Leaders Hold Strong: Your Week 3 Fan Vote Picks Revealed

Contestant Martita Jara of Team Giada cooking for the Star Challenge "Fashion Week: Taking a Risk" in Episode 4, as seen on Food Network's Star, Season 8.

Next Food Network Star Season 8, Episode 4

Contestant Martita Jara of Team Giada cooking for the Star Challenge "Fashion Week: Taking a Risk" in Episode 4, as seen on Food Network's Star, Season 8.

Photo by: Edward Chen/Creel Films ©2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Edward Chen/Creel Films, 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Our week three Fan Vote results are in, and it seems that fans are staying loyal to their favorite finalists. Team Giada’s Martita Jara and Ippy Aiona hold tight to first and second place, with Ippy (18%) closing in on Martita’s (19%) lead this week. In third place, Emily Ellyn scored 13% of your votes, up from 11% last week.

Team Giada is still holding strong — Linkie Marais is just behind Emily with 12% of the vote — but a couple of new Fan Vote contenders from Team Alton and Team Bobby are inching toward the top. Justin Warner is up this week (9%), followed by Michele Ragussis (8%).

Will we see a push from Team Alton and Team Bobby fans next week?

The in-season Fan Vote resets each week, so make sure to cast your vote for your favorite finalist up to 10 times per day.

Check out the complete list of Week Three Fan Vote results:

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