Top Chef Live Episode Chat

[MerBearHou]

Bryan is making me nervous for him — he seems a smidge frazzled.  That chef who said BV’s food was flat and lacked love or passion — that was unduly harsh, IMO.

[ProudMary]

We're not done yet, but it sure seems to me that neither of the women will be going home. They both did very well.

[buttersister]

Slap somebody? STFU, Kevin, you loathsome toad.

[ProudMary]

Sure looks like both women are safe!

Edited June 12, 2020 by ProudMary

[Fostersmom]

Wow, the women cooked the men under the table. They did amazing. I don't think there was even the slightest bit of criticism about either of their dishes. 

[Fostersmom]

If Melissa doesn't win this whole thing, I'm going to be heart broken. 

[Nordly Beaumont]

I can't stop smiling!

[Jextella]

11 minutes ago, MerBearHou said:

Bryan is making me nervous for him — he seems a smidge frazzled.  That chef who said BV’s food was flat and lacked love or passion — that was unduly harsh, IMO.

I adore Bryan but I'm feeling he is going with his simple dish - or maybe Kevin goes for being overly confident and perhaps overly complicated food.

[NowVoyager]

Damn, Padma. You didn't have to tell him, girl. 🤞🏾Bryan

[Fostersmom]

Bryan's dishes looked just blah. And I get the comments there's no heart or soul. I've been saying all season his cooking just seems so tired and dated. 

And Kevin is a tool, so that's all I can say about him. 

[MerBearHou]

I don’t understand the inconsistency about texture comments.  So many of these dishes don’t have texture but some chefs are called out for it (Bryan) and others are not (Melissa).  I love texture too but be consistent, judges.

[Miss chi chi]

Please Keep Bryan over Kevin. Please.

[MerBearHou]

I can’t watch.....

[Thumper]

Did Kevin basically say “I don’t care what you think, I liked my dish?!”

[buttersister]

YES!!!!!

[NowVoyager]

YASSSSS!!!!!! WHEW!

[MerBearHou]

Wowwwwww.  Relief!!!!!!!!!!!  

Edited June 12, 2020 by MerBearHou

[NowVoyager]

2 minutes ago, Thumper said:

Did Kevin basically say “I don’t care what you think, I liked my dish?!”

That's what I heard!

[Fostersmom]

1 minute ago, LucindaWalsh said:

I wasn't responding to your post @Fostersmom !

I know! I didn't think you were. I too would take passionless over just not tasty. 

[GrannySmith]

Yes!

[FormerMod-a1]

[Miss chi chi]

Thank goodness! Go Melissa! 

[Fostersmom]

YES, YES, YES! Bye Kevin, you had too many chances and you lost! Sucks to be you, but yeah, I'm glad you lost. 

[Miss chi chi]

Wow Gregory really was hurt! He isn't back for next week! I hope he is ok!

[susannot]

I get that the Italian chefs were offended that Bryan made a parmesan foam but his dish looked and sounded delicious and I would order it in a restaurant.  No one said that his dish didn't taste good, they just felt that he disrespected the ingredient.  Parmesan foam vs. tough pork--no contest.

 

Edited June 12, 2020 by susannot
double post

[Jextella]

I couldn't watch the ending so I'm reading comments here.  I'm so glad Bryan made it through! 

But....I actually really like Kevin and his food is the most interesting to me.

I'm also really glad Melissa and Stephanie are doing so well!  It's fun seeing them so confident and making it happen!

Edited June 12, 2020 by Jextella

[FormerMod-a1]

This is the live episode chat thread.  Any speculation, and discussion of next week should go in either the spoiler or non-spoiler speculation thread.  This place is for commenting on the episode as you watch it. 

[Jextella]

12 minutes ago, Miss chi chi said:

Wow Gregory really was hurt! He isn't back for next week! I hope he is ok!

You could see him hunching during the episode he went home.  It was hard to watch and I hope he is ok, too!

[FormerMod-a1]

Ready for the finale!

[Michichick]

I think Bryan will win, just based on where they showed people standing at judges table during this lead in part of the episode. 

I want everyone to cook well with no major mishaps. Make it a tough choice for the judges!

 

[MerBearHou]

Seeing the first part of the episode, it’s weird to me how long ago it seems that people like Angelo, Jen Carroll, etc were cooking on this show!

Edited June 19, 2020 by MerBearHou
Yikes, I even forgot Angelo’s name!

[Michichick]

I forgot Angelo was on this season.

[Fostersmom]

Oooo... Kevin looks pissed being there. 

 

[Michichick]

1 minute ago, Fostersmom said:

Oooo... Kevin looks pissed being there. 

 

Probably thinks he should still be competing. Being last one out before the finale would make it extra tough to be a sous chef in this episode.

but I don’t like Kevin, so hahahahahaha!

[MerBearHou]

1 minute ago, Michichick said:

Probably thinks he should still be competing. Being last one out before the finale would make it extra tough to be a sous chef in this episode.

but I don’t like Kevin, so hahahahahaha!

Sums it up from Kevin’s facial expression — “it’s been a long time since I’ve been a sous chef but...”

[wlk68]

Kevin's expression when Bryan said lasagna. He wasn't feeling it.

[Fostersmom]

Kevin, you asshat, it's been a while since any of you have been a sous chef. You really suck. 

[hula-la]

Even though I’ll be happy no matter who wins (with an edge to Melissa), I’m still so nervous!

[Pilotman]

So ominous edit there with Kevin's reaction when Bryan said he wanted to make a lasagna..... 

[Michichick]

1 minute ago, wlk68 said:

Kevin's expression when Bryan said lasagna. He wasn't feeling it.

Yes and then that little music sting they played. The lasagna will either be a disaster or it will win the competition for Bryan.

[MerBearHou]

Malarkey’s attitude so far is refreshing.  Very committed to Stephanie and keeping her energy relaxed and positive. No ego.

Edited June 19, 2020 by MerBearHou

[Michichick]

I am appreciating Malarkey so far on this episode. His energy is good.

MerBearHou, yes! You are reading my mind.

[wlk68]

Ditto comments on Malarkey.

[HyeChaps]

Steph has such a nice smile.

 

[Michichick]

I find myself really pulling for Stephanie to win. But I won’t be mad no matter who wins. It is rare that I can say that!

[ProudMary]

I'm glad that Tom's back visiting the kitchen for the finale. I missed that last episode!

[buttersister]

Hoping the anvils dropping are just the editing monkeys playing with us.

[wlk68]

Made me chuckle when Tom kept telling the chefs "Oh, I make that dish all the time". Oy!

[NowVoyager]

Anybody else nervous about Lee Anne helping Melissa? There have been a couple moments when she made strong suggestions.....

[Michichick]

Just now, NowVoyager said:

Anybody else nervous about Lee Anne helping Melissa? There have been a couple moments when she made strong suggestions.....

Yes, she’s being too pushy. But I think Melissa knows what she wants and won’t get influenced.