NY Times unimpressed with Ted Allen's new Food Network show

Here's the first sentence by Mike Hale:
You can call it the Ted Allen Rule, though it could also be the Carson Kressley Rule or the Thom Filicia Rule: the best qualification for being a reality host or judge is having been a reality host or judge, especially if you’re gay.

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*Previously: In "Plastic Chef," competitors compete to make the most convincing fake food.