FOOD NETWORK OPENS CASTING FOR 2010 SEASON OF “THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR”

Conducting Open-Call Auditions in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego and Austin

NEW YORK, New York – June 23, 2009 – Food Network has greenlit a sixth season of its highest-rated reality series, The Next Food Network Star, the network announced today. With the current season going strong on-air, the cabler is already looking for outstanding chefs and home cooks to compete for the opportunity to win his or her own Food Network series during the 2010 season.

The network will conduct a nationwide talent search and encourages both professional and amateur chefs to apply. Open-call auditions will be held around the country throughout July and August. Contestant hopefuls should bring an application, photograph, and resume and/or bio to the auditions, which will allow them to meet with network casting directors. Interested candidates unable to attend an open casting call may submit a three-minute audition video explaining why he or she should be Food Network’s newest star. For applications, contest rules, and submission instructions simply visit www.FoodNetwork.com/Star.

Casting locations will include

Phoenix
Wednesday- July 8, 2009
10am-4pm
Embassy Suites Phoenix/ Scottsdale
4415 East Paradise Village Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Chicago
Sunday- July 12, 2009
10am-4pm
Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 East Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Austin
Friday- July 17, 2009
10am-4pm
Hyatt Regency Downtown
208 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704

San Francisco
Sunday- July 26, 2009
10am-4pm
W San Francisco
181 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

New York City
Friday- July 31, 2009
10am-4pm
CBS
530 W. 57th St. (bw 10th and 11th)
NY, NY 10019

Los Angeles
Monday- August 10, 2009
10am-4pm
Saddle Ranch
8371 West Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, 90069

San Diego
Monday- August 17, 2009
12pm-5pm
W San Diego
421 W. B Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Atlanta
Monday- August 24, 2009
10am-4pm
W Atlanta Midtown
188 14th St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30361

What to Bring:

1. Two recent photos
2. A copy of your resume
3. A filled out application (found at www.FoodNetwork.com/star)

For more information or questions please e-mail us at nfns6@yahoo.com.

The Next Food Network Star is television’s most challenging food fight, providing 10 hopeful TV chefs the chance to compete for the ultimate dream job: his or her own Food Network show. Season five is currently underway and airs Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.

Source: Food Network Press Release