And the Next Food Network Star Is...

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One hour of filler produced one new Food Network Star winner last night.

Indeed, the series pitted bubbly Damaris against calm Russell against over-the-top Rodney on a finale that capped a strong season of the Food Network favorite... only it wasted about 59 minutes with recaps, bloopers and a question about the definition of "Pie Style."

It wasn't exactly the most exciting way to crown a winner - but crown a winner the program did!

So, who did America select? DAMARIS!

She quickly thanked the judges and the viewers and that was it for Season 9.

Did the right contestant win it all? Sound off now:

Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.

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