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I don't think I've ever seen a program like Ilia's. That was remarkable. He completely nailed all of those quads and his artistry is coming along brilliantly. I'm just glad I was able to witness that.

I think that's for the casual viewer who may have stumbled on the show, but it definitely gets repetitive. I was glad Brooke pulled it out. Bryon being upset with her that she replaced him (on Top Chef, I think?) was really kind of silly. She didn't have anything to do with his being voted out. Also, the backseat driving from the other two Titans was endearing, but I can see how it might have been a bit annoying in the moment. Brooke handled it better than I would have. I thought the judging was off, though, in favor of the challenger. I agree with Michael that you can't say something is the best use of the ingredients that you've seen thus far and then vote it down. And Tiffany was so upset at her very low score, which I didn't think she deserved. Nice camaraderie between the Titans.

That was an enjoyable episode. Brooke wasn't the only one to be irritated by Kelvin's comments. I was like, "Dude, could you be any more condescending?" i was glad that she won and I like her, too. I'm enjoying the format. I like the three Titans, how they comment knowledgeably on how the cooking is going. I like that the stakes are somewhat high - $25,000 isn't nothing. I also like that the judges are, for the most part, seasoned professionals. Bobby also looks as if he's enjoying himself. He's earned it!

My TV listings are weird today, but this is supposedly the final episode of the season, where we finish Stage 3 and move on to Stage 4.

I haven't even seen it yet, and I already hate this format. 😞

Tonight, we take on Stages 2 and 3! Just in case you missed it, for the first time ever, it will feature SIDE-BY-SIDE RACING!

I caught the re-run on NBC earlier this evening. Again, it was nice to see a normal episode again, but, overall, the season was kind of meh. So sad for Najee and for Sean Bryan. No women got through. They're still harping on the mother thing. I am happy that Flip, RJ, Joe Moravsky, and RJ made it through, but a teen will probably win the whole thing. I'll watch the rest of the season, but if next year is identical, I'll probably have it on while I clean the house.

Tomorrow is another weird day, so here your thread for Stage 2 (and possibly 3?), which will feature yet more SIDE-BY-SIDE RACING! for the second part of Stage 1! Thanks for the corrections, friends! I must have been looking at the wrong week!

Well, that was poignant. It still had the flavor of the series that it used to be, backstories and all. And NO SIDE-BY-SIDE RACING! I do hope Flip makes it through to the finals. And it's upsetting that the (stupid) new format means that a lot of seasoned ninjas weren't there this year. I know it's unlikely they will ditch the side-by-side races, but I wish they would. I am SO over the whole "first mom" thing. Can we just let the woman do her run? Also, I'm all about being true to yourself and all, but I doubt that Bob Reese's baby cares whether he does a flip or not. A million dollars, on the other hand, would be a very nice basis for a college fund, not to mention to all of the expenses involved in having a baby and raising a child. It looks like we get another nice trip down memory lane next week, and then onto Stage 2.

Here we are at last! I understand that Stage 2 has MOAR SIDE-BY-SIDE racing, but Stage 1 may be blissfully race-free! We'll see! Whoops, that should be Episode 11, but I don't think it will let me edit the header. Sorry, y'all.

Yes, I'm with you on both. I really didn't like Viet Pham's attitude towards the Titans, nor did I care for the judge. But Brittany did a wonderful job and her food looked amazing. I did think Brooke got her in the last round. (Can you tell that I watched the marathon today?) It will be interesting to see what the next season brings. I like this format very much - the chef has the possibility to get tired, as Bobby mentioned. I wonder if that will be a factor.

I really enjoy watching the other Titans watching and commenting on the battle while it's in progress. It's also great that there's just one judge, so they can craft their offerings to appeal to that person. Bobby has strong "cooking dad" vibes in this. I wonder how difficult it is for him to just watch and offer occasional comments and advice, rather than to be cooking himself? (He is rocking his look with that blazer, though).

I stumbled across this show yesterday. I like it SO much more then LILI, mainly because there isn't a competition and one of member of the couple isn't "winning" at the other's expense. Although, I agree, that the $100,000 vanished rather quickly in the GOAT episode, I really liked the slipcovers and the tile refresh as tips for watchers who might want to do their own remodels and can't afford it. Also, the couple was just charming (and baby goats!)

My schedule tomorrow is out of control, so I thought I would post this now, just in case. I may have to stream it after the fact! (gasp)

Wow. I seriously hate this format. It's even worse this episode. People who do well deserve to go on. This race thing is nonsense.