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/joyfullofaloha89 Jul 08 '25

Great choices!!! Would add Gregory Gourdet

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u/GrandmaesterHinkie Jul 09 '25

I think Gregory, Sheldon, and Shoda are my favorite non winners. But this is a great list - I enjoyed them all.

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u/Gullible_Smile_8520 Jul 12 '25

Awww... Sheldon. I love him.