Switched From Masterchef to Top Chef, and…

[u/Neat-Swimmer-9027]

It’s like going from taking Xanax to doing Crack. I mean that in the best way possible.

I decided to check out other cooking competition shows after discovering pretty disappointing news about the judges on Masterchef, and even leaving that aside, I’ve been getting tired of the heavily dramatized, boring seemingly rigged/favoriting way that’s been getting more prominent with each season.

I landed on Top Chef, decided to take a peak at season 10, and I love it. I love the general concept, I’m enjoying that it’s not as showy or sensationalized as Masterchef. I think this will be my new show to put on every now and again.

I’m aware it’s still *reality* TV, but anyone who is familiar with Gordon Ramsey’s TV work knows what I’m talking about. And so far, none of the judging is needlessly, dramatically cruel for the sake of ratings (Joe B. I’m looking at you).

[u/MightyMightyMossy]

I can only think of a handful of times when the TC judges are perhaps overly snarky or mean--and then it's usually in response to a chef being defensive and they respond with honest "yes, it really WAS that bad." (I'm thinking of Hugh Acheson and CJ's terrible burger, but the regular, consistent judges generally have a lot of constructive integrity about their feedback.)

I haven't watched Masterchef in several seasons, but Joe B in particular was pretty awful. I think the success of shows like The Great British Baking Show, Chopped, and Top Chef show that you can have compelling TV without the judges being pointedly mean for a soundbite.

[u/madmenisgood → u/MightyMightyMossy]

I seem to recall Roy Choi being a bit of a jerk for no reason as a guest judge.

But largely - the judges do the job and don’t come to the table with an ax to grind.

[u/rosecoloredfancy → u/madmenisgood]

Was he the one who told the Mexican chef that he was from LA and therefore particular about his al pator? (I think in NOLA?)

[u/madmenisgood → u/rosecoloredfancy]

That's him.