Aaron Crumbaugh

Former finalists return to the kitchen for a second shot at stardom!

Finalists shoot 30-second screen tests explaining what they're all about and show them at a VIP event in Hollywood. Then the finalists get a rude surprise when an eliminated contestant from a previous season joins the competition.

It's the food-world equivalent of a rap battle as finalists compete head-to-head by mashing two cooking styles into one dish. Then, in a surprise twist, two finalists are sent packing. Haylie Duff and Rev Run are guest judges.

The finalists join forces to create a five-course meal composed of nothing but indulgent, over-the-top dishes. Each finalist presents their course, describing its uniqueness to guest judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Trisha Yearwood.

The finalists are each assigned a different holiday theme and take turns hosting their own special parties. Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan are on hand to help Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay get the festivities started.