Author Topic: Masterchef (Read 36994 times)

CraigDS · « **Reply #80 on:** February 11, 2019, 01:56:47 pm »

Quote from: Qston on February 11, 2019, 01:49:16 pm

Excellent. I am not sure if it counts as a guilty pleasure, but I do love it in all its forms. That said, I do miss those early series where in the initial rounds there were people who struggled to boil an egg. The standard has improved year on year.

At a time where all other shows are doing the opposite (see The Apprentice) this makes a nice change.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #81 on:** February 11, 2019, 03:04:48 pm »

It's the judging I love about this show. I know he's not involved any more but Michel Roux Jr is my favourite reality TV judge. Much more of an arm around you kind of judge.

It's not the Simon Cowell school of being horrible or Gordon Ramsey school of 'IT'S #@*#@!? RAW!!'

This kind of show will break you down then build you back up.

Even when you know they have done shit it's 'you've not had the best round, but I liked where you were coming from. Come out fighting next time.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #82 on:** February 11, 2019, 03:27:36 pm »

Any contestants this series need to remember John And Greg like it spicy

I know there is much more to cooking than throwing a few chillies into a meal but the two judges clearly like a bit of kick to their dishes.

I assume it is John and Greg still judging.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #83 on:** February 27, 2019, 10:59:09 am »

Quiet in here folks, What we thinking so far after 2 full rounds?

Quite a good standard so far I think.

At the moment the older fella, company director Jim is looking good. The vegetable inspired dish he made for critic Grace Dent in the final last week was brilliant.

The young girl from Middlesbrough from Week 1 is good too.

Elzar · « **Reply #84 on:** February 27, 2019, 12:12:29 pm »

I haven't much of this season, despite watching most for the past few years.

Grown a bit tired of it, feel they would benefit from changing the judges as you can tell early what Gregg and John will like

sinnermichael · « **Reply #85 on:** February 27, 2019, 12:34:38 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 27, 2019, 10:59:09 am

The young girl from Middlesbrough from Week 1 is good too.

She's my friends younger sister so obviously he's sworn to secrecy as to how well she's done. Can't wait for her to cook a parmo!

Qston · « **Reply #86 on:** February 27, 2019, 01:22:37 pm »

Quote from: Elzar on February 27, 2019, 12:12:29 pm

I haven't much of this season, despite watching most for the past few years.

Grown a bit tired of it, feel they would benefit from changing the judges as you can tell early what Gregg and John will like

At least they have done away with the standard 'they go and cook in a pro kitchen' when they have had 1 round. Boring as fuck that was and standard each time i.e. start really badly and finish doing quite well.

Bring Marcus in from the pro masterchef.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #87 on:** February 27, 2019, 02:01:10 pm »

Wallace does my head in but I can see why he's on the amateur and celeb versions. He has absolutely no place on the professional version though.

Didn't realise Torode was marrying Lisa Faulkner. Did they fall for each other on the show or afterwards?

Qston · « **Reply #88 on:** February 28, 2019, 01:29:25 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on February 27, 2019, 02:01:10 pm

Wallace does my head in but I can see why he's on the amateur and celeb versions. He has absolutely no place on the professional version though.

Didn't realise Torode was marrying Lisa Faulkner. Did they fall for each other on the show or afterwards?

She won didn`t she. I reckon there's your answer..........

gazzalfc · « **Reply #89 on:** March 28, 2019, 08:37:54 pm »

No complaints with the final 4 though Geoff's reliance on Italian food is starting to really annoy me

The trip Hong Kong has really thrown everyone.

I had Delia as my favourite to win but after the latest one i'm not sure

TepidT2O · « **Reply #90 on:** March 28, 2019, 09:06:44 pm »

Raymond Blanc and Gary Jones.

Food royalty. The best food I’ve ever eaten.

planet-terror · « **Reply #91 on:** March 28, 2019, 09:59:43 pm »

Fantastic final 4. They've all shown immense improvement throughout the show. Irini though has been the strongest overall for me. Hope she wins.

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #92 on:** March 29, 2019, 08:01:52 am »

Quote from: planet-terror on March 28, 2019, 09:59:43 pm

Fantastic final 4. They've all shown immense improvement throughout the show. Irini though has been the strongest overall for me. Hope she wins.

I like Jilly, think she's really improved.

Not sure on Geoff getting voted out, thought he had been consistent all through and been calm under pressure.

Delia will win, because John and Greg fancy her.

Qston · « **Reply #93 on:** March 29, 2019, 08:05:27 am »

Quote from: The Bournemouth Red on March 29, 2019, 08:01:52 am

I like Jilly, think she's really improved.

Not sure on Geoff getting voted out, thought he had been consistent all through and been calm under pressure.

Delia will win, because John and Greg fancy her.

I was a little shocked (if shocked is the right word for a cooking show) because he was clearly consistently the best cook throughout.

Agree with you on Delia. Me and Mrs laugh every year and spot the women who we think Greg and John will want to keep in as long as possible, and invariably do !

royhendo · « **Reply #94 on:** March 29, 2019, 09:06:30 am »

Quote from: The Bournemouth Red on March 29, 2019, 08:01:52 am

Delia will win, because John and Greg fancy her.

My missus said the same last night, albeit just in relation to John.

I think Jeelie will win though. She's calm. Jeelie or the greek lady.

Was magic seeing Raymond on it. That's the best ever cookery show I reckon - Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets. What a dude.

royhendo · « **Reply #95 on:** March 29, 2019, 09:07:00 am »

Quote from: Preserved for posterity. on March 28, 2019, 09:06:44 pm

Raymond Blanc and Gary Jones.

Food royalty. The best food I’ve ever eaten.

Whereabouts is it mate? In the home counties somewhere?

planet-terror · « **Reply #96 on:** March 29, 2019, 11:56:40 am »

perhaps 'geoff' can get back to the business at hand and re-unite his party and the country and show that his strategy was a ruse to enable him to concentrate on masterchef rather than remaining.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #97 on:** March 29, 2019, 12:09:45 pm »

Quote from: planet-terror on March 29, 2019, 11:56:40 am

perhaps 'geoff' can get back to the business at hand and re-unite his party and the country and show that his strategy was a ruse to enable him to concentrate on masterchef rather than remaining.

We’re you not a fan of his Corbyn Bleu cooking style?

planet-terror · « **Reply #98 on:** March 29, 2019, 12:59:48 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on March 29, 2019, 12:09:45 pm

We’re you not a fan of his Corbyn Bleu cooking style?

more like sacre bleu

Qston · « **Reply #99 on:** March 29, 2019, 01:02:06 pm »

Quote from: royhendo on March 29, 2019, 09:06:30 am

My missus said the same last night, albeit just in relation to John.

I think Jeelie will win though. She's calm. Jeelie or the greek lady.

Was magic seeing Raymond on it. That's the best ever cookery show I reckon - Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets. What a dude.

Raymond is ace. Could watch him for hours. Such a nice bloke

gazzalfc · « **Reply #100 on:** March 29, 2019, 07:58:54 pm »

An all women final. I still think Delia will win but think the others are more than deserving

planet-terror · « **Reply #101 on:** March 29, 2019, 09:09:15 pm »

Good ol aldi quixo. Can't beat it. [emoji12]

planet-terror · « **Reply #102 on:** March 29, 2019, 10:01:29 pm »

Well deserved champion for me. Was outstanding throughout.
Probably wasn't even her best cooking tonight.
Happy for her.

Qston · « **Reply #103 on:** March 29, 2019, 10:05:09 pm »

Made up she won on today of all days.....

TepidT2O · « **Reply #104 on:** March 29, 2019, 10:08:59 pm »

Quote from: royhendo on March 29, 2019, 09:07:00 am

Whereabouts is it mate? In the home counties somewhere?

Oxfordshire...

I got a tax rebate and blew it on taking my wife their for two nights...

Just incredible .... two nights felt like a fortnight away... the food was incredible ...

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #105 on:** March 29, 2019, 10:32:45 pm »

Quote from: planet-terror on March 29, 2019, 10:01:29 pm

Well deserved champion for me. Was outstanding throughout.
Probably wasn't even her best cooking tonight.
Happy for her.

She seemed very nice, pleased she won. Delia’s starter looked immense though!

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #106 on:** March 29, 2019, 11:41:40 pm »

Thought Jilly would win but well done to the winner. All 3 were good.

royhendo · « **Reply #107 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:59:14 am »

Quote from: Preserved for posterity. on March 29, 2019, 10:08:59 pm

Oxfordshire...

I got a tax rebate and blew it on taking my wife their for two nights...

Just incredible .... two nights felt like a fortnight away... the food was incredible ...

Nice! I may look into that as a mini-moon...

Was a nice finale

Qston · « **Reply #108 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:18:30 am »

Quote from: Preserved for posterity. on March 28, 2019, 09:06:44 pm

Raymond Blanc and Gary Jones.

Food royalty. The best food I’ve ever eaten.

Gary Jones is from the wirral as well. Did catering course at Carlett Park in Bromborough when he left school. Bound to be a red ?

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #109 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:06:46 am »

Wanted Delia to win but thought Jilly would have won it! Still, delighted for Irinie! She was the most accomplished on the night.

Noticed the Aldi granules too! Must try adding some to my bolognese! Assume it flavours and thickens the sauce? Anyone else used it?

royhendo · « **Reply #110 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:26:31 pm »

Quote from: Qston on March 30, 2019, 07:18:30 am

Gary Jones is from the wirral as well. Did catering course at Carlett Park in Bromborough when he left school. Bound to be a red ?

Surely. Him and Tom Kitchin.

royhendo · « **Reply #111 on:** April 3, 2019, 10:05:01 pm »

Anyone on Great British Menu?

gazzalfc · « **Reply #112 on:** April 3, 2019, 11:19:49 pm »

Quote from: royhendo on April 3, 2019, 10:05:01 pm

Anyone on Great British Menu?

Starting to have massive issues with that competition

Feel like they are scraping the bottom of the barrel now with reasons to hold an amazing banquet. Plus cutting the number of shows to combine 2 courses into a day is rough

Also don't get me started on the judging. The scoring feels very scripted now and so inconsistent. Looking forward to going to Ellis Barrie's (last year's finalist) new gaff on the Albert Dock in the Summer

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #113 on:** April 5, 2019, 01:01:31 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on April 3, 2019, 11:19:49 pm

Starting to have massive issues with that competition

Feel like they are scraping the bottom of the barrel now with reasons to hold an amazing banquet. Plus cutting the number of shows to combine 2 courses into a day is rough

Also don't get me started on the judging. The scoring feels very scripted now and so inconsistent. Looking forward to going to Ellis Barrie's (last year's finalist) new gaff on the Albert Dock in the Summer

It's also amazing how dickish some chefs are to each other.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #114 on:** July 11, 2019, 12:45:56 pm »

Celebrity MasterChef lineup announced:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/celebrity-masterchef

Titi Camara · « **Reply #115 on:** July 11, 2019, 12:50:47 pm »

Ruddock should be good for a laugh

gazzalfc · « **Reply #116 on:** July 11, 2019, 12:58:05 pm »

Actually seems like they've got a good selection this time. I'm not getting too many 'who are they?' vibes

Though I do think I've seen far too many celeb reality shows because a couple of them I thought 'Haven't they been in this before?'

eddymunster · « **Reply #117 on:** July 11, 2019, 05:01:25 pm »

Dillian Whyte

Qston · « **Reply #118 on:** July 12, 2019, 01:32:13 pm »

If Tomasz Schafernaker can cook like he can draw then he will walk it !

As for Neil Ruddock......

CraigDS · « **Reply #119 on:** July 12, 2019, 02:13:48 pm »

Quote from: Qston on July 12, 2019, 01:32:13 pm

If Tomasz Schafernaker can cook like he can draw then he will walk it !

As for Neil Ruddock......

If he can cook like he can eat then he will walk it.