Agree with most of the above, except more Marcus Samuelson. I only watch him to find out what patterns he is mixing in whatever outfit he is wearing. I mute or fast forward through his comments. Same with Aron. If not moving/travelling the country, agree Chopped needs to cover travel expenses including lodging for the chefs. And they either need to get another ice cream machine and deep fryer, or get rid of them. Hate the drama; oh no, some other orphan, convict, dying, abandoned, clinically depressed and desperate for his/her first restaurant/house/spouse/child/elephant chef got there first. Also, provide enough of the pantry ingredients, so that one contestant doesn't use/hoard any "key" ingredient (e.g., eggs).
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