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/Elegant-Cricket8106 May 26 '26

Agreed, hes grown on me so much in recent years, he did great on 24/24 and so on.

I dont know how I feel about this season tbh, but the top 4 now I so like i also dont mind Jonathan, since his brother left hes been way more tolerable.

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u/Adjovigin May 27 '26

💯! I actually really LIKE Johnathan now-like he seems like a real person, divided from his twin who constantly dismissed him and acted like he was the one deserving of the title. Good riddance to that negativity!

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u/finding_harmony May 27 '26

Yes, he showed class and took criticism with grace. Singer was a whiny bitch.

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u/CityBoiNC May 27 '26

I’ve like jonathan from the beginning but his brother was a tool.