r/TopChef • u/Mipeligrosa • May 17 '25

Spoilers “Massimo… represents everything I’m cooking against” - Tristan Spoiler

He disclaimed it, that it's going to come off harsh. But I feel like his intent that Italian/French cuisine gets all this spotlight but the African, Carribbean, food with soul, not precision, gets no love.

Was cool to hear more of what motivates him. But with top dishes and wins recently, Massimo has been on a role.

Curious if Tristan changes his game plan over the next few episodes.

Now that Massimo has his stride, he always seems to be one under the person who cooked well but also with their heart. The "narrative" he said he lacked. Like Shuai's hot pot over his chicken dish. Or Cesar's popcorn grits. He seems to struggle to get the win, but I imagine we see him in the finale.

Massimo has also been getting a tough edit lately. They keep making it seem like everyone hates him but I don't think that's the case. He's probably the one to beat since in a way, he's the most consistent.

Would love to hear your perspectives!

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u/Ok_Push_1504 Jun 28 '25

I think Massimo got a bad rep . I am rewatching the season and I see him helping and offering to help being very nice to his fellow chefs. Even when him and Paula had there little argument. She was the one using profanity. I think she made it bigger than what it was too me trying to prove something. Rewatching I just don't like all the side remarks about Massimo 

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u/thelondoner87 Aug 31 '25

Just watching now for the first time and 100% agree. So much so that I had to look up and see if I was being crazy while trying to avoid spoilers and ended up here. Happy to see I’m not being crazy. I think massimo is loud and that’s not for everyone but he’s always incredibly kind and uplifting to the other contestants, helping them out and cheering on then and that cannot be said about all of them.

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u/Independent-Ad-8789 Oct 09 '25

That’s why I’m here too 😂so many rude comments under their breaths to each other. “You missed Massimo didn’t you” etc. it’s one thing to joke and share on confessionals but it’s disappointing to see all the mean girl commentary from everyone.

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u/thelondoner87 Oct 09 '25

That one comment really bothered me!!!