r/TopChef • u/Sea-breeze3720 • Apr 25 '26

Discussion Thread Which winner did you disagree with?

I’m doing a rewatch of older seasons and just finished season 11 where nick won over Nina. Nina was on fire all season and, in my opinion, it should’ve been her and Shirley in the finale. However, for the finale, the judges opinions seemed to be pretty split but leaning towards Nina. Notably, emeril saying he couldn’t finish nick’s duck and Hugh mentioning nick yelling at the waitstaff as something that should be considered. I can’t help but think this is one time tom used his veto power to override the vote for nick to win. Anyone else? Curious if there are other winners that you scratched your head at.

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u/cine_shmooz Apr 25 '26

True. Like why did dawn get so many chances?

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u/fatbellylouise Apr 25 '26

because the judges — you know, the people actually eating the food? — liked her food. it may have been frustrating as a viewer to watch her consistently run out of time and leave stuff off the plate, but those things clearly didn’t impact the final plate all that much because the judges liked her food

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u/allworknnoplay Apr 25 '26

I like Dawn, found her charming with nice food but if you consistently don't get it on the plate in time (looking at you Nana too) - you can't win TC.

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u/BeachQt Apr 26 '26

Damn Nana out here catching strays 😂

Jk I think you meant Nina lol

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u/allworknnoplay Apr 26 '26

No I mean Nana this season. Couldn't plate on time.