Toilet Brush finally makes a perfect filet but it's already too late. Tired of waiting, the table that ordered it already left. The General is frustrated because the dessert station is a mess, and he can't find anything. Because Jen prepped the desserts, it was her responsibility to keep it organized, but Gen says it looks like a junk yard. Then Gen calls Jen "honey," and Jen gets all hot and bothered because that's condescending. Blah blah blah, whatever Jen. Nobody cares.
Jen makes things worse for herself as she serves an undercooked soufflé. Gordon picks it up, turns it over, and it pees soufflé juice all over the plate. He's so angry that he tells her to turn off her stove and kicks her out. See ya later, honey pie!
The teams race to get the desserts out and both amazingly complete dinner service. They meet Gordon in the kitchen. He tells them that orders from the menus were about even. So it's not about the quantity but the quality. He says that the Red Team was hurt by the pasta appetizer. And the Blue Team was screwed by the filet mignon. He then orders Matt to take his bandana off, telling him he looks like Homer Simpson. The losing team is the Blue Team. He says that Petrozza is extremely sloppy, but he's still the best of the worst. He'll be nominating two for elimination. Petrozza does his whole "tortured soul" routine where he agonizes about what to do.
Jen argues to Petrozza that TB should be going home before her. And TB tells Petrozza Jen is deceitful and poison to the team. Everyone -- including the Red Team -- wants to see Jen and her big mouth leave. Petrozza says that TB is the weakest link, but Jen is hard to be around. And Gen is the strongest competition.
At elimination, Petrozza chooses TB because he lacks the skills to compete at this level. The second nominee is Jen because she thinks she has more to teach than to learn. But she actually has more to learn than teach. Well put.
Gordon decides to do something he's never done before and asks Petrozza to decide who should go home. Neither are given a last minute plea. Petrozza pauses and then selects Toilet Brush. Gordon agrees with his decision. And TB doesn't even get to make an exit and say his peace to the camera! Such a shame! I was really looking forward to more talking about "not faking the funk."
Gordon says he's not done yet and asks Matt to come forward. He tells Jen that she may be able to manipulate her team, but she can't manipulate him. And he tells Matt that he's lucky to be here. He tells them both to take off their jackets. Everyone is confused and for a split second, I experience PURE JOY, thinking that they both might be going home! But then he tells them to switch teams. My dreams are dashed.
Next week, we're down to the final six. It looks like one lucky chef will be sent to Vegas, and Matt will completely unravel and go completely bonkers. Can you all believe that he's lasted this long? I have no idea how he outlasted Toilet Brush!
So who do you guys think will make it to the end? As much as Corey irritates me, she does seem to be a competent chef. I think it might be between her and the General.
See you Tuesday!
love, MandaMo
xoxo
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Comments (9)
ARGH! I also am completely confused on how Matt can outlast Toilet Brush.
and to Jen: Shut UP!
and to Corey: Shut UP!
4-star General FTW.
1 of 9 | Posted by Firthguy | Posted on June 2, 2008 4:54 AM
I do think it's going to come down between General and Corey and maybe Petrozza.
As far as Jen, she went from annoying, to practically being the frontrunner, to disturbingly annoying and now she sucks in the kitchen. Jen, you really dissapoint me, and I swear if I see Matt's face one more time, I'm going to lose it. How can a man with actually no lips cringe so much.
2 of 9 | Posted by bigjr6633 | Posted on June 2, 2008 10:48 AM
Great recap Mandamo!
I'm completely with you on the brussels sprouts btw. Why the heck do they even exist as a vegetable? Do people actually eat these things? Ugh. I love just about all veggies, but I cannot stomach the brussel sprout.
These folks are all a bunch of yahoos imo. I guess that Corey, Christine, the General, and Petrozza are the best of the worst. But that's not saying much.
3 of 9 | Posted by zbird | Posted on June 2, 2008 3:38 PM
'Nother great recap!
I was so sad to see Louross go... I know in his heart of hearts Petrozza wanted to see Jen go, but was too much of a good person and decided to eliminate who he thought had less potential, as opposed to the most annoying person. Looking forward to the gratuitous pan-on-fire shot on tomorrow's show.
4 of 9 | Posted by alex_w | Posted on June 2, 2008 5:11 PM
OK, the teams make their own menus and what's the first appetizer Ramsey yells out? Risotto!! You can't escape it in Hell's Kitchen.
Matt survives another week despite another meltdown. And he'll likely survive into the Final 5 because he can't possibly be eliminated this week because that's what FOX implies it its promo, so someone else likely goes home. Matt is even more annoying with his facial expressions during the challenges.
5 of 9 | Posted by belmont | Posted on June 2, 2008 9:25 PM
Am I the only one who thinks that the WORST contestant on Top Chef could easily WIN Hell's Kitchen?
6 of 9 | Posted by Carawatches2muchTV | Posted on June 3, 2008 10:56 AM
Cara - the contestants on Top Chef are real chefs. The contests for Hell's Kitchen's are found rooting through dumpsters in some Hollywood back alley. Suffice to say, no, you are not alone in that opinion.
I think it's pretty clear that regardless of the order, Matt and Jenn are going home next.
7 of 9 | Posted by Alafoss | Posted on June 3, 2008 1:52 PM
I love Brussle Sprouts. When I eat them I pretend I'm a giant eating cooked, buttery cabbages.
8 of 9 | Posted by Hey Buddy | Posted on June 4, 2008 10:53 AM
toilet brushabod crane....i almost died when i read that. effing classic!
9 of 9 | Posted by escape(ism)artist | Posted on June 10, 2008 4:43 PM