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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Monday, July 30, 2007 - 7:39 pm
It was a nice show. Chef Ramsey looked like he was crying when he sent Jen home. It was tough for him to choose. On the quickfire (ala top chef) they had to recreate an American classic. Bonnie was funny. She never heard of eating baked beans w/ hotdogs before. She thought it was a British thing. The chefs' mothers picked the winner. Jen won and spent the day w/ her mother. She then got to spend $1000 at a cooking store. I don't think she even bought anything for the other two. Roc and Bonnie had to clean the dorm as their punishment. Roc was funny. Bonnie was being a "prima donna" about cleaning (she had no clue.) And He was laughing about it and he said he actually enjoyed the down time with her. I'm hoping for a Roc win! 
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Monday, July 30, 2007 - 8:17 pm
I always cry when their moms show up. I'm a sap. LOL
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, July 30, 2007 - 8:24 pm
Ah. Thanks! I can't wait to see their moms!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 30, 2007 - 11:57 pm
I'm glad it's Bonnie against Rock. I'm sure Rock will win, but it was nice seeing Bonnie pull it together and get so far. I was cracking up when she was doing her "telling of Chef" bit and Rock thought she was going to get in trouble and then Chef called his effort the first time wimpy and he had to do it again. LOL
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Riviere
Member
09-09-2000
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 3:28 am
Unsure who to root for anymore. Rock started caving to contest pressures but Bonnie revels in less competition. I think Julia won the best gift ever ~ chef school!
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:12 am
Oh, another funny thing about the show, when Ramsey introduced his mother and then they had to do their "quick fire" he told the chefs that there was no cursing in the kitchen. He told them you never curse in front of your "Mum". I guess it's ok to curse like the dickens on national tv, even though your Mum might be watching later. lol!
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:47 am
For some reason Jen reminded me of Amber from BB8. I was glad she was gone. Even though she was a good chef I don't think they could have kept her just for her blunder earlier in the show with taking food from the garbage. Bonnie is annoying and I don't like Roc either. I really could care less which one wins.
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Mack
Member
07-23-2002
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 8:52 am
Bottom line up front....we still think Julia is the best and would rather eat her cooking than any of the three that were left. Cutting Jen really didn't change our opinion or view. It would appear they were/are more or less about the same in terms of cooking capability. In fact, while he didn't exactly say that to Jen we thought Ramsey felt that way and that he wasn't particularly excited about keeping any of them. It came over to us more like there isn't a clear winner in the group. That said, looks like Rock will take home the prize.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 9:30 am
I wanted Julia to win as well and could care less about Bonnie or Rock. Funny thing .. when I watch my ds always questions why they're yelling at each other. He's really bothered by it and wants to know if it's acting or if they're really mad at each other. This is the only reality show that I watch that can't be seen by him.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 2:40 pm
Julia is just the best! I think getting to go to the school will be better for her than to win this.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 3:08 pm
http://www.timesleader.com/news/20070731_31yemola_1a_ART.html Jen did buy gifts for Rock and Bonnie but it wasn't shown on the air. I know someone who has talked to her since the show, and he said she had a significant burn on her hand. She may end up burning her hand in the finale.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:18 pm
Good! I'm glad to hear she did buy stuff for the others. I was kinda turned off thinking she hadn't!
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:28 pm
Anyone else not impressed by Rock's show of assertiveness? If he wins I hope no one goes to that restaurant.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 8:43 pm
Rock has turned me off from the beginning by his arrogance. Arrogance is a deal-breaker for me, no matter who you are. Ketchup, I think his lack of assertiveness was all about his arrogance - he just can't take orders - even if it's to give orders! Betting Rock will win, and agree with you all, Julia has by far won the best prize. Good girl.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 9:27 pm
Rock will win but I don't like it. He turned me off when he called the women b*tches.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 3:14 pm
I hope neither wins. Gordon will tell them both they suck. Bonnie is one of the whiniest people I have ever seen, I can't imagine working with her. And Rock I just find very flat and uninspiring.
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Nornik
Member
10-14-2004
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 4:29 pm
Originally, I liked Rock because he seemed like he was talented cook and had enough confidence to run a successful restaurant. After a few weeks of watching the show, his arrogance and disrespect towards women became annoying. Bonnie drives me crazy....what a whiney diva! With training, Julia will be the most successful chef.... . Hope the show does a follow-up story on her.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:05 pm
I have been reading Ramsay's biography for past couple of days. The restaurants (Red Rock and Green Valley) are backed by FOX. The first season was an out and out payment of $100,000 to help start his restaurant. Ramsay is being paid 7 figures to do the show. He signed a 5 year agreement. He does NOT chose WHO will be on the show, but it is ALL his decision who stays and goes.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 10:04 am
'Roasting in Hell's Kitchen: Temper Tantrums, F Words, and the Pursuit of Perfection.' Worth the read! Thoroughly enjoyed it! 
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 10:25 am
quote:Rock will win but I don't like it. He turned me off when he called the women... Twinkie, exactly I agree. I coulden't believe he said that to the camera so boldly. I have lost respect for him.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 12:28 pm
Earlier in the season, Ramsey called them 'Hells *itches' too.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 12:54 pm
Yeah, that was their nickname in the beginning. After Ramsey called them that, they referred to themselves that way quite a few times. That's why it didn't bother me when Rock said it. I guess I felt it was using the term because of that, and not with any animous.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 1:11 pm
If my husband called a group of women b*tches I'd look at him like he'd grown a second head on his shoulders.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 5:58 am
From the Top Chef thread where I confused folks with it - Just viewed the 7/23 recording of this show. Did (Mary?) the kitchen manager have Bonnie retrieve the monkfish out of the garbage can for service or just so that they could check and find that it wasn't spoiled after all? I thought I heard monkfish orders called that night, but I could be mistaken - anybody remember anything at this distance in time?
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 1:54 pm
Tntitanfan, I kinda remember that. They let one or two other people smell the fish. The consensus was that it was not spoiled. Nothing really said after that. So I figured . . . it was early in the prep / service, nothing else was in the garbage bag -- so it was used?
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