Jessica Tom

Ten "Food Network Star" hopefuls are greeted by Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay to kick off the competition; each finalist must create a portable version of their signature dish.

The remaining finalists create food podcasts about colorful snacks and film field reports from Los Angeles' hottest food hall, The Proud Bird. Richard Blais and Food Network Star alum Damaris Phillips serve as guest judges.

The tables are turned, and the finalists get help from People Magazine's Jess Cagle as they judge Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis on the dishes that made them famous.

The finalists think they're cooking solo at an exclusive private event for foodies and tastemakers, but en route to their destination, Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis reveal a twist. Tyler Florence is a guest judge.

The finalists make dishes inspired by the movie Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and take on a few new Food Network titles. Actress Fran Drescher, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and comedian Loni Love serve as guest judges.

The pilots are in, and Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay determine the fates of the three finalists. Watch what happens behind the scenes and find out who will join the Food Network family and become a Food Network Star!