I watch, but I don't stay hooked the way I do to Top Chef, mostly because TNFNS promises me a "Star" and doesn't really deliver. It seems like (similar to American Idol?) one or two of the runner ups gets picked up for a show instead.
I like the Next Iron Chef better even if they did ditch Batali
However I agree with you on Aarti, she'll get a show either way.