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Post by MFWalkoff on Jun 19, 2020 6:00:35 GMT
Finito! - In an epic Italian showdown, the final three cook the meal of their lives for the judges as well as superstar guests including Mauro Colagreco, Clare Smyth, Marcus Samuelsson, Janice Wong, Tony Mantunano and 'Food & Wine's' Hunter Lewis.
Enjoy the show!
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Post by silver18 on Jun 19, 2020 6:53:30 GMT
Was rooting for Bryan. 😪😪😪
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Post by Arielflies on Jun 19, 2020 13:14:46 GMT
Beautiful finale! I think the order was Melissa, Bryan then Stephanie. The overly emotional butcher at table was hysterical, but I don't think I could eat with him as he plowed through each offering with too much gusto.  |
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Post by acookertv on Jun 19, 2020 13:39:38 GMT
I thought it played out very well! I loved the personal touches they worked in with Gail, Parma and Tom making them dinner and each having a loved one at the final judges table. Of course, I was totally annoyed by the way Kevin was “coaching” Bryan on how to win and just wanted him to go away. But Bryan picked him!
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Post by FireWoman on Jun 19, 2020 14:41:40 GMT
As I said before, I was SUPER happy with this final 3. I loved each of them! I was thrilled to see Melissa win, but I will admit I felt bad for Bryan. He has made it 3 times to this point and cannot bring home the win.. it is an accomplishment that no one else has, so there is that.. and he should be proud. Stephanie proved that she was final material, she had her own personal win here and I am happy for her as well. Bryan said his TC days are done and doesn't see himself back in the competition after this season.. I respect that but will miss him.. I always enjoy the Volt Bros (LOVED seeing their sister this season too!!!). Grats to Melissa, she deserved and earned that win.. her growth from her first season to this one (and her win) was beautiful and such a joy to watch.
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Post by Kao on Jun 19, 2020 14:46:07 GMT
I have to admit that I laughed at the butcher getting all emotional over the food. I knew the minute he cried over Melissa's dish she was going to win.
Gregory's back must have been a lot worse than they said on the show because he wasn't one of the helper sous chefs they pick for the final; they had Lee Anne instead.
Very happy for Melissa's win, and she won fan favorite as well.
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Post by sunnydayz on Jun 19, 2020 16:06:09 GMT
I felt myself pulling for Melissa during most of this season, but would have also loved to see Bryan win. I thought his face said it all when at judges table they mentioned the dryness of the monkfish and the judge wanting the bread to be "as delicious as it looked." I think he knew in that moment....sad for him.
Very happy for Melissa, though. She seemed to cook to perfection. Can't wait to see what she does in the future.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Jun 19, 2020 16:40:04 GMT
It was a beautiful show overall. Loved the dinner that Tom, Padma and Gail made for the finalists. That was a nice new touch.
I'm very happy Melissa won. In the end I would have been okay with any of them winning, since the episode gave us a closer look at each of them. But Melissa seemed to be playing at a different level all season. Like she said at judges table, "Chefs are artists" and she was the best example of that this season.
Ugh, I wonder how long it will be before we get another season...
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Post by ccl on Jun 20, 2020 1:27:06 GMT
Interesting how they had a few criticisms of Melissa’s dishes during the eating session but nothing but praise at judges’ table, compared to the reception the other chefs got, where their faults were pointed out. That’s when I knew Melissa was the winner. I wanted Bryan to win but I am a-ok with Melissa winning. She’s been great all season.
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Post by pasnowbunny2 on Jun 20, 2020 1:58:37 GMT
Beautiful finale! I think the order was Melissa, Bryan then Stephanie. The overly emotional butcher at table was hysterical, but I don't think I could eat with him as he plowed through each offering with too much gusto. ME TOO! Good news is that I don't have to sit through these last 3 episodes. Top Chef has pretty much lost it's luster with me. Yet another show I can pass on. |
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Post by provenceguy on Jun 20, 2020 16:01:58 GMT
Loved this season, and what a beautiful finale it was. I was so happy for all 3 finalists, knew Melissa would probably take the win, and felt a little bit sad for Bryan. They were all near perfection for their final meal, however.
Afterwards on WWHL with Any Cohen, Padma had the most criticism for Stephanie when looking at the season in totality. They also announced that Melissa won Fan Favorite. Melissa was as lovely and gracious as ever and confirmed that the $10,000 would go toward various human right charities.
Also, the cooking segment with Melissa, Stephanie and Bryan on Thursday morning's Today show was really cute. Stephanie was so, so excited to be on the show.
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Post by sunnydayz on Jun 20, 2020 16:40:54 GMT
Loved this season, and what a beautiful finale it was. I was so happy for all 3 finalists, knew Melissa would probably take the win, and felt a little bit sad for Bryan. They were all near perfection for their final meal, however. Afterwards on WWHL with Any Cohen, Padma had the most criticism for Stephanie when looking at the season in totality. They also announced that Melissa won Fan Favorite. Melissa was as lovely and gracious as ever and confirmed that the $10,000 would go toward various human right charities. Also, the cooking segment with Melissa, Stephanie and Bryan on Thursday morning's Today show was really cute. Stephanie was so, so excited to be on the show I noticed quite a few times earlier in the season, Padma glaring or giving stink eye to Stephanie, or using a tone of voice that dismissed Stephanie. It made me wonder if Padma really dislikes her. I realize editing can be everything, so who knows if what I was seeing really occurred the way it was aired, but your comment makes me wonder if I was seeing correctly.  |
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Post by acookertv on Jun 20, 2020 18:41:58 GMT
I think she just didn’t see her as a top contender. And Padma is such a confident woman she may not have been a big fan of the self doubt.
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Post by beerbelly on Jun 21, 2020 13:26:27 GMT
I'm happy that Melissa won. I didn't warm to Bryan and Melissa just was just working at such a high level. I also loved Stephanie and I got a little mushy when she cried. I loved that butcher! Man, I could totally hang with him.  |
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