Melissa Pfeister

Former finalists return to the Food Network Star kitchen for a second shot at stardom!

Finalists shoot 30-second screen tests explaining what they're all about and show them at a VIP event in Hollywood. Then the finalists get a rude surprise when an eliminated contestant from a previous season joins the competition.

It's the food-world equivalent of a rap battle as finalists compete head-to-head by mashing two cooking styles into one dish. Then, in a surprise twist, two finalists are sent packing. Haylie Duff and Rev Run are guest judges.

Finalists shoot a promo for their version of a show called "Family Road Trip." Whether they're going camping or to Grandma's house, their dishes better impress Giada De Laurentiis, Bobby Flay and Maile Carpenter and Ali Larter!

Chef Robert Irvine shows his love of NASCAR and challenges the finalists to create a dish worthy of a world-class tailgate party. Then, Robert and Katie Lee help Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay decide who is sent home.

Finalists deliver a trendy remote food report for ET hosts Kevin Frazier and Nancy O'Dell. Then, they prepare a special tableside dining experience and get a few curve balls thrown at them by Hannah Hart and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.