I can see why people think that about her as she doesn't have a personality that lights up a TV screen. I've always liked her and rooted for her since she was on Top Chef season 4 and won it. On that show she was calm, pleasant and professional, and she's always been that way. She's a chef first and TV person second. But I can see why she would not impress anyone from just her 20 minutes or so exposure on TOCC.
Also to note, I think there are three competitors from Top Chef season 4 in this comp: Stephanie, Antonia and I believe Dale Talde is showing up? Is there any TC season that has larger representation here?