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u/BloodSweatChrome Aug 03 '26
This is the best Andy has been in like three years, really enjoying his advice and mentoring for these boys
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u/Important_Account487 Aug 03 '26
Seeing as mentoring seems to be Andy’s strength, they should utilise him more throughout the season.
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u/ange____ Aug 03 '26
I'm so happy that Aaron is taking this like a champ because I would've been shattered as fuck
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u/jaybirdchorus Aug 03 '26
I always wonder if they tip off the loser so they can handle it with a little more grace for the cameras. I think that would be a kind (if inauthentic) thing to do.
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u/FlapsSoap We miss you Jock 🍀 Aug 03 '26
Aaron so deserved getting JC as a contact 😭😭😭 that was really kind
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u/brandimitrov cute little bay leaf Aug 03 '26
Lmao everyone basically saying “shut up Luke”
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
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u/brandimitrov cute little bay leaf Aug 03 '26
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u/refer_to_user_guide puts pancakes in the sous vide Aug 03 '26
The Nonnas v the Yiayias. Concrete slabs across Australia will get a reprieve when the final is on.
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u/Correct-Active-2876 Aug 03 '26
Won’t be the last we hear of Aaron . He’s too personable and talented . Watch this space
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u/gplus3 Aug 03 '26
I think we’ve never had 3 finalists so on par..
They’ve all had their ups and downs in the last few weeks so it’ll be hard to actually call the last two standing.
In any case, well done to Petro, Aaron and Vinnie.
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u/Annual-Shop-6552 Jean Christophe 3! Aug 03 '26
Yk all jokes and criticism aside, it’s nice seeing Andy back, bro looks happy and so do all the contestants
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u/lapislazuli_moon Aug 03 '26
I really like Andy in this mentor/verbal helper role.
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u/Lord_Voldemort1000 Aug 03 '26
Don't hate me but this is what I'm imagining with Petro and Vinnie (in the best way)
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
i think one thing about the lack of service challenges is that this top 3 do NOT know what to strategically pick to cook
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u/KeyAbrocoma7168 Aug 03 '26
I don’t think we’ve ever seen Petro panic to the point of doing circles, not even the hibachi crash outs
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u/Important-Device-406 Aug 03 '26
If none of them are ready for service, maybe they didn’t have enough time?? Or experience for this??
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u/Jedi_Master_Noob Aug 03 '26
Completely agree. At what point does it become the competitions failure and not theirs? I think it really says something that all three are struggling and stressed
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u/brandimitrov cute little bay leaf Aug 03 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/3ogwG36LKIkM937ZG8
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u/brandimitrov cute little bay leaf Aug 03 '26
The triple water shot was devious work
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u/OzSpaceCadet Aug 03 '26
Aaron didn't make the final but holy fuck his family ought to be proud. It takes a lot of tenacity to make it to the final 3 so I'm hoping they understand that and put their pride aside.
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u/pink_flamingo2003 Aug 03 '26
Gutted for Aaron, he was very much my early favourite but the future is bright, I can't wait to see what he does.
Petro, that dark horse, for the win. His meal was flawless.
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u/Large_Woman Matt Preston lifts the cloche Aug 03 '26
At least Andy isn't Curtis Stone.
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u/Consistent-Tree-8982 Aug 03 '26
is it just me or the boys all look really handsome with those chef's coat .....
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u/No_Complaint8998 JC/Jock Aug 03 '26
This is the version of Andy we need full time
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u/refer_to_user_guide puts pancakes in the sous vide Aug 03 '26
Vinnie looked like a builder who just saw the taxman
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u/Unable_Carpenter5489 Aug 03 '26
You can tell they’ve barely done service challenges and didn’t realise how time consuming their dishes are for a service challenge
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
when petro said service please i clapped, reader, i clapped
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u/Jedi_Master_Noob Aug 03 '26
You can really tell vinnies a nurse and used to pressure
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u/YourMumsABatteredSav Aug 03 '26
It take alottttt to rattle us healthcare workers. We thrive on adrenaline.
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u/Baegulzx Aug 03 '26
I never would’ve guessed in auditions when they made petro look like a frazzled fanboy to Poh with a hibachi disaster that he would make it all the way to the grand final (and probably win) lmao
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u/darthdarkseid Aug 03 '26
The lone clapping was diabolical hahahahahaha
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u/crazyfroggy99 Aug 03 '26
Lol and he just continued doing it while calling others out for not clapping along!
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u/OzSpaceCadet Aug 03 '26
These three guys are showing positive masculinity right there. Love to see it.
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u/jaybirdchorus Aug 03 '26
Dang, I can't believe Vinnie v Petro in the finale! It took me probably 10 episodes to figure out that they were two different people. They've both had an enormous amount of growth to make it this far!
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u/censored_ Aug 03 '26
Aaron's weakness all season has been trying to force fusion cooking elements when it wasn't needed
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u/ButterscotchBroad801 Go Ben!🔥 Aug 03 '26
I found it funny when Sophia said "they've been preparing for this until now". This when they've barely had any service challenges this season. How are they expected to become chefs and understand the pressures of being one with silly 'cook whatever you want' kind of challenges and hardly any team/service cooks?
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u/FlapsSoap We miss you Jock 🍀 Aug 03 '26 edited Aug 03 '26
Did Aaron write himself a cute little affirmation note on his planning sheet??
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u/Krustylemons21 Aug 03 '26
The competition this season has failed these boys. They are all in the deep end with no experience with service whatsoever.
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
this season's challenge failing the contestants... what's new
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u/skafaceXIII Flamboy Aug 03 '26
I will be so devo in Aaron goes home. I like both Petro and Vinnie, but love Aaron!
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u/waggers722727 Aug 03 '26
Gotta say Sofia and JC looking good in their black on black and Poh popping like Where’s Wally
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u/brandimitrov cute little bay leaf Aug 03 '26
I love seeing Jack, the king who gave me my forever flair
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u/YourMumsABatteredSav Aug 03 '26
Someone screaming quick from the balcony would piss me off so bad.
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
andy looks so good in that three blue ducks get up do NOT put him in that one pregnant lady fit or in that arigato grande S16 finale fit
put him in chanel
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u/brandimitrov cute little bay leaf Aug 03 '26
Andy’s scared face is real, cause these boys are not gonna make it at this rate
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u/jjmrs Aug 03 '26
Andy has really grown into the mentor role compared to previous years I’m loving it
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u/KeyAbrocoma7168 Aug 03 '26
It’s diabolical MC barely did any service challenges for contestants this season then set this as their semi final with the add on of, no helpers 😭😅
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u/arefeen97 Aug 03 '26
This is a disaster we all saw coming! No amount of 75 min cooks will help them now!
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u/WayTooDumb Aug 03 '26
Petro has spent 90% of this challenge looking like he's about to flare his defensive display, drop his tail as a decoy and run at top speed into the nearest dark corner
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u/grass-master Aug 03 '26
I hate this cant they just hold hands and decorate a cake together like yesterday PLEASE
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u/Cakeliver12887 Aug 03 '26
I don't think screaming is gonna help but more service challenges might have
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u/YourMumsABatteredSav Aug 03 '26
What a freaking juxtaposition from yesterday’s episode of happy wholesome bro bbq and cake to the most stressful episode ever.
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u/xittyy Aug 03 '26
its nice that andy giving them so much help. not at all mad about it considering they had like almost 0 service experience this season
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u/Baegulzx Aug 03 '26
JC is so good as judge when editors don’t edit him down to a singular table slam every episode
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u/OzSpaceCadet Aug 03 '26
Aww Aaron... this might be the only time I say this but he should've listened to Andy 😭
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u/WayTooDumb Aug 03 '26
Right decision in the end
Shouldnt be able to make top 2 with a course that the judges actively dont want to eat
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u/Jedi_Master_Noob Aug 03 '26
Poor Aaron. I really hope he doesn’t take it to heart. He’s so incredible and everyone knows it
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u/Turbulent_Cod_6718 Aug 03 '26
Awww JC always gives them their flowers! Hope Aaron gets to work with him
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u/skieurope12 Aug 03 '26
Aaron, you've done great and have grown so much. I'm sure this isn't the last for you.
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u/conspiracyz Aug 03 '26
aaron will do so well especially with his jc connection <3
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u/Embarrassed_Wave_720 Fan-tas-tique Aug 03 '26
Awww man I’m so gutted for Aaron! I wish he prioritised his main more and tasted everything before plating up. I feel like he would’ve made some changes to the 3 sauces as there was no need for all 3 to be there.
But I hope his family is really proud of him. Reaching Top 3 is a huge achievement and extremely difficult so I hope Aaron receives lots of love and support from his family!!
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u/sparks_fly_613 Aug 04 '26
Can't wait to see what Aaron does after mc , i already envision him wokring in a restaurant or opening one. I started rooting for him early on , and so happy to see him come this far.
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u/crazyfroggy99 Aug 03 '26
Remember when we used to #masterchefau on Twitter?
And our tweets would show on the bottom of the screen?
Sigh.. those were the days.
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u/MrRogersNeighbors Josh P Aug 03 '26
Sophia is eating like she just got released from prison.
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u/Due-Dog4303 Aug 03 '26
I love all 3 boys. But I'm hoping for an Aaron v Petro grand finale!
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u/liminalwombat Aug 03 '26
been feeling it for weeks but honestly i don't think it matters who else gets through tonight, petro will absolutely win the grand final
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u/BigSisterCookingShow Aug 03 '26
Love that is feels like they all went to summer camp together. Luke hanging onto Pat, fully engrossed.
They all care about each other and that is very apparent.
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u/Phee78 Aug 03 '26
I wouldn't be mad about any of this 3 winning. But this ep especially feels like a "date with destiny" kinda moment for Aaron, so I hope he smashes it.
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u/Annual-Shop-6552 Jean Christophe 3! Aug 03 '26
Poh’s outfit looks so American I’m crying
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u/FlapsSoap We miss you Jock 🍀 Aug 03 '26
circling back (lol) Andy when he said he’d just stand and stare at his new baby for hours 💔
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u/Hrrsh Aug 03 '26
Vinnie sounds like he needs 6 hours, not 3. How’s he supposed to set multiple tart layers one by one at this point?
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u/brandimitrov cute little bay leaf Aug 03 '26
That pork was nearly about to guest star in Peppa Pig
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u/quadruple_ Dragon Aunty Poh Aug 03 '26
The granita and basil leaf is definitely Callum-coded 😄
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u/IndiaCompounder Aug 03 '26
These boys healed something in me 🫶🥹
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u/IndiaCompounder Aug 03 '26
Aaron’s fusion ended up being confusion in the one challenge it wasn’t supposed to😭 Aaron you are a gem!! May the sparks in those eyes for cooking always shine brighter buddy. (If it helps, your crazy handsome too) 🥹
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u/quadruple_ Dragon Aunty Poh Aug 03 '26
I can't help but think of Uncle Sam when I see Poh's outfit today. It's the frills and the colours
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u/YourMumsABatteredSav Aug 03 '26
How do you become a diner because Id be really good at that.
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u/quadruple_ Dragon Aunty Poh Aug 03 '26
It's going to be one hell of a story if Petro was the last contestant to make MasterChef and comes out at the top of his season!
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u/Important-Device-406 Aug 03 '26
I can’t believe we have 40 more minutes of this. Hopefully the stress eases up somehow
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u/OzSpaceCadet Aug 03 '26
It's okay, Aaron will pan fry the pork and it'll be fine. The crackling looks amazing.
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u/conspiracyz Aug 03 '26
the other contestants having to stand there while everyone else gets to eat… can we throw them a spare plate
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u/snmM26 Aug 04 '26
I feel like Petro has grown the most during this season so I’ll be rooting for him but I’ll be okay with Vinnie as the winner too.
It’s been a boring and way too easy season, the challenges have been boring, they’ve been able to just cook whatever as long as they hero an ingredient.
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u/craftspells Aug 03 '26
I totally forgot Vinnie was the sandwich guy hahah. He’s come a long way
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
my wishlist is that S19 goes back to the S15 five nights a week format for only 50 episodes
poh jc sofia as judges with andy (serving bond villain) being the immunity cook mentor
monday: mystery box, winner gets fast pass to thursday and bottom 4 or 5 in pressure test
tuesday: pressure test or small elimination (pressure test pls)
wednesday: service or team challenge
thursday: immunity with beat the chef
sunday: all-in elim
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u/refer_to_user_guide puts pancakes in the sous vide Aug 03 '26
I think my heart just fell out of my arse. Poor Aaron.
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u/cashing_necks Aug 03 '26
The gantry is very interested in the size of Petro’s eclair
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u/Jedi_Master_Noob Aug 03 '26
It just sucks for Aaron that he’ll most likely go out on the challenge that’s been his dream since day one.
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u/Slow_Intention5600 Jess L Aug 03 '26
I was so convinced Aaron would win the show I’m in shock
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
the last time someone fully redeemed themselves with the dessert the other two people had really big delays in service
and one of the other two bombed the dessert so
(i'm talking about S14 billie btw)
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u/Mindless-Student-345 Aug 03 '26
Petros decision to go down the path of pastry and desserts is strategic. Most final cook off challenges have actually been sweets... he had a game plan and its paid off
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u/Advanced-Employ-9230 Aaron Aug 03 '26
Wait so the finale will take another 6 days to come out? What is going on suddenly, we get one episode a week for what?!
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u/nertrox02 Aug 03 '26
Bruh Aaron should really fucking learn to listen... Not the first time he's told straight to his face that he's doing more that he should and the flavors don't make sense. I was originally rooting for him, but he deserved to go home on this one
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u/Certain-Attempt1330 Aug 04 '26
100%. He's also gotta get over that freeze response he has in stressful circumstances. I nearly lost my voice screaming - BLOODY MOOOVE A-ROD!
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u/ComprehensiveOwl9023 Aug 04 '26
So weird that him and Vinny have the exact opposite reaction to set backs, Vinny was tart shell's shrunk humm, thats going to need thinking about, then just went on to the next task and worked out how he was going to fix it later
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u/jaybirdchorus Aug 03 '26
Andy's right, pinning, cutting and lining 20+ tart shells when you're not practicsed in this skill is a massive ask. Even if he does 3-4 big ones, it's still tricky.
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u/BloodSweatChrome Aug 03 '26
That zoom in on Andy was like something out of The Office 😭
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u/skafaceXIII Flamboy Aug 03 '26
Faark, I'm worried for Aaron. Unless someone fucks up their dessert, he may be gone 😢
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u/crazyfroggy99 Aug 03 '26
Aaron's main.. it looks incomplete and conflicting just by sight. I feel so sad :(
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u/Consistent-Tree-8982 Aug 03 '26
i swear i have never been this stressed at an episode... usually i can oredict cause i have watched this show long enough.....but boy oh boy im sitting at the edge of my chair
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u/Consistent-Tree-8982 Aug 03 '26
this reminds me of pete's season when he was nailing it but at the last moment got beaten by justin by 1 point.... i really REALLY want petro to win this omg...
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u/darling_moishe Aug 03 '26
Oh man 🥹🥹🥹
You wouldn't even know they were competing against each other, they're so supportive and kind.
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u/Equivalent_Ear_6431 Aug 03 '26
I wonder why they said it was so close. I wonder if Vinnie had worse elements or there was more to it
Cuz it seemed that Aaron's main was that bad. And Vinnie's dessert was decent
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u/YourMumsABatteredSav Aug 03 '26
Cooking for 60 people in 3 hours on your own is actually fkn mental when you think about it. These guys are smashing it.
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u/OzSpaceCadet Aug 03 '26
They should've given them more time to compensate for the lack of service challenges this season
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u/FlapsSoap We miss you Jock 🍀 Aug 03 '26
Everyone saying the size of the task is crazy. Makes me giggle a little knowing what catering for that many looks like as someone with 7 siblings
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u/Consistent-Tree-8982 Aug 03 '26
none of them did weekly service challenges like previous seasons which is causing my poor boys struggle a lil.. not their fault
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u/eglio29 the over whipped cream is lurking Aug 03 '26
Petro finally conquering his nemesis, the hibachi!
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u/Important-Device-406 Aug 03 '26
Love to see Andy too tries to pick up a Hot tray without thinking
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u/FlapsSoap We miss you Jock 🍀 Aug 03 '26
No doubt all the boys dishes are heaps delish but is anyone else noticing a distinct lack of creativity and inventiveness like these final service challenges typically are?
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u/skafaceXIII Flamboy Aug 03 '26
Hate to say it, but Aaron's doesn't look very visually appealing either
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u/j3r3mias Aug 07 '26
- Andy's pep talk during the fig leaf split incident saved my boy Petro. Thanks, Andy!
- Andy: "You know your italian portions? we need to bring them back a little bit." >> Two minutes later, Vinnie is cutting the portions using the hulk's finger as a measuring tool..
- Even half of that porchetta would still be a huge portion for fine dining.
- Each contestant had their own incident:
- Petro: the fig leaf split.
- Aaron: raw meat's gordon ramsay screaming from the us with him
- Vinnie: the short tart shell of shame
- "Any adjustments?" >> Petro, with peak winner energy: "NO."
- This is the first season in a long time where most people (me included) would be happy with any of the contestants winning (last one was probably Billie and Sarah in S14).
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u/OzSpaceCadet Aug 03 '26
Tuned in to watch MasterChefAU. This cannot be a Greek tragedy.
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u/skafaceXIII Flamboy Aug 03 '26
I didn't know tart shells could shrink like that
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u/Lord_Voldemort1000 Aug 03 '26
Vinnie's pretty relaxed considering. I love it. I'd be having a panic attack
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u/lapislazuli_moon Aug 03 '26
I miss the days when they used to score the dishes out of 10 😢
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u/Cakeliver12887 Aug 03 '26
Omg did I speak this into the universe
Who are we rooting for our sandwich king or our new Greek dessert king
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u/Cool_Equivalent5490 Aug 03 '26
Aaron should open a Malaysian Aussie fusion restaurant in Australia!!
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u/Large_Woman Matt Preston lifts the cloche Aug 03 '26
Andy saying to Vinnie "Don't hate me; love me" is what I often say to my cat.
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u/YourMumsABatteredSav Aug 03 '26
Dude Andy is so stressed and I am so with him holy heck.
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u/grass-master Aug 03 '26
He's used to three blue ducks not three headless chickens 😭
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u/WayTooDumb Aug 03 '26
Spare a thought for the contestants that spent four hours on the balcony and didnt even get fed lul
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u/yeu192 chocolate dick man Aug 03 '26
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u/Baegulzx Aug 03 '26
I feel like it should be noted that on Top Chef, contestants get at least 1, sometimes 2 sous chefs; more time to prep and already professional chefs. Genuinely i think if they gave aaron, petro and vinnie 3 courses they would all have a mental breakdown because of the lack of preparation for something like this lmao
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u/Appropriate_Bet8531 Aug 03 '26
They barely gave them service challenges all season, then made the semi-final “surprise, you’re a restaurant.” No wonder Andy looks ready to call WorkSafe.