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I didn't watch the series, and in fact, I'm not embarrassed to say I didn't watch one full episode, but I did watch the finale, as I had a little bit of California pride. Both finalists, who were announced last week, Guy Fieri and Reggie Southerland are from California. Guy owns several restaurants in Santa Rosa (northern California), and Reggie lives and works in Silverlake in Los Angeles. Either way, West Coast would represent.
Congratulations to Guy for becoming the Next Food Network Star. His series will premiere in late June.
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4-24-2006 @12:58PM Myron said... Tivo warning for cripes sake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4-24-2006 @1:29PM nika said... I was totally behind Reggie. Guy has so much going for him now, this is like extra cream ontop of the icing. Reggie was much more down to earth and "real" and has had alot less success than Guy. I thought that Reggie winning would have had a much greater impact in his life than in Guy's.
Sorta like the difference between me winning the lottery and some millionaire winning it.
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4-24-2006 @1:38PM matt said... I'm not embarrassed to say I didn't watch one full episode
Sarah! Have you turned against the Food Network or just the show in general? I thought the show was fun and the competitors showed a lot of heart. Where's the hate coming from?
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4-24-2006 @2:55PM Sharyn said... I thought Guy's style was a little too close to Emeril's so I voted for Reggie. Although Guy's food was more appealing than Reggie's, I thought Reggie brought some new personality and diversity that is not currently represented on Food Network.
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4-24-2006 @2:57PM aurora said... *Another* FN show I won't be watching. I agree with nika--this guy doesn't need this. Plus, he's completely unlikable, I can't imagine "spending" a half-hour with him.
Ugh!
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4-24-2006 @6:21PM Tina said... I so wanted Reggie to win. Sharyn, I totally agree that Guy is too much like Emeril; and I love Emeril; but we already have one. I think this would have a been a positive life altering experience for Reggie; he so deserved this. He was fun, personable, and really seemed to enjoy being there. I almost feel that for Guy this was a "let me prove to my buddies how cool I am" challenge. I am going to have breakfast at Reggie's restaurant in a couple of weeks; I can't wait. I just want to give him a big hug!!
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4-25-2006 @3:32AM Nikole said... Guy reminds me of Colin Farrell, but blonde and fat.
I would have voted for Reggie, had I watched any episodes other than the last one.
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4-28-2006 @3:51PM Reggie said... Reggie was different. There doesn't seem to be any african-america representative on the Food Network. The Food Network could tap into a hold new following.
Guy is a Emeril duplicate.
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5-01-2006 @10:46PM Nancy Millionie said... I agree with Nika, Aurora, Sharyn and especially Tina. Reggie was real. No hype, no freaky hairdo, no jewelry. Reggie brought an almost comedic atmosphere to the game. I could hardly wait for his next shoot. I watched every episode. I voted for Reggie. I wish I lived on the west coast so that I could visit the cafe where he works. I'd give him a big hug and tell him that I think he should have won. I will not be watching Mr. "I have 3 restaurants and I'm about the open the biggest one yet" Guy. He seems like a nice guy and a family man, and I could tell that loves his son, Hunter. He's already taken the risk and made the dough. I just liked the underdog. I would have liked Reggie's shows.
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5-17-2006 @1:01AM Anna said... I agree with Reggie and others. Reggie is a much more personable guy to host a cooking show. I voted for him. Guy appears to be a hard-nosed salesman who just wants to razzle-dazzle the crowd. It might be a good idea for the FN to have more representation in ethnic food and be hosted by someone from that community. There has been too many reruns of yesteryear's 'Food Network Challenge'. Even Emeril's 'bam' is getting a little stale.
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