Random Thoughts

Last night saw the first new game shows, "Wipeout" and "I Survived A Japanese Game Show" (ISAJGS). Unfortunately they moved up the release of ISAJGS and it was competing for viewers with Hell's Kitchen, which is down to the final 3 last night. So I missed ISAJGS, hopefully will have a review later this week.
Last night, "Wipeout" premiered and was a good funny family friendly show. The commentary was hilarious. It reminds me of a cross between "Ninja Warrior" (Japanese Game Show) and MXC or Takeshi's Castle as it is know in Japan. The commentary was spot on and suitably funny without being crass or using vulgar language. If they can keep of the level of hilarity and commentary this one will be a decent guilty summer pleasure.

Hell's Kitchen last night saw us down to the Final Three, Cory, Christina, and Petrozza. After the evening service it was Christina and Cory on the block. Petrozza though having a few problems on the Pass did fairly okay and had a great evening of cooking. The chef's final chose was to send Cory home. She did not have that assertiveness needed at the Pass and did not catch a single one of the intentional flubs by the Ramsey's assistant chef's. Christina had a bad night on the fish station, surprisingly, but on the Pass she was spot on and performed greatly.

This leaves us with Petrozza and Christina for the final 2 episode. While Petrozza is sufficient he is only so-so, nothing special and quite messy when cooking.
Christina on the other hand has won the last 3 or 4 challenges in a row, Not counting last nights service she has performed very good for the most part and this is on top of only 2 years of experience and still in Culinary School. She has shown amazing talent and I think she has what it really takes to run one of Chef Ramsey's restaurants.

So I am rooting for Christina. Next episode will tell. Who is your favorite to win? Is it Petrozza or Christine? Sound off in the comments.