I certainly do agree that Katie was gruff last week, and as a woman, I do find that sometimes women can be overly agressive in leadership roles. OTOH, this is in a kitchen and although I don't work in one, everything I read on these boards and have seen in the 'reality' programs ("move your ass!" Gordy R.) her behavior wasn't uncalled for. JP really was not putting out good product, even with her direction. I think he was 86'd because he was the weakest link.
Now for last night's program. I was not surprised that John (?) was 86'd. He was a mess in the leadership challenge and although he had some good ideas, he wasn't able to logically present them and was again somewhat of a mess. I was surprised Katie only delivered 2 dishes. That really was something I thought could get her booted. Having said that, I think if she came out and just said that she didn't do a 3rd dish, poor planning, etc. then she would be gone. Instead, she explained her reasoning that the judges have said to NEVER deliver inedible product so she didn't. Smart thinking really. Although I was surprised at the repetition of ceviche, she could have maybe rinsed off that piece or gotten some of her scrap and made a carpaccio.
Really this game is a 'long haul' prospect and it appears they are looking at the person in total with what they know about them so far. One mistake for someone so strong as Katie shouldn't be grounds for expulsion. I imagine English has the 1.1 vote anyway since it is his restaurant that the person will be working in.
To be perfectly honest, I am surprised but think that the 3 female contestants are all very strong. The one with the hair coverings, Autumn (?) is the weakest one left, she has flown under the radar in some cases but when the spotlight has been on she has done well and others have done worse.
Any predictions who will win now that there is the Final Four?
Sarah Lawson will be the last one standing. She's quiet, respectful, competent, and just what TE wants in his kitchen. Katie and Katsuji are brash and come across as know-it-alls. They would be disruptive in a real kitchen.
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Sarah Lawson will be the last one standing. She's quiet, respectful, competent, and just what TE wants in his kitchen. Katie and Katsuji are brash and come across as know-it-alls. They would be disruptive in a real kitchen.