Food Network Star 9 Official Application

PLEASE NOTE: When filling out the participant application you will not be able to save as you go; therefore, it is recommended that you plan to complete your application at one time. Also, if you would like to keep a copy of your filled out application for your records then you must print the form before hitting the "Submit" button below.


If you have questions, or have trouble submiting your online application, please email us at FNS9Applicaition@jenscasting.com.

There are Two Ways to Apply to 
Food Network Star (Season 9)
Please read the Food Network Star (Season 9) official rules and eligibility requirements (“Official Rules”) found on before completing this participant application.  This application and your eligibility to participate in a Program will be subject to your compliance with the Official Rules.

Completed application packages must be received by December 12th, 2012 to guarantee your application will be considered for the Programs. 

All participants must provide the following documents and materials when submitting your Participant Application. Failure to do so will result in delaying the processing of your Participant Application and/or may result in eliminating you from further consideration.

OPTION 1: Attend a Program open casting call and fill out the below online application (open call dates and locations).

Please bring with you to the open call:
  • Two recent photos of yourself (clearly labeled on the back with your name)
  • A resume

OPTION 2: Submit a 3-minute home video and fill out the below online application (home video instructions).
* you may submit your video within one of the fields below

All of the applications will require the following materials:
1. Signed release and waiver 
2. Signed materials release
3. Two (2) recent photographs of yourself 
4.  One (1) legible photocopy of EITHER (1) your passport; OR (2) your driver’s license OR (3) your state ID card. 

* you may upload all of your additional materials via the fields below

PARTICIPANT APPLICATION

    PERSONAL INFORMATION
    Max file size: 20MB

    YOUR FOOD AND COOKING BACKGROUND

    MORE ABOUT YOU

    HOME VIDEO SUBMISSION 

    Please see our Home Video Instructions for creating your video submission. 
    ***If you plan to attend an open casting call you do not need to submit a home video at this time.

    APPLICATION RELEASE & WAIVER and  MATERIALS RELEASE FORM

    In addition to your application, you must submit a signed copy of the Application Release & Waiver and Materials Release forms (found on our Release Forms page). Please download each of these documents, sign them and then upload them here. No application will be considered complete until we have received these filled out forms.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB

    PERSONAL PHOTOS

    Please submit two recent photos of yourself clearly labeled with your first and last name.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB

    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

    Please submit one legible copy of EITHER your passport; OR your driver’s license OR your state ID card.
    Max file size: 20MB
If you are having trouble submitting your application please contact us at FNS9Application@jenscasting.com.