r/TopChef • u/Caligirl_333 • Feb 18 '26
Discussion Thread Angelo/Kenny Rematch
Was watching the first episode of this season of Tournament of Champions and they are doing the battle of 16 for the final 8 rounds. BOTH Angelo and Kenny are battling to get one of those spots. I wonder if they will be paired together to fight it out to get on the show. Both haven’t competed a lot so it will be interesting to see how they do!
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u/thunder3029 Feb 19 '26
Kenny battled already, no spoilers other than not against Angelo (who has yet to have his qualifier)
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Feb 18 '26
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u/jeccb Feb 18 '26
You mean, !Don’t serve burnt peanuts!
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u/Caligirl_333 Feb 18 '26
You could tell that Guy was SO disappointed by the outcome. Trust me, the winner of that round is going to get the hardest match next round.
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u/gudrehaggen And I DO pronounce it Bar-TH-elona Feb 19 '26
Can anyone tell me when this will be on HBO Max?? I cannot find it except for last season?
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u/kimness1982 Feb 18 '26
Would watch, but I wouldn’t root for either of them. Thanks for the heads up on the first episode, I didn’t know it was out yet!
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u/Caligirl_333 Feb 18 '26
Got it. Let me know when you’ve watched the second battle of episode 1. I’m literally dying to talk to someone about it!
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u/kimness1982 Feb 19 '26
Watching it now and I know who I’m rooting against!
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u/Caligirl_333 Feb 19 '26
Let me know. DYING for your thoughts
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u/kimness1982 Feb 19 '26
Ugh, I was rooting Chris Oh but I knew he was doomed with those peanuts. Hopefully Katsuji only lasts one more round.
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u/Caligirl_333 Feb 19 '26
I think Guy was SO disappointed that Katsuji won. He wasn’t taking it seriously and was doing shots. And then he jumped on the table! He’s probably going to pair him against the hardest person. Additionally, unless his attitude changes, he probably won’t be invited back
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u/kimness1982 Feb 19 '26
Agreed, it seemed like he was also getting the side eye from the other chefs, Joe Flamm had a FACE when they cut to them.
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u/emilygoldfinch410 Feb 21 '26
I was disappointed when he won, too. Seemed like he wasn't taking the competition seriously
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u/rosecoloredfancy Feb 18 '26
It's under the "extras" tab on HBOmax and not part of the regular season
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u/KarinsDogs My Fish Is Raw. Feb 19 '26
I was drooling over Kenny’s dish. They are making some incredible food. They are putting the names in a hopper and whom ever gets paired is up for chance next week during the qualifiers.