Restless Native
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Gareth yer a wanker
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not-a-medical-Dr Jessica Taylor monetising the Russell Brand and David Walliams news is disgusting. She forced her vulnerable employees to sign an NDA to stop them whistle blowing. She threatened survivors of sexual abuse to sue them for “every single one of their assets” if they spoke up. She is one of the most dangerous people in the VAWG sector and does so much harm to women and girls.
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traceymrsd
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Just catching up (even though I forgot & looked on here 
) but excuse me a pea parfait ice cream sandwich sound rank 
) but excuse me a pea parfait ice cream sandwich sound rank 
Crumpet41
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Yeah i agree with this. Luke didnt come across as being a people pleaser . I thought he came across as being humble and a bit embarrassed when his food was praised ( at times). He came across like he had his feet on the ground . Not that Gareth or Mark came across as being opposite either . I just felt that Luke was level headed about everything ( and didnt get caught up with being with 3 star michelin chefs).I wondered if Luke was a little 'rough around the edges' to be a winner for the judges
Plus he was wonderfully not toadying to anyone. I know the cheffy world is all 'oui chef' 'oh that's marvellous chef' and surpressed tears when they praise your food. At the Austrian place Gareth and Mark were tying themselves in knots to be gushing and describing all the flavours of chef's creations (as would I have been tbh - a terrible people pleaser) while Luke just sort of nodded and said 'mm nice'.
I could imagine Marcus in particular thinking deference and awe were important qualities and Luke was always quietly confident and just got on with it. When they liked his food he'd just say 'oh. Cheers'
I didn't mind Gareth though, he was obviously good. And Mark was always the outside chance and lost it the minute he didn't serve those doughnuts.
I would have been fine with any of them winning as i liked all 3 - I had hoped to see Caroline in the final . Had she been i would have been rooting for her to win.
VeryNiceVeryEVIL
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Anyone been watching this?
A decent amount of good chefs this time
Still think Marcus has had a lobotomy
It worked so much better with Anna Haugh though
A decent amount of good chefs this time
Still think Marcus has had a lobotomy
It worked so much better with Anna Haugh though
veryfondoftea
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I can't even remember and I only watched him last night
traceymrsd
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Thought he was a little cocky on the skills test but he definitely proved himself in the next round
Crumpet41
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I miss the many faces of MonicaI seem to remember Monica used to be pretty harsh when she first started. She’s also toned down the faces that she pulls during the skills tests - they were legendary
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Ooof! I don’t remember that happening . But then not been watching GB menu for that many years .
Clickbait
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I mean the bar was in hell with Greggggg as a comparator though! I think he needs to find his own style on this, which will take time.
Jelly Bean
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What are those dumpling gnocchi things called? Nudies? Never heard of them.
Lurkeryaar
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Thank you for the reminder of the new series, I didn't realise!Resurrecting the thread in the event anyone else will be watching the new series
traceymrsd
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I liked the first one (the Scottish fella) bit didnt enjoy last week's - just found her annoying! Haven't seen this week's as had to work so will reserve judgement
Moongirl69
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I miss Grace in the critics segment. I don't miss Gregg...at all.
Lurkeryaar
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Thought it was very strange that they cut one of the pieces of octopus in half cos Lauren messed up the servings, as it meant two people had tiny pieces. Surely that wouldn't be up to standard at a 2 star place? Made me think they're probably not cooking for proper customers 
). The idea of no more Gregg is brilliant, no more ‘Mate!’
Jelly Bean
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Marcus pissed me off so much tonight criticising Tom's portion size of Guinea fowl. Tom had just been in that restaurant where you needed a microscope to spot the food on a giant plate. So he emulated that and Marcus had a tanty about it
Lurkeryaar
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Monica seems to have less patience than usual for Gregg this year
Jelly Bean
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Crikey no idea who will win out of these three 
I thought it was between the men but Nikita is really starting to be very impressive.
I thought it was between the men but Nikita is really starting to be very impressive.
Moongirl69
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I'm happy that Monica is back. Loved Phillippe tonight. Not so keen on Kyle. I find him a bit arrogant.
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Moongirl69
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I don't mind Grace as a food critic. I don't watch the other versions but I don't feel the Professionals needs a 3rd presenter. Gregg didn't really bring anything to the show.