Finally caught up with all the episodes. (Glad to know this forum is still going: I keep forgetting about the name change and refer to it as TWOP... 😅) It took me a while to get used to this condensed version but I guess in these circumstances we should be happy we're getting the show at all. LOVE the camaraderie of the three judges - Marcus is much more comfortable now - and there hasn't been disaster contestants so far.
Very curious about the mystery missing chef. The theories on social media range from probable to hilarious, I hope it's nothing tragic.
Miss having a third critic, too. My favorite trio is Grace Dent, Jay Rayner, and William Sitwell, especially when they disagree: the bickering and banter is comedy gold.
What are the rules re: spoilers? I thought people came here after watching already aired episodes. Just in case:
I wonder how they're going to deal with the restaurant segment. One of the highlights of this competition was being able to see the chefs tackle a Michelin environment - especially when they go overseas - and I'd think that would've been a great incentive for them as well, but if that has been omitted... can't wait to find out.