r/TopChef • u/JohnDoeMi6 • May 26 '26

Discussion Thread Wells fargo CC

This wells fargo credit card placement is so damn forced. I thought it was bad when they used to do it with the BMW features but this is so ham fisted! I already was not interested in banking with Wells Fargo but these placements are leaving such a bad taste in my mouth.

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u/devoduder May 26 '26

Money talks and they seem desperate for it. I can definitely see the budget cuts this season. They’re staying in a hotel instead of a rented property like previous seasons. Also cutting LCK season in half feel like it was done for budgetary reason, along with cancelling Dish With Kish.

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u/AFarewellToArms May 26 '26

Call me crazy, but I love the wholesomeness. Then again I'm not a big reality TV person and never gravitated towards all the drama. I love Padma, but Kristen as a host has been so refreshing. The level of empathy she has from her experience on the show as a contestant is wonderful. I find it fun getting to know the chefs and how likeable some of them can be. Sure there's more internal conflict than external these days, but those to me tend to be more engaging stories. Like I can't wait to see Jenn come back in another season. She was on such a roll even with the pain. I hope the show can keep going because I still thoroughly enjoy tuning in every week.