I agree with you about the judges response to Tregaye and Jernard. I'm used to hearing and seeing this type of behavior occasionally but the judges crack up like its so funny and unique and it's just strange. It's almost like they becomes clowns to them, always doing the "black thing" to make them laugh. I dont like that at all. Tregaye needs to dial back the hand gestures and words some people might not understand then go eat a slice of humble pie before she has any kind of show.
I caught on late in the series but did take to the both of them easily, because I thought they were being real...but after this episode, its become too much and I honestly can't see them with a real respected show on the network (mainly Tregaye). If i had to choose someone to win, it would probably be Jernard. I think he has a good presence and mind for his audience and the food is something I'd like. He just needs to watch some of the things he says as not to come off to sexual or cheesy.
Damiano......I was so convinced that his accent was fake until his brother showed up, but then again his brother didnt say much. I just dislike his Borat-style Italian accent, it just has this inauthentic sound and the way he treats everyone as if he's just better and knows more than them, makes me dislike him much more. Giada's favoritism and huge smile towards him doesnt help either.