janeyjay

Still watching last night's episodes. It's going slowly because I keep rewinding to watch Stephanie Izard's face when Michael Symon announces that the guest judges for the team soup and sandwich are Malarkey (does he even need a last name) and... Carlos Anthony. She is so not enthusiastic and it's written all over her face. I laugh on every rewatch.

For me, this is tied for being the biggest crime with having (Tony Award winner)André De Shields in the episode without having him sing.

I only know her from occasional sightings on FN shows and by reputation but I have a feeling that the longer she lasts in this thing, the more unravelled Damaris will become. PS: We know you're a southern chef from Kentucky. No need to mention it in every. single. talking. head. Sorry to see new-to-me chefs LT and Laurence go out; it's nice to see new blood, so to speak, in these big competitions.

Not shocked to see that Ilan has not matured nor learned, well, anything, since he was last on my tv screen 18 years ago. Arrogant and ran right over his partner, Goggles Dude. Also not sad they lost. Buh-bye. Elia got a pass from me this round because she paired up with my favorite Voltaggio, Bryan.

This was one of the funniest episodes of this show -- period. Pain Meds Dave was a riot and the Gemma/Tina baby hijinks had me laughing out loud.

I've liked Antonia since her first season on TC, so I was thrilled that after coming so close, she took that belt and the title. Even got a little teary when she realized she won. I've also seen her in the judge role -- Wildcard Kitchen comes to mind -- and she's very good in that capacity as well, so I look forward to hearing her comments in next year's tournament.

Massimo's Unintentional Arson is my new pretend band name.

Brava for Suzie for taking the notes she received and changing up her schtick to be more accessible and less niche. This is the most likable I've found her all season -- that's not saying a lot but at least I didn't want to yank her ridiculous wig off her head.

Just starting to watch and I am going to need more Dia going forward. Her imitating Gregory's walk was cackle-worthy.

Between the cold open's "Cell Block Tango" and Nathan Lane, beturbaned and singing "Losing My Mind' into a hair dryer, this episode was a musical theater female queen's (me) dream. I laughed, I cried laughing, it was better than Cats.

Law Roach hitting on Onya's dad was Something I Never Knew I Needed. I was cackling as Law was practically drooling.

On topic: I want to like Lexi because I find her charming when she's not getting in her own way. Onya is still my fave but Sam is growing on me (in a good way -- not like a fungus)

New item on my bucket list: Sing karaoke with Mr. Johnson

As time goes on, Danielle sounds more and more like a slightly unhinged Mafia hitman. Yes, we know she thinks Britney is her girl and has her back. Blah blah going to annihilate Gabby at the round table. ACTING when she's at the breakfast table or trying to banboozle someone (looking at you, Dylan.) Rant, rinse, repeat. I found the entire episode tedious, as I was anticipating the whole Seer thing to be part of it. As much as it was way past Sandoval's time to go, his antics would have at least livened things up a bit.

I'm An Old so I watch my shows with the CC on and soap captions used to include the character names along with the lines, even if they were seen on screen. This feature would be super-helpful in these first days of the show.