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Watch Season Three to find out!  And if you missed it, catch the recap on FoodNetwork.com by clicking here.  Ok, I missed it.  I didn’t realize it was on again.  I also have to admit that I like Bravo’s version of this food based competition (Top Chef) better. 

I haven’t been that big of a fan of the past winners (sorry Guy Fieri.)  No one even remembers the “Hearty Boys.”  I think what doomed those two from season one was the title of their show.  The food was catering food, not hearty food.  They were companions, not brothers.  The title misled the viewers.  We didn’t quite know what to expect when we were watching the show.

And, while I like Guy’s (season two’s winner) attempt to match the title with the show, his food isn’t really something new.  I also don’t really like any cooking show that enlists the help of innocent bystanders into the cooking process.  If I cook a meal for someone, I do it for them.  I don’t make them help cook, too.  It kind of defeats the purpose. 

Maybe this next batch of competitors will be up to my high standards of Food Network personalities.  Want to meet the new contestants?  Click here.

Who do you think stands out as a major competitor?