For the losers.....their punishment is also going to come in two parts. Part one, they get to clean the dining room after the guests have left. They then get to set the dining room for tomorrow night's service. Part two is laundry day. Oh Goodie! They get to steam, starch, iron and fold every piece of linen for the dining room. That does not sound like a good time to me.
Can we just take a minute to talk about how much Danny needed to win this challenge? I mean, the boy is just begging for a makeover. Paula can look kind of meh, but Danny is in serious need of a haircut. And a bonfire for his plaid jacket and camo cap.
Ramsay sends them upstairs to wait for the punishment or reward to begin. Andrea thinks Paula is going to get a magazine spread.
Danny is really down. He thinks it was a really bad day to lose. "I just hope that Chef doesn't take me out of this competition based on this one challenge. Up until this point, I've been one of the front runners and then to come in last place, stinks, man." Snap out of it Danny! Moping around about this isn't going to help you.
Andrea says that Danny took the loss hard. She thinks it's the first time she's seen him beaten down in Hell's Kitchen. Paula says it was fucking tough. Danny continues to mope.
JP is waiting downstairs for Paula. Or as he calls her, "Paola." He is going to be joining her on her reward. How awesome is that? I'd love to spend the day with JP!
Paula tells JP she is ready for some changes. He tells her she doesn't need too much help, but Ramsay really wants her to sparkle. "He wants you to look like a princess."
JP asks Paula how she relaxes outside of work, and she says she goes to the gym. That is not relaxing. It's called working out. It has the word work in it. Not Relaxing.
Paula now asks JP if he's married or single. He's single. She thinks it's difficult to meet someone outside of the business. JP says, "You don't force things in life, they just come along." Are they sharing a little flirty moment there?
They arrive at the Mark Slicker Salon. There is something so wrong about that name, y'all. We see Paula getting her hair colored, make-up done, and eyebrows tweezed. But sadly no Mary Pat, Mary Kate and Mary Francis to help her pick out clothes.
C&A: "Paula may be glowing from her star treatment, but back in Hell's Kitchen, Danny is steamed." You know, because he's steaming tablecloths? Oh, C&A, you are so unamusing.
Danny does not like to iron. Yeah, I am with him on that one. Ironing has to be one of my least favorite things ever. Andrea thinks it's kind of nice to see Danny down on himself. She's going to try and use that to her advantage.
Danny tells us he needs to get his head out of his ass and get a good attitude. Please start working on that soon, Danny.
Andrea points out how many more table cloths Danny has to go compared to what she has. B-I-T-C-H.
Paula returns to Hell's Kitchen, sporting the most undramatic makeover in history. Seriously. Where is Tyra when you need her? She would have given Paula a long blond weave, or her favorite, the Mia Farrow cut. There would have been drama and tears! Instead, we get this.....
I will say this, it's obvious that Paula's happy with the result. Of course, her happiness could be caused by spending the afternoon with JP, who really knows what went on while they were out together?
Danny thinks Paula looks great, she looks rejuvenated and refreshed. I think Danny may be having some impure thoughts. Andrea is disappointed to hear that there was no Brazilian wax. She says, "Good thing you'll be able to walk tomorrow." But you know she is thinking, "Shit, I was hoping she'd be hobbling around in pain tomorrow. Damn."
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Comments (13)
I kinda wondered why Paula did not pick Andrea to go to the final with her, seeing as how it would be better to get rid of your biggest competition (Danny). But then again, it really only matters who Chef wants in the final.
I was amazed at how pretty Danny's girlfriend was.
And when Chef kept introducing all the executive chefs and their accomplishments, all I could think was......isn't the food theyv'e prepared to impress these people just sitting around getting cold and soggy?
1 of 13 | Posted by LisaMay | Posted on May 4, 2009 7:22 AM
AND THERE COMMENCED GREAT REJOYCING ACROSS THE LAND!
Potty Mouth, I was whooping and dancing right along with you at the final outcome.
Maybe it was editing, but Danny was making me nervous this week. Andrea was just a total bitch on the pass, and I was hoping Scott would dump a pot of something over her head. Could you imagine working for a shrew like her? Good grief, Mother Theresa would not last 2 minutes.
As for Paula's choice - I think that even though she is friendly with Andrea she knew she had to choose her based on performance. I don't think GR would have accepted her choosing Danny as being worse overall than Andrea,it would show poor management skills on her part.
I will be happy whatever the outcome, both Paula and Danny are strong chefs who handle pressure well. I think Danny is more of a leader, but maybe we just haven't seen that side of Paula.
Thanks for the awesome job Potty Mouth!!!
2 of 13 | Posted by njgasmifan | Posted on May 4, 2009 7:41 AM
I am so relieved Andrea's gone.
To me when Paula wears her bandana so it covers her hair, she looks like Ralph Macchio in The Karate Kid...
3 of 13 | Posted by cattyfan | Posted on May 4, 2009 8:10 AM
Oh...and if I had to choose a team from the sixl losers provided, I would go with Gio, Carol, and LA.
The other three are sabateurs.
4 of 13 | Posted by cattyfan | Posted on May 4, 2009 8:25 AM
YAY, I love it when bitchybitchybitches go home! I lost my shit at "HAHAHAHAHA I hope they pull your pubes out one by one HAHAHAHAHA" I still feel like most of the people on this show seem to inflate their culinary skills by a factor of 10 or so, because all the awesome experience they constantly lay claim to seems to have a hard time surfacing when the push comes to shove. Still, how else would have had PrettyGirl or Andrea to hate on... and some people just NEED the reality check of Reality TV.
loved the recap, love to you, too!
love, J-Mo :)
5 of 13 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on May 4, 2009 9:30 AM
PottyMouth, I love your recaps for this show!
Thank goodness that woman is gone. Good riddance to bad rubbish. I was no Ben fan, but, as annoying as he was, Andrea was worse. (Ben's annoyance would at least fade into white noise as he blathered on in monotone about himself; Andrea, more like shitenoise, high-pitched to ear-splitting decibels. *shudders*)
JP and Paula in the limo was sweet. Nice to know he's single. Must plan a trip to LA soon.
Scott looked strangely hot calling Andrea a cunt. Strange, that is normally a turn off for me, but I was cheering him on. Go Scott go. (I figured Andrea doesn't need a cheerleader as she has herself, right?)
I *loved* the little screencaps of the offed contestants. Fab! Can't wait to read your finale report. Cheers!
6 of 13 | Posted by jennaboa | Posted on May 4, 2009 9:38 AM
Good riddance to bad rubbish, indeed. sorry I can't think of something original, but that pretty well sums it up.
Danny did deserve to lose the "impress the chefs" challenge. Fish & fruit is soooooo last century(eighties)!
Great recap esp the screencaps, PM.
Now, on to the FINALE!!!
7 of 13 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on May 4, 2009 11:22 AM
YAAAAAY Andrea Gone! Finally!
Interesting all the chefs they picked, including Ben Ford of Ford's Filling Station (Harrison Ford's son and chef in his own right...). I think I've eaten at one of the named establishments, which means I need to get out more I guess...
Terrific recap as always!
8 of 13 | Posted by killbondnow | Posted on May 4, 2009 3:05 PM
I agree...it's def a win/win now that Andrea's gone! Plus they're both from FL...so they're my homies! Good luck to both Danny and Paula...either of them could take the win and they both deserve it!
9 of 13 | Posted by fierytopaz | Posted on May 4, 2009 6:07 PM
Andrea's gone. It's about god damned time.
Glad to see one of my three picks make it to the finals. Way to go, Paula! Too bad about Giovanni and Robert.
I'm pulling for Paula to take the win, but I won't be too disappointed if Danny gets it. Like you said... it's a win/win.
10 of 13 | Posted by Streaker | Posted on May 4, 2009 6:34 PM
LOL cattyfan about the Ralph Macchio comment, but actually, you're totally right!
I was so happy about this elimination, I started clapping my hands like a dolt.
I want Danny to take it because I just really like him - and he's kind of adorable.
But I'm not going to be upset if Paula wins it either.
This is the best final two for as long as I can remember on this show.
11 of 13 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on May 4, 2009 11:42 PM
Darling Pottymouth, I'm right there with you "The witch is dead...the witch dead..Woohoo...!!!!" I'm so relieved. Honestly, I'll be happy with either Paula or Danny winning. I suspect that Paula will pull it out in the end, but we'll see.
Love your recaps. Woohoo the witch is dead!!!
Hugs,
Yenta
12 of 13 | Posted by yentapatrol | Posted on May 5, 2009 12:25 PM
LisaMay: I agree on the cold and soggy food. Nothing like killing a dish by having it sit!
njgasmifan: I knew you’d be rejoicing along with me! I was worried for Danny, too, and I was about to lose it in a big way if Andrea made it to the finals.
cattyfan: Great call on the Ralph Macchio thing! Too true! I don’t know about Carol – she seems like she’s going to be a Bitter Betty.
J-Mo: I wonder if they inflate their skills, or if Ramsay looks for a certain amount of fuckups. He may think there’d be less drama without them, but if you look at a show like Top Chef, you can see that that’s not true. But like you said, some people seem to need to have their asses kicked on TV.
jennaboa: Thanks so much! About Scott – I KNOW!! I think the combination of his normal hotness, combined with a mutual hatred of the bitch made for Super Hotness!!
Donna Martin Graduates!: Original, unoriginal, who cares?!?!?!? The BITCH is GONE!!! Yay!
killbondnow: I didn’t realize Ben Ford was Harrison Ford’s son. I haven’t been to any of the restaurants, but I have an excuse since I’m on the East coast. Go out more and report back on the food! That’s an order!!
fierytopaz: I completely agree. It’s nice when you reach a finale that has two people who you’d like to win. Either way I’ll be happy! (hopefully)
Streaker: I think the one “choke” that surprised me the most was Gio. I really thought he could have made it to the finals. Oh, well.
georgiababe: There is something sort of adorable about him. It’s weird, because he’s such a redneck, and looks so dirty sometimes, but at other times he’s kind of cute.
Yenta: Woohoo is right!! I think it will be really interesting to see what they both do. Who they each pick to be in their kitchens could have a HUGE influence on who ultimately wins. Either way, I’m really looking forward to it.
Well Gasmi, we’re reaching the home stretch, and I am so excited to see how this all plays out. I think I’m going to stop and get a huge order of sushi to eat while watching.
See you soon!
SWAK, PottyMouth
13 of 13 | Posted by PottyMouth | Posted on May 7, 2009 6:16 AM