2007, for a total of six episodes, after which it was quietly replaced in its timeslot with reruns of Guy's Big Bite. Following months of speculation, Finley revealed in May 2008 that she had voluntarily turned down the opportunity to return for a second season, citing the stress of the obligations of being a television personality. She resided in Burgundy, France, with her family before they returned to San Diego. In 2012, Finley appeared on an episode of Chopped featuring past Food Network Star winners Aarti Sequeira, Melissa d'Arabian, and Jeff Mauro. She was eliminated after the second round. References External links The Next Food Network Star Episode Archive École Gregoire-Ferrandi - Official website (in French) American expatriates in France American television chefs Food Network chefs Food Network Star winners Living people American women travel writers American women writers 1973 births American women chefs American travel writers 21st-century American women