MARTIE DUNCAN, FOOD NETWORK STAR SEASON 8 FINALIST AND SEASON 10 FAN FAVORITE

In July 2011, I drove through the night from Alabama to Chicago to audition for Season 8 of Food Network Star. Our season was the first and only time the series employed a team format.  Three teams were headed by Food Network icons Alton Brown, Bobby Flay, and Giada De Laurentiis who each selected five contestants. I was honored to have been chosen by Alton Brown for his team. After twelve weeks of competition, I made it all the way to the final four; America voted for the winner and I was the runner-up. My best friend and teammate Justin Warner was declared the winner. Was I disappointed? Absolutely. But I was also very happy for Justin. I trust and respect Justin and he cracks me up. We remain the best of friends.

“Martie Duncan, you are fearless. If you had a t-shirt, it would read Martie Duncan on the front and fearless on the back.”
— Alton Brown, Food Network Star Mentor

This is the original "look back" video that was aired during the final telecast of Season 8. This one is much better than the one that is posted on the Food Network site now.

Read my interviews with celebrity chefs including Food Network Star Season 8 friends

Justin Warner and get his recipe for his epic Tempura that has won him many a TV food battle!

Michele Ragussis interview plus her recipe for her famous New England Clam Chowder!

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“Martie has star quality. That’s a rare thing and she has it. ”
— Bob Tuschman, GM Food Network