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Alert: We have reached an episode ofTop Chef: Wisconsinin which Rasika is not on top.

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The early frontrunner has put a foot astray!

Dont worry, well talk about how Laura might be the new Kaleena later.

She had immunity this episode, so neither mistake ends up pushing Rasika out of the competition.

When the chefs meet Kristen and their guest judges,comedian, television host, and activistW.

Honestly, this whole construct sort of sucks.

Excellent for me,a person who wants those moments of honesty in my competition TV.)

Instead, theactualtension flares up at Whole Foods, and its within the green team.

But there was clearly some level of miscommunication (or perhaps delusion or dishonesty?)

Why didnt someone stop her?

didnt get the rest of the team on his side to intervene.

Maam, we all know money is fake, but your self-centeredness is very frustratingly real!

That tension bleeds into the kitchen.

Comparatively, the purple team isnt perfect.

When its the green teams turn, no one directly throws Laura under the bus.

Assorted amuse-bouche

Tom hat watch: STILL no hat.

Its bumming me out.

), and from the Elimination, either Amandas katsu chicken or Michelles coconut bread pudding with caramelized pineapples.

Whatever illness Amanda was dealing with that kept her away from Judges Table, hopefully it wasnt too wretched.

Where did the bourbon go?

Was it in the chocolate drink?

Did Laura use the bourbon thinking it was brandy?

If so, how did none of the judges notice the difference?

Did she also buy a bottle of brandy that we just never saw?

But between The Wright Way and this episode, were not seeing that level of feedback.

LAST CHANCE KITCHENSPOILERS AHEAD:Well, well.

Guess who made it into the competition proper?

But again … Im squinting at this.

In this two-part mid-season finale, the three chefs have to cook twice.

First, Tom requests a breakfast club sandwich with at least five layers.

(I think its goofy that condiments can count as a layer, but whatever.)

And Soo emphasizes his adventurousness (I think?)

It feels exactly like something gimmicky Buddha would have made, but Tom praises it a ton.