5-7 Show Discussion **Spoilers**

[texasgal26]

Any guesses for who's going home?

I'm fairly positive the groom's team lost, so my guess is Nikki. They didn't seem to like her tortellini. They liked Dale's ragout (although he'll suffer for the crispy bruschetta); they seemed to like Lisa's cake; and nothing seemed to stand out about Spike (and he's not getting a loser edit).

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[texasgal26]

Richard wins but gives the win to Stephanie because of the cake. Steph suggests they split the prize (a gift certificate to Crate and Barrel).

[hutchlover]

Honesly, Richard screwed up the spinach, so IMO he should not've won. I think Antonia by default should've won, since Steph's cake tasted worse than Team Groom.

I think Niki's going home, too. Though I think Dale should.

[roses4me]

What did the judges say about the dishes? Were the bride and groom the guest judges? How were winners and losers decided?

[psycobabe007]

Nikki goes home. Frankly, this could not have come soon enough. She was extremely disappointing in her performance in many of the challenges.

[texasgal26]

Originally Posted by roses4me

What did the judges say about the dishes? Were the bride and groom the guest judges? How were winners and losers decided?

They liked Spike's Chilean sea bass but felt he should have done more work. They liked Dale's ragout and felt he contributed a lot, but didn't like his bruschetta. They felt that Nikki should have taken more control given that she had the most familiarity with the cuisine, and didn't like her contribution (the tortellini). They loved Lisa's groom's cake and thought it was better than Steph's.

They did like Steph's cake, though. They didn't like Andrew's chicken. I didn't hear the rest.

[niteowl64]

they loved the brisket and didn't like the spinach. They liked both cakes even though Lisa's was kind of ugly lol

[AsIs]

I love that Stephanie and Richard are sharing the prize. He took on the bride with the more difficult cake and she pulled it out.

Was lol funny when they banned Andrew to the kitchen.

Anyone else notice that Spike was screwing with Lisa's burner? That should be grounds for being kicked out, hands down.

[niteowl64]

looks like Richard, Steph and Antonia are the 3 consistant stand outs. I expect them to be F3. I like all 3 of them but rooting for Steph.

[Poohtz]

Originally Posted by texasgal26

It's bizarre how the people I like and dislike vary from week to week this season. Sometimes I really like Dale, but this week he's being a total jerk. Normally I can't stand Lisa, but I kind of like her this week. I couldn't stand Spike for a while, but I have liked him this episode and the last couple episodes.
I still think Richard stands out as the strongest chef, but who knows with this unpredictable bunch.

This is an incredibly tough challenge. No one slept at all, and they have to cater a wedding and make the cakes from scratch. I think this group is pretty impressive.

I thought the same thing, Dale turned me off tonight and Lisa seemed nicer this time. I hate it when they are so rushed to do an event. My gosh it is someone's wedding, give them an extra day!