appreciate the fact that the Food Network seems to be treating this as a real competition rather than what they could sell on television (not entirely true because Adam has personality but can't really cook). Kelsey did have the worst performance of the remaining four during the "throwdown", bad timing and I agree with the judges messages that it wasn't really her "food personality".

Best of luck Kelsey with everything. Congratulations on your recent marriage, you are an adorable personality who I will look for in the future.

jim | 4:19 p.m. July 14, 2008

over-caffeinated cheerleader? has anyone ever heard of rachel ray?
kelsey should have won hands down that one judge had it out for her from day one.

People People | 4:27 p.m. July 14, 2008

She was a bit too much to watch. Why are you guys making a big deal of this? Is it just becasue she is mormon and from Utah that you are all up in arms about this. She lost! HEEELLLOOO and the critics said it best when he said she needs to live a little bit.

MoJules | 4:29 p.m. July 14, 2008

Last night when I was watching this, I grew more and more annoyed with Lisa, she is so negative and up tight. I dept thinking, Kelsey will move on, she has the personality and she is a good cook. I don't think that they want Adam, because he is not really a good cook and has made some terrible mistakes. I think that Aaron is a great cook, but he is sometimes hard to understand and he is uptight, I do think of the three, he is the best choice. Don't forget that they talked about a big surprise, maybe no one will be the next food network star. I really think they made a mistake with Kelsey, she had great potential for a show and was likable.

Gregor Mendel | 4:50 p.m. July 14, 2008

Sorry, but Tuckman (or whatever his name is) is a a total moron. Actually, so is the woman on the panel. Let's see, take the clearly pathological oompah loompah (or is in a Vulcan?) or someone who can both cook and be a good TV personality? Duh.

The people left are simply not even worth watching. Aaron is OK, but bland and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Pleasant enough, though, and that certainly can't be said for the other two. Lisa makes men go screaming into the night, and Adam just gives men the creeps.

Sorry, FoodTV, you totally buffed THAT challenge.

Real person | 4:59 p.m. July 14, 2008

"People People" is just wrong, above.

I really don't care who wins, but I don't like cheating, and here we have some freak (Lisa) giving the clueless (Aaron) a clue. She stands on the sideline and tells him to make Kelsea's dish, when he would have been hammered otherwise. Sorry, I don't like freaks and cheaters.

Bunch of Spoilers! | 5:16 p.m. July 14, 2008

I haven't had a chance to watch the episode. Thanks for spoiling it with the headline. Aargh! Haven't read the article yet.

Kelsey, congratulations for making it as far as you did. It looked like you did your level best, and I'm sure this will open doors for you in the future. I hope you are really proud of what you did on the show.

Anonymous | 6:11 p.m. July 14, 2008

Paula Deen is the most overated female cook on the Food Channel (Emeril is the most overated male). Deen has the typical southern attitude about food: More portions = a better dish. Kelsey will do fine on her own and her quality over quantity approach will suit her well in the future.

David in CA | 6:36 p.m. July 14, 2008

I did not see Kelsey on the Food Network channel.
I don't watch TV that much.

However, I have seen her on the BYU-TV channel doing
some cooking. The BYU-TV channel is on many cable systems and both of small dish satellite services (Dish & Direct).

I like Kelsey's enthuisam!! Hopefully she'll be successful in her dreams, and Hopefully BYU-TV will
continue to show the work she's done.

Thank You.

PS: Conratulations to both her and husband on their recent wedding and honeymoon.

K | 8:39 p.m. July 14, 2008

Kelsey may be young, but kudos to her for actually following her dream at such a young age. I can't stand to hear all this criticism about her... I'd like those people go out and do something equally as hard as being a contestant on that show. Knowing her personally, I can tell you that she is one of the most amazing people I know. She deserves her dream and I think she'll get it. You just watch.

What's Cooking? | 11:32 p.m. July 14, 2008

Is it the weather, the year 2008, the stars or what?

We have to choose between two dullards for president and now, with Kelsey's ouster, which one of the three contestants is, not more deserving but, less objectionable?

Long term talent: Kelsey, hands down. Short term? Who would tune in to watch any of the remaining three. Maybe Lisa if things are going too swell in your life and you needed someone to be annoyed at.

to Bunch of Spoilers | 12:00 a.m. July 15, 2008

That is too bad that you didn't get to see the show first, I won't tell you who wins the All Star Game, oh, wait that is tomorrow, I think :) But you do need to know, news is news, and a hometown girl was being reported on, they just didn't know you hadn't watched yet. I would not have read the article if it had not put her name there, I do hope you will still enjoy the show.

D | 11:46 a.m. July 15, 2008

way to follow your dreams kelsey! i really enjoy her passion for actually pursuing a dream. all this criticism is ridiculous... maybe those people should try and put themselves in her position. not easy. she did great! and represented herself perfectly.

pat | 12:49 p.m. July 15, 2008

I hated to see Kelsey leave, big mistake. glad Paula Deen showed up in Vegas, the only time the stone-faced judges had a spark of life! their personalities would turn me off of cooking. I was curious if at any time if the contestants were asked if there would be any ingredients they weould not ever cook with...or if that played into the decision to whack Kelsey.
ps Shane had the most promising future of all those that are left.

thanks

Anonymous | 6:14 p.m. July 15, 2008

kelsey's feigned personality appeared to be Analogous to that of Rachel Ray, an immensly successful, yet perpetually irritating individual, due to her ebullient attitude. Due to this, it baffles me that she was eliminated from this "mockery" of a competition were bias among the judges runs amuck. Her "camera skills" are far superior to that of her counterparts, and her food isnt all that bad. It appalls me that they could allow the eccentric, and may I add weird, adam to continue as his food is atrocious. Lisa is beyond me and imao a control freak, somewhat like kelsey. Aaron by all appearances is a bona fide individual who exemplifies the ordinary, mundane, american home cook, who has a penchant for the culinary art. He is unlike the other avarcious food mavens on Food Network, and is somebody America would watch. Nevertheless, as this comment is about Kelsey, i wish her the best of luck in fucture endeavors, and am glad that i dont have to hear that dissonance from her voice every time i watch TNFNS.

Rose | 7:07 p.m. July 16, 2008

I liked Kelsey more and more each time I saw her -- I like Lisa less and less. I loved the comment above about Kelsey having a show to teach children to cook. She seems like a gentle soul, and 100% genuine.
Kelsey - if by any chance you see these comments, please know that there are those of us who know, without a doubt, that we have not seen the last of you on t.v. I hope the powers that be realize what a gem you are. Authentic personalities are hard to come by. Best of luck to you in the future. Keep on!!

Steve | 11:59 p.m. July 17, 2008

KELSEY would have been great with a show.
all
Aaron is a nice guy that might make it

Wouldn't watch the others at all.

FN lost a winner.

I love Flay but it woulld fun to see her challenge him in the kitchen studio. Win or lose we would love her anyway. She hasn't and won't take the easy way. She will chase and CATCH her dream

John | 1:36 p.m. July 18, 2008

Kelsey was truely my favorite. I think that she belongs on the show. What I think will happen for this coming week is that the commitee will eliminate 2 contestants and bring Kelsey back. Truely, Kelsey deserves a show on the Food Network. Her personality was great, and her recepies were even better. The competition has lost an incredible talent.

Congrats to Kelsey for making it so far, and congrats to her and her new husband. May you both have many amazing years together.

Delvia Logan | 5:19 p.m. July 19, 2008

Kelsey blew it by going big and making the less desired food. She also gives the viewer type two diabetes because of her insincere manner. No one can be that happy even with the Lord on your side. The woman can cook but she is not a good food show host.
The program will be better without her and her sugarly mannerisms.

Anonymous | 1:02 a.m. July 20, 2008

I was very disappointed - and surprised - to see Kelsey eliminated. She was by far the most fun to watch and is great "connecting with the camera" (as the judges keep saying). Too bad that the throwdown went down the way it did in Vegas. Also, I am puzzled as to precisely what the judges are looking for. Kelsey seems more qualified, especially in terms of relating to her audience, to have a show on the network than some recent hosts/chefs already on the network.

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