TV: MasterChef 2023 - United Tastes Of America

[John Price]

The season started last week. Basically they are inviting past chefs who were eliminated back. There was a challenge where all 4 people finished 2nd that year so seeing 2 advance and 2 fail to get out of qualification was pretty sad to see, but that's the way of the game.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Really enjoyed the first episode.

I do think some of the groups were unbalanced. For example group 2 (season 9 contestants) was far weaker than group 1 (the 4 runner ups; Natasha, Derrick, Brandi and Adrien) and group 3 (Wuta, Amanda, Christian and Lexy).

But overall really looking forward to this season. Lot of old favourites.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I'm unbelievably stoked. Happy Derek is back.

 

[Jussi]

Wow Stephen out in the first episode. And he did even worse this time.

 

[John Price]

Just finished reviewing it pretty sad he's gone. He finished 3rd!

Love Tommy but he should have gone

 

[TheAngryHank]

I've been in to masterchef Australia, like 60 episodes a season.
Free on Tubi

 

[Datsyukian Deke]

I'm unbelievably stoked. Happy Derek is back.

Agreed.

I always thought he got screwed vs Claudia. He got berated for not going out of his comfort zone and cooking different styled or themed dishes, when literally all Claudia did the entire season & finale, was Mexican style dishes.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Agreed.

I always thought he got screwed vs Claudia. He got berated for not going out of his comfort zone and cooking different styled or themed dishes, when literally all Claudia did the entire season & finale, was Mexican style dishes.

He absolutely did.. the biggest screw job next to Nick losing to Dorian

 

[John Price]

Remote challenges are back!!

 

[Jussi]

What the f***, Alejandro?! That...was...just...wow. Deservedly went home.

 

[Bakayoko Ono]

I'm 3 1/2 episodes in.

They brought back rockstar Sean Avery back, great.

Aaron's been spending too much time with Gordon: I think he just called Tommy "a young man" (I think the guy's like 60).

Seems like everyone's become a successful professional/private chef or culinary entrepreneur after their initial MC run... I have my doubts.

 

[Jussi]

I'm 3 1/2 episodes in.

They brought back rockstar Sean Avery back, great.

Aaron's been spending too much time with Gordon: I think he just called Tommy "a young man" (I think the guy's like 60).

Seems like everyone's become a successful professional/private chef or culinary entrepreneur after their initial MC run... I have my doubts.

I have doubts about Alejandro working in a kitchen for a while. That thing he did in the team challenge was a career killer.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Imagine just doing a mushroom stuffed potato pancake. Like that should have taken 20 minutes not the entire time.

 

[John Price]

Spoiler

Wow Derrick is gone

 

[Jussi]

Wait, they aired episodes during the weekend? The last one I saw had Bowen gone because he cooked caviar, as you do.

 

[John Price]

Wait, they aired episodes during the weekend? The last one I saw had Bowen gone because he cooked caviar, as you do.

The scheduling is off, I haven't watched them live but they appear to be airing back to back episodes

Latest episode is the restaurant takeover

 

[WeThreeKings]

Spoiler

Wow Derrick is gone

Absolute bush league bullshit elimination.

Although it was their fault for letting the weaker cook decide the dish.

 

[Jussi]

Absolute bush league bullshit elimination.

Although it was their fault for letting the weaker cook decide the dish.

I think Derrick should've just offered his opinion on something on the dish or added to it. He had the right approach but should've injected something of his own, something that Amanda could've easily done.

By the way, is it just me or does it seem as if there's a lot of post-production voice over work in this season as a whole? I know it's very common but this season it has REALLY stood out.

 

[Jussi]

Dara! 20 years old only.

 

[John Price]

It feels like you could predict who won midway through the 2 hour episode as Dara just looked heads and shoulders better than everyone else. She's so good doing what she does at age 20 too. I admit I had concerns about her being flustered but she remained calm later on during pressure and rightfully won the trophy (Michael was too ambitious, Christian played it safe and stuck to his roots)

It also seemed like Dara made less mistakes too while the others made mistakes or left food off plates.

So congrats to Dara! So proud!

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[Jussi]

Dara was the one contestant throughout the season who showed what going to culinary school means. As Gordon pointed out in the final, the comparison between her and Michael was stark. She was organized (through the season) while Michael was a mess. Gabriel who went out early, didn't seem like he learned as much as Dara had.

I guess next season will be amateurs again. I really wish they'd copy Masterchef Australia and add a few non-elimination episodes where they're taught techniques etc. and experiment things. Some of those cooks could really use some help, like organizing their table like Dara or not using certain ingredients, like cooking Caviar (really, Bowen...?).

 

[WeThreeKings]

Once Derrick was gone, I wanted Dara to win. Happy with the outcome.

 

[Jussi]

Season 13 began this week. Regional aspect is the theme of the season.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Season 13 began this week. Regional aspect is the theme of the season.

I predict region team challenges.
Also on tubi has Australian masterchef ,I like it but seasons last forever.

 

[John Price]

Been rapidly catching up on the season (had to binge next level chef) but in the Midwest episode the guy in the suit stood out from the first minute lol

Glad he was able to get his