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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:44 am
I have been in the minority of people that liked watching Stephen. I would have loved to seen Stephen in the Final Three. I was impressed with how he apologized to Candice last night about the cookie cutter incident. Ken was as freaking obnoxious in the Reunion show as he was the first show of the season. I thought the white trash comment was pretty funny coming from Stephen. I think it was totally out of character for Stephen which is what made it pretty funny.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 11:06 am
I'm still predicting a Tiffani win (even though that's not a popular choice.) I know she's not a favorite, but there's something about her I like even though she has some flaws. ITA Wendo, and I hope you are right. I do still figure it will be Harold winning, since the judges know he is much better liked than Tiffani and judging is inherently subjective (assuming they both do as well as they have throughout the show in a final against each other). It was interesting that most of the non-finalists couldn't say who they thought would win based on chef skills. I'll have to rewatch for exact wording, but when Tom told them it wasn't a personality contest and asked again who they thought should win, someone called out that it should be Harold because he is humble. I am over Dave, though. Every time I saw his age in the screen caption (40), I was blown away. Seemed more like 14 I was already annoyed by his constant face and mouth and hair touching while he cooked, but last night sealed the deal for me. And Stephen...seemed like he was shooting for damage control last night. Everything from the uber-casual dress to the apology to Candice just seemed contrived to me. Guess I was just in a cynical mood 'cause Chris went home on Idol. (grumble grumble)
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Christiii
Member
07-07-2005
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 11:23 am
I have always liked to watch Stephen...he was soooo over the top arrogant that he made the show realy fun I thought....I really came away liking him last night...I know..Im a sucker and fell for his act....but he seemed so sweet!! I really have always thought that this was Harold's game to lose, and am so glad that Dave is in the finals and won that trip to Cannes...he seems to have a good heart...Tif?? ugh....<C> I hated the way she tried to look so sexy last night...flipping her hair around...blech....didja she her <C> shoes?? ok...maybe they were cool...but about 6 inch heels!!
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 11:48 am
That was one liquor-soaked love fest, wasn't it? I'm hoping someone was designated driving, lol. Is Tiff a middle child or something? I'd swear she would set herself on fire, if it would get her more attention.
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Brian2204
Member
09-14-2004
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 12:11 pm
I know it's been asked and I haven't seen an answer to it yet...so here's my penny's worth...It's still not clear to me which came first, finale or reunion. Though I know a reunion ususally comes after the finale this is television after all...and if that did indeed happen it would seem strange that not one of them, espcially the drinkers, didn't spill the beans or at least drop a hint or spoiler. Of course I'm sure there was a marathon editing session that occured after the reunion was filmed. Also, it's never been stated that it's a live finale, in addition to the fact we are being shown clips of the first part anyways. That being said...My take of the three finalists is that Harold takes the Top Chef title. Of the three he seemed to the most sober of the trio. Dave had a glass in his hand almost the entire time and Tiff...well, if it wasn't alcohol there was definetly something else going on there. That's not to say the winner wouldn't indulge but could have been told to play it cool so as not to tip his hand. Also, while Harold did speak I didn't feel as though HE felt compelled to get his point across, whereas Dave and Tiff surly did...again just speculation but it's my impression that Harold may know he'll get his chance when the results are made public. As for the rest of that motley crew and their behavior, including Dave and Tiff...well, I'll hold my tounge out of consideration of the moderators of this site and all the work they'd have to do editing this post...so suffice to say...it WAS entertaining!!!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 12:27 pm
Tom's blog...worth the read! http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/Episodes/Episode_10/Blogs/tom.shtml The good news is this week's episode speaks for itself – little needed in the way of insight from yours truly. I will say this though – now I get why people drink heavily at family reunions. I also now get why that's not such a great idea.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 12:30 pm
Gail's blog is really interesting!!! So did I learn anything more about these characters after spending ten hours on the Reunion set with them? Sure – I learned that many of them now have agents; new websites, cookbooks and ambitious restaurants in the works, way more makeup on their faces and tons more work from their private clients. The show has changed them all somehow. It will be very interesting to watch their careers unfold. http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/Episodes/Episode_10/Blogs/gail.shtml
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 3:18 pm
Katie's blog is pretty funny too! HEY KLJ! LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS TWO WEEKS AGO IN L.A. AT THAT INSANE REUNION SHOW. WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE TAPING? (laughs) The reunion show taping was probably the worst day of taping in talk show history -- absolute chaos. If you watched that Britney and Kevin reality show, you will see that they have nothing on our chefs when it comes to chaos...... http://www.bravotv.com/Andys_Blog/060510.shtml
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Lurkin
Member
02-15-2002
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 3:24 pm
I think that was the wildest reunion show ever. Beat some of the MTV reunions. I was surprised Stephan drinking from the bottle, thought he would have had the perfect glass to go with the perfect "Make an a@@ out of your self on tv wine" Liked seeing him dressed down and even though his math sucks admitting the majority does not eat gourmet food I thought Dave seemed on the high side of a breathalizer test. I can't stand Tiff but was feeling sorry for her by the end of the show. I swear the Italian cooking school commerical it looked just like Miguel in it.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 5:57 pm
I noticed that, too, Lurkin. I even slow-motioned it w/my Tivo, and I'd about lay money on the fact that it WAS Miguel!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, May 12, 2006 - 6:56 pm
It was nice to see Stephen with some humility. I know it's not a personality contest, but would you really wanting to be doing the "yes, Chef" and "no, Chef" thing Tiffani or Dave? I think Harold will end up winning. I felt bad for Tiffani. For about a minute. After she sat there, watched the clip where she said "yes, Miguel should go" and then the next clip where she told him to his face she didn't say that, and THEN still sat there and denied it. Um, hello? That was not editing. That was you, in all your wicked glory. (I know she said she wasn't there to make friends, but the fact she seemed so universally disliked by all the other contestants seems to be a clue. And because of that, I bet she doesn't win. But I do bet she makes it to F2 just for the "TV wow factor".) I thought I'd missed most of this show, but turns out I'd only missed the first couple of eps. I saw Andrea's exit the first time. That said, I agree with Wendo... this was truly a badly edited show. There were some amusing moments -- I loved the "best lines" segment -- but the chefs were mostly out of control.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 5:53 pm
The finale is beginning right now on Bravo! I had totally forgotten about this! Go Harold!
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 6:14 pm
unfortunately, this is part one of the finale. The REAL finale is next week. ACK!
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 6:50 pm
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | ARGH!!!! I cannot believe that they kept Tiffany! Despite the fact that Dave didn't make all three dishes on the last table, at least the performers ATE his food! They barely touched Tiffany's! ARGH!!!! Well, all that can be said now is. . . GO HAROLD!!!!! |
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 7:01 pm
I think they had a predisposed ending and they had to get it to work. spoiler -> they never gave Dave any respect and regretted that he was in the final 3. It annoys them that a plain cook can make so many people happy.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 7:46 pm
I've lost respect for this show. It was set from before this challenge. Didn't matter how they did tonight, it was decided who was going to the final 2. How else would that have happened with what was said to be the worst food in all three comps getting the chef to the final?
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 8:01 pm
I agree it was set but I've still enjoyed it. The way part 1 of the finale ended, it's a shoe in as to who the winner is. And don't worry Dave Martin, No one is going to forget you!!
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 9:39 pm
Well, I think it's clear after tonight's show that Harold's going to win this competition. He's been very consistent throughout the entire show. As far as Dave not going to the final two, not completing that third dish did him in. I think if he had done three dishes he would be going to the end for sure. It was a HUGE mistake. You don't just forget one of your dishes. Regarding Tiffani, the same problem she's had along showed up; not being aware of her audience. For instance, the poker food. They all liked her food, it just wasn't a good finger food to eat while playing cards. I thought she wasn't going to make until Dave flubbed. In the end, Dave was his own worst enemy; his lack of focus did him in. I knew Dave was a goner when he forgot the third dish. I thought Tifanni might still win; but after tonight, I just don't think that's going to happen. She just wasn't on her game. You know, I hope they continue this series; I really enjoy it. ETA: Oh, and just to add; Dave! LET IT GO! Good grief, the man can hold a grudge. The minute he's back on camera he's bitching about Tiffani. My goodness.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:12 pm
The blogs at Bravo are up, Tom's and Gail's. They're quite interesting actually. They felt that Tiffani came in second on all three challenges. Harold won two. Dave won one and lost two. It seems that had Dave only prepared that third dish he would've been in the final two. Tom compared it to a meal being served and one diner not getting theirs. The two meals may have been good, but the meal still would've been ruined because the third person received no food. He really was so close. Ouch. ETA: Also, from Tom's blog, Tiffani made attempts to make up with Dave but he wasn't interested. The time between the end of the show and the finale was four months. None of the three chefs did any real cooking during this time. (Surprising!)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 1:12 am
so sad for Dave, but if I had called room service and they forgot to bring one of my meals, I would have been so ticked! darn, Tiff for not being the one to forget! LOL Tiff did sort of say that her eye's were opened when she saw herself on tv, but yet backtracked that she was fine with it. Miguel was sure a jerk! Did they say when the reunion was filmed? hands down the best moment of the night was Dave and Harold talking in the bedroom and Dave said 'knowing this show, the final challenge will be to take a 20 mule team and a bow and arrow out to the desert and kill your meal and cook it on a bunson burner'. And Harold replied 'and don't forget to make it gourment and have good presentation!' LOL
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 1:15 am
quote:They felt that Tiffani came in second on all three challenges. Harold won two. Dave won one and lost two.
Tom didn't do his math right. He said Dave one the snack food challenge, Harold was a contender, and Tiffany lost it. So Tiffany lost at least one.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 5:02 am
I think it is sad that forgetting the dish did Dave in. I agree that I'd have been annoyed if I ordered 3 dishes from room service and only got 2...but I'd prefer to get 2 great dishes than get all 3 and not like them. That was what it seemed like last night. They were raving about Dave's 2 dishes, they were obviously the faves, but had nothing good to say about Tiffani's...the pork was too salty, the seafood salad tasted fishy. Just seems like in a cooking competition, the cooking should be important. I wish Dave had realized his mistake a little sooner, so he could have thrown something together. Any third dish would have made the difference, I think.
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Geri
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 6:40 am
Wendo, they are casting for the second Top Chef so it will return. don't know that i agree with the judges on a lot of stuff but i found the show really interesting and the personalities compelling.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 6:59 am
maybe now we know why Dave said "better watch out in Top Chef 2" during the reunion
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 10:47 am
I was thinking that Dave could have thrown the caviar on a plate with crackers, but perhaps he did not realize how little he could have gotten away with.
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