Still in Vegas, last night's episode involved a bunch of crazy non-food elements. Showgirls, Spamalot cast members, poker tables, one contestant's vocal chords, oh, and a man dressed as Cher. Typical network coverage, no? The three remaining contestants (Lisa, Aaron, and Adam) were asked to create a Vegasian buffet for judges and past NFNS winner Guy Fiere. You know, the really successful one with peroxide hair all over T.G.I. Friday's commercials? The one they're all trying to be? Thanks to a big surprise at the end, they're all getting another chance next week.

Lisa Really, Really Hard on Herself

As judge Bob Tuschman psycho-analyzed later in the episode, "when I think about who your biggest competition is, I think it's you."

Aaron's First Round of Messing Up

Transvestites Are Adam's 'Kind of People'

Lisa Belting Out the Tunes

Aaron Bombing on Stage Again

"That's the sound of bombing... pin drops," noted Adam. Even the transvestites looked confused, and they've seen some crazy stuff.

Who's Gone?

Trick question! All three remain and will compete in New York next week. Who are you rooting for?

Previously

NFNS, Episode 7 Recap
NFNS, Episode 6 Recap
NFNS, Episode 5 Recap
NFNS, Episode 4 Recap
NFNS, Episode 3 Recap
NFNS, Episode 2 Recap
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