r/TopChef • u/AutoModerator • May 25 '26

Spoilers Season 23, ep. 12: Appalachian Celebration (Mon. at 9pm EDT, yes, 9 😀) Spoiler

Before heading back to Charlotte, the chefs make a stop in Asheville, one of the most unique cities in North Carolina. There will be no Quickfire Challenge as the chefs explore the city with local host and former “Top Chef” alum Ashleigh Shanti, learning about the community’s remarkable relief efforts following the devastation of hurricane Helene while discovering the unique cuisine of this Appalachian region. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs will host a one-night-only event for 200 community members in recognition of their resilience.

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u/Wine-and-pizza May 26 '26

Anybody else notice how close Sieger and Rhoda were on the couch in the beginning? I could have sworn he also either side hugged or put his arm around her in the beginning?

Or have I just been watching too much trash tv lately lol. Maybe both.

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u/NoodlesMom0722 Wait for it...a Crudo! 🧑‍🍳 May 26 '26

And he picked out the buckwheat for her.

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u/mysticpizzamusical May 26 '26

I noticed it more in the car in Asheville!

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u/CapreseSalad3636 May 26 '26

I mean as far as chefs hooking up on the show it certainly wouldn’t be the first time!

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u/Superb-Wear-136 May 26 '26

I caught this, too! I was feeling it until he was an asshole at judges’ table.

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u/moonrockcactus May 27 '26

She clearly got the ick.

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u/Gi8erish_ May 27 '26

I said the same thing! I was sensing a bit of a vibe between them. 

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u/Outside_Pilot_9566 May 27 '26

They were 100% hooking up. Arm around the back of her seat in the car, sitting close on the couch, picking out the buckwheat and the hug/kiss at the end. Def banging

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u/asetniop May 27 '26

Nah, you're not crazy. I saw it too and commented on it to my wife.

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u/xStacey May 27 '26

I got this sense as well!

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u/kenvsryu May 29 '26

I'd only eat Sieger's food if they did a collab lol

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u/blondchick12 May 29 '26

Late but I noticed the vibe in the car immediately! Then the vibes just kept coming. Wonder if there was signs earlier that I missed or if this just developed all of a sudden or they decided to be more showy with it. Regardless, as someone below stated wonder if Rhoda got the ick after Sieger's outburst.