Thanks for the great recap Flipit.
I didn't miss Gail and would love for them to replace her with Ted. At least he tried to get Betty to pour the soup down his gullet.
I am not a fan of Marcel but the bitchiness and/or editing was atrosh. No need to pick on the Foam Boy - he will not be the last Chef standing.
Love the fact that Mikey the Mouth won both the QF and Elimination on drugs - and this time it was the prescribed kind.

hb

Betty's such a useless f-in' bitch. She's just a glorified sandwich cook. I'm glad her saggy ass is gone

Now Ilan...I'm still not completely giving up on him but for somebody to make Marcel seem like a mature level-headed person, surely you have to be a world-class assbag.

Sam's a dick. I don't like him and I'm hoping like hell he don't win the whole shebang.

Excellent recap, man.

The right person got sent home, that's fer shure.

I reckon it'll be down to Sam and Ilan, tho scabby Mike seems to be pulling out a few surprises.

Is this the reality show with the most eps or what? Show seems to be going on for eva.........

Y'all know I hates me some Marcel, but everyone (save Elia) was being such a douche to him this episode.

I didn't think Marcel was overly harsh at all; I used to work in a restaurant and I damn near lost my head many times because I almost sent plates out without remoulade. That said, the foam thing is tired to the point of being comical!

I loved the fact that Mikey pulled out the double-win; he is a huge goof but I think he's really learning from the other superior chefs around him.

Flipit, love the recaps and thanks for the shout out.

It's a shame Ugly Betty is gone, I mean, if only for the comedy... (how ugly will she be at the reunion show? Just. Can't. Wait.)

I can't believe Ilan found a way to make Marcel "the monkey" palatable. Marcel did look as if Ilan had broken his spirit with the constant attacks on his virginity, cooking ability, etc., so I wouldn't be surprised if he is gone next week or the week after. (And, like Ugly Betty, can't wait to see him at the reunion show!)

okay before i even get started on your post..
Debbie Mazar cute as a BUTTON?
oh Cliff..
she looks like a mack truck hit her face..plus her filthy mouth (which is a turn on in a total new yawk way).
cute as a button does not apply..

I love that we get Top Chef recaps now, but I could skip the pointless childhood memories at the beginning of each recap.

Even though he is certainly not the top chef there is no one worth routing for other than Marcel. I could not believe a room full of adults could act like such a disgusting group of babies. Sam and Ilan used to be my favorites but Ilan's diva attitude (hey asshole there's no sunlight inside so really no need to wear your sunglasses in the kitchen) and Sam's schoolyard bullying really turned me off.

I wouldn't want to eat at any of these jerk's restaurants. Before any of them open their mouths to say something hateful and unfair to Marcel they really need to ask themselves what would Paula (Deen) do?

Marcel is a low-level douchebag. His douchebaggery is basically inoffensive. He's young and doesn't really know how to talk to people, but so what! Is that any reason for them to taunt his sexual experiences and gang up on him?

SO glad Betty went home. If I had to look into those crazy eyes for one more episode I might have lost it. I hope Ilan goes home next.

Sam and Cliff are clearly the strongest chefs but I would prefer to see a showdown between Marcel and Mike who are the only tolerable people on this show (a sad statement indeed.)

flipit..loved the se7ev photo tryptci..but..was that really marcel's dish?..they cut away so quick from these dishes.. It looked like a penis in a used toilet bowl..that plus Marcel handling of the peppergrinder makes it obvious this guy needs some sexual healing. But the excessive pile on was truly kindergarden in scope. Ilan seems to be the one frustrated at not getting any judging by the intensity of his bullying. Debbie was right on tho interms of lustiness. something fishy, salty, meaty, saucy and alcoholic would be lusty..not some tarted up dessert that needs a gallon of water to accompany it.

tryptich

I'd like to say I really enjoy the colourful and personal (fictitious, elaborate or otherwise) childhood recollections that begin these excellent recaps.

Indeed they are easily skipped by those who want to get on with the show.

gasmgrrl (#7) I'm with you -- Marcel is just an arrogant kid, and nothing he's done so far has been nearly as vile as they way Ilan and Sam behaved in this ep.

But I did wonder if I could keep my cool (say, like Elia) as the stress and the pressure of the tasks and the strain of communal living began to wear on me.
Highly doubtful.

That was a perfect example they showed -- Ilan asked Marcel to get his eggs outa the pan so he could cook his own breakfast. Marcel countered that he wanted his eggs to stay warm until his toast was ready. Ilan rightly called him out for being selfish. That sort of thing would really get up my nose. *Especially when they are CHEFS!*

What brand of chef/cook doesn't know how to time their eggs and toast to be ready at the same time?!?!?!
A crappy (and/or selfish) one!!

Fabulous recap again, Flipit. You're a great addition to the TVgasm family.

With that said, I must take issue with one small thing: "Let's Get it On" was recorded by the late, great Marvin Gaye. Barry White (legendary in his own right) may have recorded a cover of it, but the original track, and the one I believe you are referring to, was Mr. Gaye's.

And I agree. 7 deadly sins Cliff = Sexual Chocolate. Yum.

Add me to the list of those who thought this was a great recap and who love Flipit's memories as an intro. The only thing I disagreed with was the missing Gail part. I don't care if she ever comes back and would love Ted to stick around as a regular judge. The way he told Betty that her green dish was a mess without any of the Gail hysterics ("I HATE brown rubbery eggs!!!") was a nice change.

All the Marcel hate has been getting on my nerves for a while now, but it really boiled over (hee)in this episode. Ilan and Betty's attempt to get everyone to not help Marcel during the service was especially shameful since he pitched in for all of them. I don't get it. Yes Marcel's obnoxiousness and immature, but the same can be said of Michael and no one's ganging up on him. It's really hard to find someone to root for this season, although the job is going to be a lot easier now that Betty is gone.

Great recap ..but just one little thing...Marvin Gaye, not Barry White.Marvin Gaye.

I'm officially addicted to Top Chef now.

greeneyes I'm totally with you. I think it was pathetic for everyone to just walk out and decide not to help Marcel when he readily pitches in for the rest of them.

And Marcel SO did not snap at Ugly Betty. So tired of the piss on Marcel show. It's making me route for him which never would have happened otherwise.

Ilan, especially, acted like a complete ass. To try and slam another chef during the dinner party? Grow up.

Great recap flipit! I also LOVE your childhood memories in the intro.

How ridiculous is Betty? What is she 45-50? and not only does she wear nasty clothes that are too tight for her but she picks fights with a 26 year old little guy? Marcel is annoying but come on he's not that bad. Also did Betty shake Ted Allen's hand when she left? I feel like she skipped over him because he didn't like her green lawn clippings

Thanks you guys!!! Monday is becoming my favorite day because I get to giggle over your comments.

And of course I am MORTIFIED I called Marvin Gaye Barry White but at least I didn't get him confused with this guy!

Til' next time!! Heart xoxoxox

PS Is anyone planning on watching Top Designer or whatever it's called? Looks insane. "You can't design a whole room around a cat." Damn you, Bravo. There goes the rest of my winter.

PS #2 OMG g-child, I think you're right! I just watched it. DISS. That's some funny shit. What an a hole that chick turned out to be.

i forgot about the whole hogging the omlette pan thing..now i am back to hating Marcel.......prick.

therefore..Ilan picking on Marcel (until he went overboard)=karma. Betty voted off=irony.

maybe Ilan and Marcel will have one of those..i hate you, i love you , i hate you lovemaking trysts in the walk-in.

old pond...hilarious!

Flipit, please say you're going to recap the Top Designer show. From the previews Bravo's been running of the contestants, it looks like a spectacular train wreck in the making. So this of course makes it perfect TVgasm material.

Flipit, please say you're going to recap the Top Designer show. From the previews Bravo's been running of the contestants, it looks like a spectacular train wreck in the making. So this of course makes it perfect TVgasm material.

Elia is my favorite. Closely followed by cliff then sam. Marcel has issues. Watching him feed chocolate to the sopranos lady was as sexy as brittny (sp?) spears the morning after she passed out at that club new years eve. This week padma's attire was ok. She is hot but not that hot. I hope that she fired her stylist.

Elia is my favorite. Closely followed by cliff then sam. Marcel has issues. Watching him feed chocolate to the sopranos lady was as sexy as brittny (sp?) spears the morning after she passed out at that club new years eve. This week padma's attire was ok. She is hot but not that hot. I hope that she fired her stylist.

Elia is my favorite. Closely followed by cliff then sam. Marcel has issues. Watching him feed chocolate to the sopranos lady was as sexy as brittny (sp?) spears the morning after she passed out at that club new years eve. This week padma's attire was ok. She is hot but not that hot. I hope that she fired her stylist.

Elia is my favorite. Closely followed by cliff then sam. Marcel has issues. Watching him feed chocolate to the sopranos lady was as sexy as brittny (sp?) spears the morning after she passed out at that club new years eve. This week padma's attire was ok. She is hot but not that hot. I hope that she fired her stylist.

How many appearances has Ted Allen made now on this show? Are they preparing him to replace one of the permanant judges or just fullfilling his contractual obligations since [i]Queer Eye[/i] is no longer on the air?

I agree with whoever said that flipit should recap Top Design when it starts. I love Project Runway and Top Chef, so I'll definitely be tuning in to the newest Top-show... and it wouldn't be the same without a hilarious recap to look forward to after each episode...

I don't understand the "shock" at Betty "turning out" to be such an uber-bitch. She's had nothing but excuses the entire way along. Marcel is annoying, but Sam, Ilan, and Betty are just startlingly unprofessional - the next time either of the remaining two throw one of their douchebag hissy fits, ask yourself if that could possibly be tolerated in a professional setting. Marcel's the equivalent of the office perfectionist who just pisses everyone off, but who takes his job seriously. Sam and Ilan are the numbskulls who get fired for trying to frame a coworker for something like sending a nasty email to the boss, but get caught for being ridiculously clumsy. Morons. Hopefully they'll be gone soon.

Great recap, flipit! And can I have a side of waiter spit with this Grande Mocha? k,thnx. :)

right on MediocreChef

Come on... How am I one of the only people rooting for Elia? Are you all on crack? I think she's one of the best chefs on the show. She's also the only one who isn't a complete dick. Even if she did have a problem with Marcel, I don't think she'd be as childish as her competitors.

Thanks for the recap, flipit. Keep it up. So glad betty is gone, but wished it was Ilan. What a total dick he is turning out to be. One small correction about the eliminations based on discounts. Marisa went home because her dishes totally sucked, Otto went home because he was accused of cheating and stealing a case of lychee.

TY txsierra !
I was just inferring that Marisa would have started a big drama about the discount, because she was the one who was publicly flogging Otto. But yes, you are right, she was cut because of her shitty food.