Stephanie really does need to step up now. Two chopping block trips in a row is tough to bounce back from.


I agree Jayna, that the judges DO consider previous performance. And yet, they have also been seen saying that it is first and foremost about the current task. It would be interesting to find out how much past performance does play into decisions.

 

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Wow, Nicki was pathetic this week. Basically dictating the entire menu, then saying she is leaving everything up to everyone else to do their part.


Sure, Dale did mediocre work, but he was stepping up to do what every one else said they wanted on the damn menu. Sure, The Chilean Sea Bass was great, but that was just about all that Spike did.


Andrew was freaking hilarious this episode. "I have a Culinary Boner" and "Popeye's wet dream" or whatever it was were hilarious quotes.


I have a lot of respect for Richard. I know many people may not like him, but giving the winning prize away even though the cake was only mediocre (great look, mediocre taste) was quite admirable.

 

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I totally agree! Richard has not been my favorite, but seeing that act of professionalism was great!


I (like Spike) thought the choice of the bride was a ballsy move but at least they understood that this day IS all about the bride and she has had it imagined since she was a little girl.


LOL! I did laugh a lot at the comments on Jen's cake....

I thought Nikki's attitude was odd, too, Tazzer. She seems to really lack in the confidence department. If she had just taken charge, I think her team could've done really well, because their dishes were far easier to prepare.


My respect for Richard has jumped up a lot. He's not just about the gadgets anymore, he's really professional and wants to do the best job for whomever his guest/clients end up being. He, Andrew and Antonia will likely be the final three, but Dale has a chance if he can get over himself and stop being so reactionary. He needs to learn how to be happy.

 

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Yeah Nikki was a disappointment. They made the right choice in sending her home for NOT stepping up. Though last season we lost Tre early on for stepping up to the leadership plate, at least she could've went out with some dignity for TRYING.

 

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I do like Dale. He is definitely passionate. And he does have a valid point . . . Nobody on his team knew how to make mayonaise by hand???? And nobody else knew how to filet a monk fish either. I can see how he is frustrated with the actions of others that have an impact on his own destiny in the competition.

 

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I have not forgiven Nikki since the sausage and peppers fiasco. She CLEARLY has to go. She was playing the game when she absolutely refused to take the leadership role AND thought she was so smart to let the judges know, essentially, that she did not have enough confidence in her abilities to lead to do so. Additionally - the ONE thing she "specializes" in - Italian food - the judges HATED her tortellini.


Dale has produced some great food and should have stayed. I though AngryLesbian's (sorry, I can never remember her name) chocolate cake looked HORRIBLE!!!!


Richard's move to award the prize for the cake was a CLASS ACT! Stephanie probably could have done a spectacular job on any of the other dishes and took on the job no one wanted...and it looked great!

 

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OH! I thought Lisa...AGAIN...should go! The NERVE of her insisting that the other contestant who did not add the grain ingredient go home! POLISH SAUSAGE!!!???!!!!


I did not mind seeing Andrew go and I thought the entire bottom three were arrogant, argumentative and unlikable.


On a final note.....Sam...MEOW!! How I have missed your brooding good looks!

 

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I was actually surprised that Andrew went home, but I guess if his sushi didn't taste very good combined with not using all the ingredients..../shrugs


I really detest Lisa. She needs to go soon just so I don't have to see her anymore. I would never eat at one of her restaurants. That's how much I dislike her.

 

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Lisa is a worthless wench. I hated to see Andrew go, but he did forget to abide by the basic regulations. He did get into a blind situation, he was so focused on giving something healthy, he forgot all the rest.


I am glad to see Dale win. If he makes it to the final though, nobody will want to work with him. No matter how much it is a competition, there is still a comradeship involved.


I hope Lisa is the next to go.

 

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