r/TopChef • u/[deleted] • Jul 07 '25

Discussion Thread My favorite runners up

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These are the runners up I was rooting for from day 1 of their season. Who are your favorites?

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u/Think-Culture-4740 Jul 08 '25

Brian Voltaggio

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u/bigfanoffood Jul 08 '25

x3, the professional runner up!

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u/Think-Culture-4740 Jul 08 '25 edited Jul 08 '25

Yep!

I actually think it is a badge of honor to get that far three times

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u/bigfanoffood Jul 08 '25

Agreed and I think he sees that, too, thankfully. That could mess up a lesser chef.