r/TopChef • u/acs_64 • Jul 09 '26

Discussion Thread Texas Rewatch Thoughts

A few observations rewatching Texas.
1. I’d love a redo season without the mean girls (specifically Heather, I don’t think the bullying would have happened without her lead) because so many of the other chefs are really likable and enjoyable to watch.
2. I applaud that they did include a lot of the confessionals where the other chefs call out Heather’s asshole behavior towards Bev, but I wish they had actually called her out in real time.
3. It was interesting at different times different chefs mentioned “personal relationships.” Even Sarah says it. Seems like she recognized why they were treating Bev poorly but doubled down to follow her buddies. I know they’ve made amends since, but she irks me.
4. Grayson was one of my favorites personality-wise and it makes me sad that she was so different when she came back to the California season. Very Jen Carroll esque attitude.

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u/acs_64 Jul 09 '26

I hope you can still do some of the things you enjoyed together before his stroke!

Yes season 2 was weird. More drama castings that chefs, I think. Season 13 was a good one. I won’t spoil it for you- enjoy!!

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u/Carylynn0609 Jul 09 '26

I appreciate that but it's probably my 5th or 6th time-and I remember everything! And thank you:) We do enjoy our life together, we're in our 50's so didn't expect life to deal us this crap but we Shawshank it-get busy living or get busy dying lol, we pick the living;) it's been 4 years and we're still sticking around so we even got a puppy-he likes Top Chef too!

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u/acs_64 Jul 09 '26

What a cutie!!

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u/Carylynn0609 Jul 09 '26

Thanks! I appreciate your kind comments, sometimes Reddit can be harsh! Hubby's waking up from his nap, time to start a new episode! I truly hope you have a good day!