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The problem with liking everyone currently competing onTop Chefis that every elimination will be devastating.
Before we get to that, though, lets get to the Quickfire.
The kitchen is intriguingly set up with game-show-style podiums and buzzers, thenJeopardy!champsAmy SchneiderandMattea Roach.
Clearly, Amys a real one.
Now its time to play.
The chefs break into three groups.
First place will get 30 mins to cook, second place 20, and third place just 15.
Hope the judges like crudo!
Which contestant served the most crudos?
How many Quickfires has Bryan Voltaggio won?, etc.).
to Bo Peep may have lost her sheep, but what did Mary have?
As we all shouldve known, however, theres another twist afoot.
Each chef must use at least three of their available ingredients.
While the chefs dash around, its time to check in on theTop ChefFlashbacks of Doom and/or Triumph.
This time, its the former.
But she used her 15 minutes wisely, throwing together a last-minute raspberry-cognac sauce that makes the dish.
Onto the Elimination Challenge!
Are you ready to indulge your sweet tooth?
Another twist?Quellesurprise!
And with that, Michael Cera proclaims with his increasingly ominous smile, Its time to draw knives.
Zubair and Henry both go for duck, while Cesar and Massimo end up presenting fraternal-twin Moroccan lamb-tartare dishes.
and Gimme!, both fall short here.
By contrast, the figgy-duff duo crushes it.
Between Corwins succulent Jamaican jerk fried chicken and Tristens Guyanese pepper-pot-inspired dish and lamb-fat madeleine (gimme!
), this round is a knockout all around.
In worse news, Shuais messy meatball gives a bottom-three scare.
But its pretty clear that the decision is between Zubair and Henry.
(How is it always Gail?!)
At least he ticked the boxes of a butter tart, says Lenore sans much enthusiasm.
Given that damning observation, its surprising when this judges table becomes the seasons most divided yet.
Not this time, though.
I actually gasped when Kristen said, Zubair, because what?!
Which apparently brings us right toLast Chance Kitchen.
We all deserve better than crumbs!
Kristen Kish Suit-Envy Watch:Again, its not technically a suit.
But her all-white jumpsuit(?)
(Points off for my clothing nemesis, illusion netting.)
Vinny snoozin on the couch with his hands on his tummy and a lil smile on his face?
Winnie the Poohcore (complimentary).
Last Chance Kitchenspoilers:Im not recappingLCK, but this weeks a brief exception due to its immediate ramifications.
So do NOT read any further if you dont want to know if its Zubair or Bailey returning!
Okay, if youre still here, Im gonna assume youre ready for answers.
Here goes: RIP, Zubair for real!
Can you believe??
I cannot and frankly am annoyed enough by how it happened to knock this weeks star rating down.
Still, credit where its due to Bailey for muscling her way back in.
Well see her back in class next week and the next, since shell apparently have immunity?
To be continued …
