It seemed like Rory really thought she was going to win. And I think she was BAWLING the whole time which explains why she didn't turn back around after hugging Amy.

I am so happy Amy won! I will give the next season a try, but I really hope they get better contestants!

I was rooting for Amy since day 1. I think Jag and Rory gave her a run for her money towards the middle. But all in all, I really like her and I really like her food point of view. I will definetly toon in.

As for Jag and Paul, I was waiting for Jag to come out of the closet. Hahaha! Just kidding. I think because they are the odd couple that it works.

As for Rory, I think she really believe that she was going to win. After all, It was originally Jag that was supposed to the other finalist in the running. Even if she did win, I don't think I'd watch her show. It didn't spark my interest at all.

Yay for Amy! Can't wait to see her show!

I am happy Amy won! I really wanted her to... and I am going to tune in and see how her show goes.

I'll try it again next season. But they really need to get better contestants on. And I think they also need to make the season longer. I don't remember it being this short.

I caught on to the show pretty late in the season... when only about 3 episodes were left, in fact. It was clear even from then who was going to win. When Rory and Amy became the final two, I don't know who could've doubted that Amy would win.
I'm very interested in Amy's show!!

I'm just glad it's finally over and I have my Sunday nights free again!

hahaha Partysugar, me too. I think this season's was shorter because they were cutting like two people per challenge or it seemed like that. Also I voted for Amy. YAY!!! I love the way she views her food and how she is more personal with her cooking.

I also think that Rory thought she had it in the bag. I mean the judges selected Jag and Rory to be the final two not Amy, but with Jag out and Amy in it seems like it's Rory's race. I think since day one people have liked Amy and even if Amy did get to stay for the final two she still would have won. I will be watching Amy's show just to see how she does.

I'm glad but surprised that Amy won. I think Rory was so immature throughout the series, and she showed it last night when Amy was announced as the winner. I definitely noticed how she turned away from the camera right after and wouldn't turn back around. I can understand that she was upset and disappointed, but being a TV personality requires staying calm, being gracious and having control over your emotions. There was only about a minute left in the show, she could have acted like a gracious runner up for that minute and lost it afterwards.

She just reminded me of an immature kid wanting constant attention. there are definitely reality tv shows out there for that kind of person but not on the food network. Amy was all about the food from the beginning. I'm happy for her that she gets the opportunity to "change her family's life." I think Rory just wanted the attention of being on TV. I just wonder who will show up on another reality tv show first, her or Jag? I heard that there is going to be a "celebrity" season of the Apprentice-maybe Rory will show up on that. I could just see the Donald yelling "Rory, you are a basket case and your gums are HUUUGE-YOU'RE FIRED!"

I didn't like Rory or Amy.....BUT Amy annoyed me more with her Gourmet Next Door crap

I was surprised Amy won, after her break down and declaring she didn't want the job... then she got booted and lost... but brought back, like a bad soap opera. And Amy really looked like she didn't want to win. I wouldn't be surprised at all if she announces she doesn't want it after all and they give it to Rory... or would they throw us another vote... Rory Paul???

I would have rather seen Paul win, and was ambivalent about an Amy - Rory showdown. My big complaint is the lame way the series ended with a hokey "Give Me the Envelope Please" manufactured moment. I dislike the whole "America Votes" idea and in the NFNS case it does a disservice to the contestants. I'd have rather seen a mini show challenge from each... even 3 or four finalists.

Actually there are a few changes I'd like to see, and Yes, I'll watch season 4 to see how they correct things for the next go.

I was really happy Amy won- although I had a feeling, a couple weeks ago I was walking to work (not far from chelsea market where the food network is) and I saw a cab drive by with amy in the ad on top with the words french toast next to it, I had no idea if it was a prize at the time, but now i'm guessing it was a ad for her new show that was put out a little too early- oops
anyone else have any idea what it could have been? i might have missed something i missed a few shows

I can imagine how Rory would be P*ssed, think about it Amy wasnt even suppose to be there and to lose out to her, I would be balling like a baby too. I dont think Amy deserved to win at all(with all her silly-ness about quiting-can we say I need attention- and all the other stuff) and I think her show is going to end up being a snooze fest anyways , itll be off the air in weeks......

I didn't watch this. I just read your recaps.

I would never watch a show from either of them, and boy was the Mercury placement cheezy. Hopefully this is the last season of the show.

Oh Boy what a snoozefest the final episode was!!! Damn!!!
Both Amy & Rory are boring, but I am glad that Amy won. I really could not stand to see Rory's smile if she had won...Worse...To watch her for at least 1/2 hour if she got her own show...

Rory was AWFUL, so yay for Amy... I couldn't watch it anymore simply because I really couldn't stand looking at Rory... those teeth... my god. Why are they doing another season? How many new stars do they need? What will happen to the shows I love? Will they have to get cancelled to make way for some new personality I won't even like? I hope next season is the end... has anyone watched Simply Delicioso?

I swear we're going to hear some gossip about Jag and Paul at some point! Jag kept putting his hand on Paul's inner thigh and they looked rather comfortable with each other.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that!

maybe for next season they should have marc summers host the finale again and have the contestants whip up a batch of edible green slime!

I agree with Yum's observations. I thought the finale was a drag, and you could predict the outcome from the beginning. I don't really think it's fair, considering Amy was previously eliminated. All I'll say is that girl needs a makeover if she's going to have a show.

Is Amy wearing the Libertine dress from Target?

I thought Amy was probably the best of all of them, which isn't saying that much. I'll try watching Amy's show when it comes on, but I don't know if I'll be able to stand it!

I was glad that Amy won. I dont think Rory has the right type to energy or personality for the food network.

Namaste8799: She is indeed wearing Libertine's Crepe Dress from Target! Here's a link: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_1/601-0990484-6344930?ie=U...

xo

I knew I had just seen that dress at Target!

I'm glad Amy won, I think her show will be a lot more interesting than Rory's. Rory was a little blah. Like... I could make anything she did without a second thought. Amy, though... I felt like I could get more knowledge from her. I got this feeling that she knew what she was doing.

Next year, I really hope they go back to the Season 2 format - you have the personality, now get the on-camera going. They should get rid of this Top Chef feeling, it doesn't work for NFNS.

I never watched the show, but I always read the recaps- it sounds like a semi-interesting show, but not interesting enough to hold my attention for an entire hour and countless commercial breaks.

Anyway, I was certain Amy was going to win. The fact that she originally wasn't supposed to be part of the final two, her "I don't want to win" fit...it all adds up to the perfect reality TV foil.

And I can't believe she wore a dress from Target. I love the place, but I would have assumed FN would have lent them some designer duds.

It was SO BORING. I didn't like either of them but I really couldn't stand Amy... regardless of who won, I won't be watching their show!

Gah - the Food Network fell off when they eschewed my beloved 'Molto Mario.'
At least Amy is bringing a little French culture to the network, even if they do dumb it down to a "next-door" pedestrian level. I miss actually LEARNING something from the honest-to-goodness chefs of yore (Batali, Moulton et al), but I suppose FN thrives on the over-extended/soccer-mom/home-cook set.
Maybe one day some marketing wizard will drum up a little competition - i.e. Fine Living vs HGTV.
For now - I'm living for Alton Brown's 'Good Eats' and Iron Chef.
Way to go Amy, and best of luck. I'll give her show the benefit of the doubt.

I think the finale was a snooze because they probably had to put it together at the last minute. The original agenda called for the two finalists to have a match-up at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival. My guess is that they taped that show with Rory and Jag, and then the whole Jag fallout happened, so they had to hustle to do something to replace it.

I'm glad Amy won, although her meltdown of a few weeks ago where she asked to go home has definitely hurt her credibility with me. I'll watch her show, but I'm guessing after 6 episodes we'll never see her again.

Waiting to catch Rory on next season's Survivor or Surreal Life!

I am glad Amy won, but like Guy, and the two before him, she will be stuck in Food Network oblivion with some dumb show "gourmet next door" i will be surprised if the powers that be let her out of the cage, cant step on Ray-Rays toes can we?

America has voted and I think they got it right. Rory is adorable with her small town graciousness, hospitality and food perspective. I think being on back to back reality shows may have hurt a bit, but let me be honest both Amy and Rory could cook their booties off. America voted on likability and Amy being a stay at home mom really appeals to the FN audience.

Correct me if I am wrong but FN does not have a stay at home mom who's full time job is to raise kids and cook for family. Amy is a dangerous combination of good food chops and cooking on the run experience. Hello, what parent out there hasn't said to themselves that their bored making flippin mac and cheese with hot dogs and ketchup over and over again.

I will watch the first episode of Amy's show to see if she does target those stay at home parents or go the French Cuisine route, which will cause several foodies to run for cover.

Note to season 4 contestants, do your homework FN has already done theirs. Food network is slowly moving away from the professional chef appealing to the home cooks route. Food network is going after personality that can draw ratings and have some bite, ala Guy and Duff.

i wondered why they never showed rory's face as well...i'm sure she was NOT happy. all i know is that i'm happy i recorded this so i could fast forward all the boring parts (which was 99% of the show!)

I guess I missed the show where JAG was pulled off the show. What happened??? The last show did not make sense because the one before it was not shown in my area---I guess.