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Moss, Norway. They have a healthy budget and the first place so close to the sea, but not small, was 100k below! They should be able to get what they want. But #2 is 100k above, wtf. It still didn't have yard space. #3, they could easily live upstairs while updating downstairs. Nice, they picked #1 but where is the bathtub going to fit? I don't remember if there was space in the bathroom.

Barcelona. Carlos is a cutie. Why don't they live in a country where he could practice medicine? Then they'd have a bigger budget. I liked the floor tile in the traditional apt. The one in the entry way looked like a rug. After living in cruise ship cabins, I would think they'd want a lot of space. Oh well, the pull of the sea.

Dallas. It's admirable that the luxury interior designer doesn't want to spend her full allowance. Weird that Oracle was so focused on whether Alana would make back her renovation money.

Usually the judges harp on texture but it wasn't mentioned in the Jello round. As soon as Clarice said what she was doing, I thought she'd be eliminated. Guess Yasmine's champagne and strawberries did her in. Her dessert would be a big hit at Wimbledon.

Really hope that was the real ring, it was gorgeous!

I love Jason's shirt even though it's a bit big on him. And as someone mentioned last week, Carla has got the gun show going on! It's amazing how creative these bakers are. Unfortunately, the dramatics were back. Very surprising for 4 to go to the bake off. And that power outage could have screwed everyone.

What really struck me about the Orlando episode is you don't see any other people in that gated community. Were they the first to buy there?

This episode made me want to never buy a car again!

Tours, France. Most mothers would be worrying that their kids would pull that suit of armor down on top of them. As soon as I saw the trampoline, I knew they were getting that one.

LA. If Leah keeps rolling her eyes like that, they're going to fall out. The backyard sold that house. Plus the price.

No happy ending, not even a storyline, but Wendy gets to say the final words. Small consolation.

Stockholm. Furry light, we see something new every night. And I can't believe that sliver was the only window while making it look like a full, covered window. Talk about character, that cafe where they were sitting while discussing their options. It was gorgeous. Ugh they picked the super tiny one. So long as the dog is happy.

It looked like an older Chopped Jr. They showed the other 2 judges but I hadn't heard of them. And there's a different host, also someone I hadn't heard of. In the 2 second clip of her, she seemed a bit extra.

The whole tournament was producer shenanigans. Martha was just the fall guy. The milk they used in dessert was in a bottle so not what they produced. Did anyone see the ad for Chopped Next Gen? They were using the same outdoor set. Said it was coming to D+ but I hope cable runs it. Only because Darnell Ferguson is a judge.

Azores. House #1 I was surprised at how modern the kitchen was. And I wouldn't change a thing about that purple room. I even liked that chair he was sitting in. House #2 was fine (don't agree with"dingy") but converting those stone huts will be very expensive. At least this couple has B&B experience. House #3, my imagination is not that big. So they are putting off the B&B for a bit. What are they living on?

Minneapolis. Their dog is gorgeous! Wish I could make fun of the husband's toilet obsession but mine insisted on oblong bowels, not round ones. I think #1 was a good deal for them.

This week was much better, they really cut back on the fake drama. The right person went home based on what we saw. Those cakes all sounded amazing. Wish I could've tasted them.

I didn't notice the back of his neck. This will require more research.

So happy to have a new episode, it's on the Cape, and David doesn't have any visible new tattoos! His outfits were even reasonable. Oh and the houses were all nice.

Marlborough, NZ. Sometimes I'd like to see the house that these people come from. When tastes are so opposite, who won the last time? The man is a carpenter, how can she hate wood? Funny how he equates modern with bland. Glad the dog got the big yard.

Chicago. Don't envy the realtor. Both of these Kevins have punchable faces. I didn't hear, why do they need a third bedroom?

Tammy is developing good taste in men. And I loved her gold suit. Actually everyone looked great. Wish Wendy could have a better ending than flashing a nun. Maybe they could do a spin off around her and her job.

Of course Al can sing. I wish we could have seen all of Lizzie's video show. Poor Riley, he really needs help to sort through what he experienced.

Dublin was not too interesting. Didn't the husband say he worked in IT? Don't see why he couldn't get an online job. And they brought a crapload of stuff over. How was that all fitting in a quaint little cottage?

Atlanta area. Two real estate agents. I liked that they were able to see the good points of the spouse's pick and the bad points of their own pick. Thought they'd be tearing each other down. But they came across as a real, loving couple. That was definitely a unique house.