Top Chef 1/25 Show Discussion **Spoilers**

[MFWalkoff]

Chefs are working in groups of two -- is this another team challenge, or head-to-head competition?

Please keep all discussion in here until 11PM PT / 2AM ET.

Enjoy the show!

[PhoneGrrrl]

The producers have gone really sadistic on these poor chefs, haven't they? All these out-door challenges, in Texas, during the hottest, driest summer in ages. I'm amazed only Sarah fell out because of the heat.

[MFWalkoff]

Say goodbye to Samurai Chris and his top knot. Grayson's chicken salas, while not as exciting AS A MEATBALL, was more exciting than his.

Richie will be so happy to see his big buddy.

[Maybaybie]

I loved that Grayson called Tom out on the "excitement" of the meatball versus chicken salad- it was pretty funny. And although chicken salad wouldn't be something I would expect a Top Chef to make, as long as you make it taste good that's all that matters. And on a side note...if it were 105 degrees out the last thing I would want is a meatball! I don't care how light and airy you make them, they are still hot in a thick sauce. Give me a nice chicken salad sandwich in the summer any day of the week and twice on Sunday!

[Shoepie]

Grayson is my favorite. I love her attitude, totally genuine personality and looks. She is adorable. In that heat she made the best choice of the three. I really thought she was gone when I heard that was her decision, though. That said, you can get meat balls at any Italian restaurant and sub shop, lettuce wraps abound in Asian and franchaise restaurants. I think they are boring. Chicken salad is rarely on a menu anywhere and I love it. It just is not winning material on this show. Loved the way she talks to Tom, love it.



I would love to see Grayson win this and she could. Paul and Ed are seen as the best but either could trip anywhere along the line.

[Rockytop Chick]

I was pretty sure Ed was going last night. I can't say he didn't deserve to. That just looked all wrong. But I am glad he is still around

[FireWoman]

I can't stand Sarah and as much as i wanted her to just be gone, Chris was the right choice to go.

[Uncle David]

That Sarah outlasted Beverly irks me to no end. I can't wait for her to get booted. I love Grayson, but I admit it's more about her looks and personality than her talent.

I'm ready for this season to end.

[rebotco]

Grayson's "Like MEATBALLS . . ." shall live in Top Chef infamy right alongside "This is not Top Scallop." Classic! And kudos to Grayson for saying it, and double kudos to the producers for airing it!!!

[ness]

Grayson did herself proud with the "Like a MEATBALL?" comeback she shot at Tom.

I mean, hell, HE opened the door; she just ran though it! If he wasn't gonna dance, then he should've kept his ass off the floor!

Please, PLEASE let Sara(h?) be the next one out!