"TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "Feeling the pressure, guys." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses only one chance to win." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "Let's go." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "The challenge -- create an unforgettable meal" "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses... from the mystery items hidden in these baskets..." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "Whoa." "...before time runs out." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "Our distinguished panel of chefs will critique their work..." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "That is one of the worst things I've ever put in my mouth." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "Brilliant and inspired." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "TED:" "...and one by one," "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses... they must face the dreaded chopping block." "TED:" "Four chefs, three courses..." "Who will win the $10,000 prize, and who will be chopped?" "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "" " Captions by VITAC." "Ripped and fixed by kdog5454 " "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "Closed Captions provided by Scripps Networks, LLC." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "We are calling this" "Who will win the $10,000 prize, the "cook your butt off" competition," "Who will win the $10,000 prize, and that's exactly what these chefs have done." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "Combined, they once weighed more than half a ton." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "Now they're ready to charge into the "Chopped" kitchen." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "First up " " Chris Avtges." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "He loved fatty food so much, he ballooned up to 375 pounds." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "He is down to 240." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "CHRIS:" "I'm retail food service director" "Who will win the $10,000 prize, at Eastern Connecticut State University." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "My old style of cooking" "Who will win the $10,000 prize, was heavily dependent on fat, butter, cream." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "I went to the E.R. with chest pains," "Who will win the $10,000 prize, and it definitely caused me to change my style of cooking." "Who will win the $10,000 prize," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I am the person I'm supposed to have been" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe a long time ago." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I've lost 140 pounds." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Now it's time for me to win "Chopped."" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Next, we have Chef Elizabeth Mwanga." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Now a sassy size 2, she lost 100 pounds." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "ELIZABETH:" "I loved to eat junk food." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "[ Laughs ]" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "In 2007, I was severely overweight," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe and I was diagnosed with diabetes," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe and I nearly died from complications of the disease." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "When I was in the hospital," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I really made the decision to eat healthier," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe so cooking has saved my life." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I want to win to inspire other diabetics" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe to make the changes that I did " "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe healthy living, healthy eating." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "It's all within your reach." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Then there's Chef Phillip Dell." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Once carrying around an extra 90 pounds," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe now he's a 140-pound dynamo." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I'm the owner of Sin City Chefs, Newport Beach, California." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Five years ago, I was 217 pounds." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I had a 44-inch waist." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "All the doctors thought I was gonna die." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Instead, I lost 92 pounds by eating right," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe and I feel amazing." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I currently hold world titles for dead-lifting -- 440 pounds." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I'm coming on "Chopped" to show people" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe that they can transform themselves" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe simply by transforming the foods they want to eat." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "And, finally, take a look at the old Chef Joel Gargano" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe at 300 pounds." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "And today, he's lost 105 pounds." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I'm the corporate executive chef for Higher One" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe based out of New Haven, Connecticut." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I grew up as an overweight kid, and I was picked on a lot." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "First couple months in college," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I was smoking cigarettes, being lazy," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe and my friend at the time, who is now my wife, said to me," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" ""If you don't make a change in your life," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "I'm not gonna come to visit you in the hospital."" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "[ Laughs ]" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "People always ask, "How did you do it?"" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "It's simple -- eat less, exercise once in a while," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe and just don't be lazy." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "What's motivating me to win "Chopped"" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe is to show everybody " "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe especially those kids that I grew up with " "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe the fat kid made it." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "TED:" "Welcome, everyone." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "It's amazing what you all have done." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "As always, there will be three rounds " "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe appetizer, entrée, and dessert." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Each course has its own basket of mystery ingredients," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe and you must use every ingredient in the basket" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe in some way." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Also available to you are a pantry and fridge." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Each round is timed." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "When the clock runs out," "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe our judges will critique your dishes" "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe on presentation, taste, and creativity." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "If your dish doesn't cut it, you will be chopped." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Please open your baskets." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "And your appetizers must include..." "I look in the mirror now, and I truly believe" "Bitter melon is nasty." "20 minutes is not a long time, but it's all you've got... starting now!" "20 minutes is not a long time, but it's all you've got..." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "I do a backflip and jump for joy." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "'Cause you know what?" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "Duck fat is very good for you in moderation." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "The body uses it to expend energy very quickly." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "So, I'm making Southwestern seasoning" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, because by adding chile peppers and spice to your dishes," "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, it revs up your metabolism and helps you burn fat." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "Being overweight as a kid," "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, it was very hard to have self-esteem." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "Certain people picked on me, you know?" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," ""Fat Philly," "The Philsbury Dellboy."" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "And it hurts." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "And then I decided one day" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, that I was going to reverse the process," "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, and I lost all the weight." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "My mission is to help people eat better," "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, one bite at a time." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "It's not a walk in the park, baby!" "Let's go!" "Let's go!" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "Whoo-hoo!" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "So, I open up the basket, and I'm like, "All right." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," ""I need to bring in something" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, that'll lighten up the heaviness of the duck."" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "And first thing that comes to my mind is sweet potatoes " "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, high nutrient value," "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, something I can caramelize really quickly." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "I'm going to make" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, a mustard and rosemary" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, seared duck breast with" "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast, a sweet potato/onion hash." "PHILLIP:" "When I see duck breast," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I was living to eat." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "And busting through that photo," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "it's like saying goodbye to the old me" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "and "Look at the new me."" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Here's my opportunity to kick ass" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "and let the whole world see." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "ELIZABETH:" "I don't mean to brag," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "but I've accomplished a lot in my life," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "and I didn't get it by sitting in a corner." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "[ Laughs ]" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I got it by making it happen." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I always tell people I have an M.I.H. " "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I have a Masters in "making it happen."" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Mm-hmm." "Yes." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "My culinary perspective" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "is simple, healthy, fresh, and delicious." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "So, my plan is to make a softly spiced seared duck." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Food used to be the enemy for me." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Now it's my friend." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "If my cooking could save my life," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "then I can certainly cook for three judges." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "[ Laughs ]" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "JOEL:" "I look back on my childhood experience," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "and there's just some kids" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "that are just straight-up mean to you." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "And that is part of my motivation to win today." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "So, I'm gonna make" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "a pan-seared duck breast" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "with a noodle salad." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I really want to take my wife on a vacation." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "We really haven't ever taken one because of the money," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "so winning "Chopped" today would allow me to do that" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "and offer a nice gift to my wife." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "TED:" "So, judges, conventional wisdom has it" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "that flavor comes from fats -- cream, butter." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Good stuff, but not if you overdo it." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "You know, I think that's the key to good cooking," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "is always to find that balance, everything in moderation " "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "even moderation, sometimes." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "You have a lot of flavor in this basket, you know?" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Bitter melon is terribly tricky to cook with." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Why would you want to eat something so bitter?" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Just a little bit of bitter in a meal" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "can be the perfect balance." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "But bitter melon needs to be dialed down" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "with some cooking." "Yeah." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "ELIZABETH:" "Bitter melon " "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I don't know if I'm supposed to boil it, sauté it." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "So, I taste it, and it tastes yummy." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "So, I'm thinking, "Let's make a raw salad out of it."" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "CHRIS:" "Bitter melon is traditionally used in Asian cooking." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I'm gonna pickle it." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "And so I grab a pot, vinegar." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I put some red pepper, caraway seeds, some bay leaves," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "just kind of let that simmer down." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Dried goji berries -- Bang!" "Sweet." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "There offsets my acidity of the kumquats." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Those two things are gonna come together as my sauce." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "PHILLIP:" "What I find to be tricky about this basket" "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "is that they have two fairly bitter items " "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "the melon and the kumquat." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "And by counterbalancing that with something sweet..." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "Mmm!" "I'm just gonna eat those all day." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "...with the goji berry and sweet-pepper salsa," "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "I think it's gonna create a very good balance." "Prior to losing the weight, I wasn't eating to live." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "You just have to be really careful how you use it." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "My mother-in-law is Cambodian." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "She makes a salad with this with vermicelli noodles." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "So that's what's inspiring me right now." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "And, chefs, 10 minutes left!" "JOEL: 10 minutes!" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "Dried goji berries -- They're a bit tart." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "I want to balance that out." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "So I decide to pickle them with the kumquats," "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "and I want to use the vacuum sealer to suck in" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "a bunch of that pickle into the goji berries quickly" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "so that way, they're tender." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "SCOTT:" "I have to say this." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "I mean, you know, watching these chefs " "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "They're moving." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "I mean, they're so full of energy in here." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "Coming down!" "MARCUS:" "Yeah." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "You know, I see the other chefs running around," "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "but I'm not sure if Elizabeth is there." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "ELIZABETH:" "I love goji berries." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "These are good!" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "So, I'd like to make a vinaigrette" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "to play off the bitterness." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "All right, chefs!" "Just five minutes left!" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "ELIZABETH:" "Are you freaking kidding me?" "!" "I'm like, "What?" "!" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "I have some kumquats over here that need to be attended to."" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "I am scared to death." "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "The hell?" "!" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "[ Clock ticking ]" "JOEL:" "Bitter melon is exactly what it sounds like." "Behind!" "TED:" "3 1/2 minutes left, chefs." "Really need to start thinking about plating " "TED:" "3 1/2 minutes left, chefs." "raw, cooked, whatever." "TED:" "3 1/2 minutes left, chefs." "Raw is a good, healthy way to cook." "TED:" "3 1/2 minutes left, chefs." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette, and the kumquats are staring at me in the face." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "I'm telling you, guys " "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "I don't think Elizabeth's gonna finish." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "It's a very chaotic situation," "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette, and I decide to use the kumquats in the vinaigrette" "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette, because the vinaigrette could definitely use" "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette, some more citrus flavor." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "Oy vey." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "All right, chefs!" "I'm calling a two-minute warning!" "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "The 20 minutes goes by beyond fast." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "I need to start getting my plates together." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "I've lost 140 pounds." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "How hard could it be to make four plates in 20 minutes?" "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "I didn't come here to get chopped in the first round." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "Moment of truth." "ELIZABETH:" "I'm making the vinaigrette," "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast, and I noticed it needed more time to rest," "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast, so I could say a little prayer, but I'm nervous." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "TED:" "All right, chefs, this is your final minute." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "JOEL:" "My noodles aren't on the plate yet." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "Got to get that food on the plate, please!" "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "So I grab them with my bare hand," "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "I quickly mix them with my salad," "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast, and I just do a Hail Mary toss right into my bowls." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "TED:" "And 10...9...8..." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast, 7...6...5...4..." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast, 3...2...1..." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "Time is up." "Please step back." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "Wow!" "Nice!" "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "What the hell?" "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "[ Applause ]" "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "JOEL:" "I have no idea what just happened." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "I throw my hands up," "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast, and I realize how terrible it all looks." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "I expect a lot more from myself." "PHILLIP:" "So, I'm slicing the duck breast," "[ Exhales sharply ] Dude." "I'm looking at my plate, and I am pleased." "[ Exhales sharply ] Dude." "I see Chris' dish, and I'm like, "How did you find the time" "[ Exhales sharply ] Dude." "to prepare all of those different dishes?"" "[ Exhales sharply ] Dude." "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "The mystery basket for the appetizer round" "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "contained dried goji berries..." "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "bitter melon..." "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "duck breast..." "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "and kumquats." "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "Chef Chris?" "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "Hi." "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "Today, I've prepared for you" "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "a mustard and rosemary seared duck breast" "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "with a sweet potato/ onion hash" "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "and some pickled bitter melon on top." "Chefs, you've arrived at the chopping block." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "You're successful with really nice, crispy skin." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Thank you." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "I think you did a great job." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Have you ever worked with bitter melon before?" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Not quite a lot." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "It's a very tough ingredient." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "The pickling..." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "This is very strong." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "SCOTT:" "The problem is," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "you got rid of the bitterness, which is great," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "but you turned it into an acid sponge." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "I tried to put a lot of flavor on there," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "and I felt that having the sweet potatoes and onions" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "caramelized on the side would give enough sweetness" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "to help balance everything out." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "The sweet potato was a super-smart choice " "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "your smartest choice from the pantry." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "And I see a display of skill" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "from the way that you cooked the duck." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Thank you very much." "I do appreciate that." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Next, we have Chef Elizabeth." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "What I prepared for you" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "is a seared duck breast, bitter melon salad" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "with a goji berry, kumquat, citrus vinaigrette." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "ALEX:" "I really like the addition" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "of the raw goji berries on the plate." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Tastes a little bit like dried figs, which, I think," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "is a really natural marriage with the duck breast." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "And I really like the spices." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Thank you." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "My favorite part about this dish is the spice plan." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Bitter melon, though, is one of these things" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "that you probably can't serve raw." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "But I thought it was fine raw." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Yeah, it's near impossible to eat that raw." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "It's not gonna happen." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "But I like the duck." "It's nice and tender." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "TED:" "So, Elizabeth, was there an event" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "that motivated you to start getting fit?" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "My mom found me collapsed in my apartment," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "and she called the ambulance." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "I had a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "My blood-sugar levels were 10 times the normal range." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "I was, like, this close to a coma." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "And I taught myself how to cook healthy," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "and I kept very good food-consumption logs." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "After 19 months, I was able to lose 100 pounds" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "and wean myself off of insulin completely." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "ALEX:" "You took a very challenging situation," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "and you turned it around." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "It's amazing." "Good for you." "Thank you." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Good for you." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "All righty." "Chef Elizabeth, thank you." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "Next, we have Chef Phillip." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "PHILLIP:" "Good afternoon, judges." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "What I've prepared for you today" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "is a Southwestern seared duck breast" "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "with a goji berry, bitter melon," "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "and sweet pepper warm salsa, if you will." "Chris, I loved how you render out the fat from the duck." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance between the bitter melon and the kumquats" "MARCUS:" "I love the balance and the goji berry." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "You've done that really, really well." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "At the same time," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "I think you used a little bit too much pepper there." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "The peppers are not one of the ingredients." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "ALEX:" "And I did not get any kumquat at all." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "And I'm a little upset." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "You may have gotten some zest, and, obviously," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance you wouldn't have been able to taste that so much, but..." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "I really love your attempt to try and convince me." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "SCOTT:" "My duck is undercooked," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance but I like the way you muted the bitter melon," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance which really requires a lot of skill." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "So that's a job well done." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "Thank you." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "Last appetizer -- Chef Joel." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "So, you got a pan-seared duck breast," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance a noodle salad," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance and I incorporated the bitter melon," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance pickled the kumquats and goji berries," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance and added just a touch of oil to the salad." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "MARCUS:" "I love the goji berry vinaigrette," "MARCUS:" "I love the balance and it's really herbaceous and light." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "But going for the vermicellis, it looks very sloppy." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "I think you had such good instincts here." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "It's tough in 20 minutes." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "The duck needs a little bit more development of flavor." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "ALEX:" "Actually, I think" "MARCUS:" "I love the balance this is the most creative plate in the round." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "I thought hydrating those goji berries" "MARCUS:" "I love the balance transformed them." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "That's good to hear." "[ Laughs ]" "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "Please give the judges a minute." "Thank you." "MARCUS:" "I love the balance" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "We definitely each brought a different style of plate" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "to the table." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "You know what, though?" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "I still second-guess and doubt myself," "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "and I know that's just inherent" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "from everything that we've lived through." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "I don't think I've ever been around this many FFKs " "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "former fat kid." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "So, this is a nice support group." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "Yeah." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "What did you think?" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "Well, these chefs really seemed to balance out" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "these ingredients pretty well." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "All in all, a really good round." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "With Chris, he really went after a nice, crispy skin." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "That was a good choice." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "But he poached that bitter melon in straight vinegar," "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "and there was too much acid in his plate, ultimately." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "You know, I think with Elizabeth," "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "her duck breast was beautifully seasoned " "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "that hint of heat." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "But that raw bitter melon..." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "That's just -- You can't eat that." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "Joel " " I was very impressed with him in this round." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "He had a great usage of the bitter melon." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "And hydrating those goji berries was so simple and so creative." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "But the noodles " "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "He just threw them on the last second." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "I think he failed on presentation." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "Phil roasted the duck breast at such a high heat." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "There was that knot of raw in the center." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "But that bitter melon " "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "It was a perfect balance inside his appetizer." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "I did not have any kumquat on my dish." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "And I searched high and low." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "The other big step there" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "is I sort of still have that sort of iron-y taste" "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "you can sometimes get from bell pepper, so..." "CHRIS:" "It's anybody's game right now." "I think we know who's going home." "All right." "I think we know who's going home." "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "I don't know what he's talking about." "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "I stand by my dish 100%." "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "CHRIS:" "I think my plate was pretty solid." "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "There were some flavor things" "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "that the judges thought were a little funky," "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "but I can't even measure how much I want to stay." "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "[ Dramatic music plays ]" "ELIZABETH:" "Scott said the bitter melon was inedible." "[ Clock ticking ]" "You're all inspirations, and I wish all of you could stay," "You're all inspirations, but that's not how this competition works." "You're all inspirations," "So, whose dish is on the chopping block?" "You're all inspirations," "Phew!" "Chef Elizabeth, you've been chopped." "Phew!" "Judges?" "Phew!" "Chef Elizabeth, we loved having you here today." "Phew!" "We love your story," "Phew!" "and I think it's a motivation for all of us" "Phew!" "and everyone watching." "Phew!" "Thank you." "Phew!" "Unfortunately, when it comes to your dish," "Phew!" "it was less motivating." "[ Laughs ]" "Phew!" "Oh." "Watch yourself, now." "[ Laughter ]" "Phew!" "Yeah, that bitter melon, it needed to be transformed." "Phew!" "That bitter melon really needed a lot of love." "Phew!" "So that's the main reason why we had to chop you." "Phew!" "But it was a healthy dish, wasn't it?" "Phew!" "Thank you, Chef." "Be well." "Thank you." "Thank you, Chef." "Be well." "Bye, guys." "CHRIS:" "Good luck." "Thank you, Chef." "Be well." "Bye." "You did great." "Thank you, Chef." "Be well." "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "I don't really care." "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "But [Laughs]" "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "I did what I came here to do -- inspire people to eat healthier." "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "So mission accomplished for me today." "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "TED:" "Chef Chris, Chef Phillip, Chef Joel " "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "Please open your baskets." "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "And you must use..." "If Scott isn't inspired or motivated by my cooking," "The clock is set at 30 minutes." "Time starts now." "The clock is set at 30 minutes." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "Joel and Phil are strong chefs." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "They've got some great skills and some great techniques." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "But I came here to win." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "I definitely know, out of the gate," "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "that I'm gonna do seared filet with a broth." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "And I'm thinking how much it would mean for me" "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "to win the $10,000." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "I think about what I would do with that money if I did win," "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "and I always come back to" "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "I would buy my family a set of kayaks." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "Because of the weight loss, this summer, we went kayaking," "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "and it was the first time we were able to do" "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "a family activity outside together." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "It was awesome." "CHRIS:" "Going into Round 2, I'm feeling good." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I need to tackle this fish." "It's my mountain." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I need to climb over it, and I'm gonna do it." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "And I noticed that I could feel bones..." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Oh, you dirty rat." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "...and I just want to cry." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I look for some pliers." "I couldn't find them." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "And I used my fingers." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "So, I want to crust this fish with the pork rinds" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "and some sesame seeds." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Being a formerly obese person," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "you always have in your head you're always the fat person." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "And although I know I won't," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I'm always afraid I'm gonna go back there again." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Behind!" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "JOEL:" "So, I'm really excited to see the black cod" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "because I know I can get a good sear on the skin" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "and keep it crispy." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "So, I'm making a seared black cod filet" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "with a ragoût of napa cabbage and kale" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "flavored with dashi and pork rinds." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Working in the restaurants I have," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I'm taught not to waste a lot," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "so I know that I want to take the bones in this fish" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "and make a stock -- what the French call the fumet." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "So, 3/4 of this basket are ingredients" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "that a lot of people are using in food" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "trying to cook more healthily." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "That's the coconut oil, the fish, and dinosaur kale " "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "widely regarded as a superfood." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "The fourth ingredient -- pork rinds " "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "You gain weight lookingatporkrinds." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "SCOTT:" "And, actually, for every ounce," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "there's 18 grams of protein and 30% collagen." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Well, you know a lot." "Do you eat a lot of pork rinds?" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Clearly." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "[ Laughs ]" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "All right, chefs, you're now down to 20 minutes." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "CHRIS:" "Pork rinds are fried pork skins." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I don't know if I'd necessarily call them healthy," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "but I'm gonna toss them with some melted sugar" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "to sweeten up the dish a little bit." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "It'll add a texture." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Coconut oil " "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "The first thing that pops into my mind is suntan lotion." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "[ Humming ]" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I'm going to add some into the broth" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "to give some of the coconutty flavor." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "But I'm still struggling" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "with what to put as the base for this dish." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "And the first thing that comes to my mind is quinoa," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "but I can't find it anywhere." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Pbht!" "Pbht!" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Nothing!" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "So, the next thing that pops into my mind is polenta." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Why not?" "My wife's Italian." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "And I add the coconut oil to give that a little more flavor." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "Come on, puppies!" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "The kale -- as soon as I open it up," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "I know it's something that I have to blanch off." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "You know, traditionally, I would do it" "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "with bacon and hot sauce and vinegar," "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "but I'm gonna use the pork rinds to give it that bacon flavor." "Geez, what do you know -- a whole fish to filet!" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I'm trying to utilize every little piece of it" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "to show the judges that I mean business." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "So I take the leaves and I blanch them" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "'cause I know I want to make a sauce out of them." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "And I also want to incorporate some Asian flavors," "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "so I run over to the pantry" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "and I grab dashi powder and napa cabbage," "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "and I'm going to add it to the kale that I'm sautéing." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "TED:" "All righty, chefs, 10 minutes left on the clock." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "10 minutes?" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "There's a lot of talk about this coconut oil" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "and all the health benefits." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "It's actually a saturated fat, and it's one of the very few" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "non-animal saturated fats, as well." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "PHILLIP:" "Come on, baby!" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I'm gonna just lightly sauté the kale" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "with a little bit of the coconut oil," "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "and I get asparagus." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I'm known for eating" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "anywhere from 3 to 5 pounds of asparagus a day." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Now, the joke is is that I eat so much asparagus," "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I should look like one." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "It's a superfood." "They're extremely good for you." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Contains a lot of vitamins." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I could eat those all day." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "It gives that crunch, it gives that body..." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Oh, those are good!" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "...without having carbs that aren't needed." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "TED:" "Two minutes left on the clock, chefs." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "JOEL:" "I still have these pork rinds." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I decide to add them to my kale and dashi." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Awesome!" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I am going to win because I got that PMA " "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "positive mental attitude." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "CHRIS:" "As I'm putting the plate together," "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I'm starting to realize it's very monochrome." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "It needs more color." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "So I have to add some orange zest to it." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Winning today would be the pinnacle of my weight loss," "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "and I think I have a really good chance" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "of going all the way." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "TED:" "And one minutes left, chefs!" "This is it!" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "PHILLIP:" "Time's ticking so fast." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I'm so excited." "I nailed it." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "TED:" "And 10...9...8...7..." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "6...5...4..." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "3...2...1..." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Time's up." "Please step back." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Good job, guys." "Good job." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Good job." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "CHRIS:" "I look at my dish, and I feel good about it." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "I'm so close to this $10,000 that it's only a matter of time." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "JOEL:" "I step back and look at my plate," "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "and I feel like I've really shown everyone" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "what a fat kid can do." "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "[ Clock ticking ]" "JOEL:" "Kale is a very nutritious, dark, leafy green." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories battling it out in the "Chopped" kitchen." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories" "The 2nd Round basket brought you coconut oil..." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories black cod..." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories dinosaur kale..." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories and pork rinds." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories" "Chef Phillip." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories" "What I've prepared for you is a grill-roasted black cod" "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories crusted with sesame seeds and pork rinds" "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories and sautéed collard greens" "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories and asparagus with coconut oil." "Three chefs with inspiring weight-loss stories" "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "I like the crust," "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "and I like the moistness of the fish." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "It's beautiful." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "Thank you." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "But I'm missing acid " "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "just to pick up the dish a little bit." "Sure." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "This is much more elegant than your first dish," "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "and, particularly, because you chose" "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "to cut the asparagus on the bias and thinly," "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "they do end up interspersing with the pieces of kale." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "And so there's an elegance to this" "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "that I'm just crazy about." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "Great job." "Thank you very much." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "SCOTT:" "Yeah, I agree." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "And the fish is cooked perfectly " "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "just beautiful." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "But one of the problems I have" "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "is I took my first bites of the fish," "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "and there were four bones." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "That's something that you have to really keep an eye out for." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "TED:" "Thank you, Chef Phillip." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "Absolutely." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "Next up " " Chef Joel." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "So, you have a seared black cod" "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "with a ragoût of napa cabbage, kale," "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "and a pork dashi broth." "MARCUS:" "This is a very good dish." "You did a great job." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "It's beautiful, nice skin." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "I like the napa." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "A lot of deep flavors." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "So, with the napa cabbage and the kale, it's fine." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "It's good." "It's a good flavor combination." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "But I'm just not getting what brings this together." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "And the dashi " " I find that a little overly assertive." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "It may be a little bit salty." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "ALEX:" "I love the kale purée with the coconut," "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "but the pork rind -- it just winds up" "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "kind of being a soggy tagalong." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "Got it." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "TED:" "Thank you, Chef Joel." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "And last entrée " " Chef Chris." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "Today, I've prepared for you a seared black cod" "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "over creamy polenta and fish broth" "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "and topped it with a candied pork rind" "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "to give it a little crunch." "MARCUS:" "Joel, I love the sear that you gave the fish." "MARCUS:" "I love the idea of this dish." "Candied pork rind -- delicious, fun, crunchy." "MARCUS:" "I love the idea of this dish." "Thank you." "MARCUS:" "I love the idea of this dish." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "MARCUS:" "Could've, should've." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "Could've, should've -- Yeah." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "In the past, it was "Take it, bread it, fry it."" "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "You know, that kind of stuff." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." ""Let's make a tartar sauce with mayonnaise" "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "and slap that on there."" "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "Actually, that sounds pretty awesome." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "[ Laughter ]" "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "Can we reset the clock?" "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "ALEX:" "And, for me," "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "the orange zest is really abundant," "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "so it ends up kind of..." "ruling the universe." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "But I really like the coconut oil with the polenta." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "I think it was a good choice." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "TED:" "Chef Chris, thank you very much." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "Thank you." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "Thank you, chefs." "This is really dry." "You really overcooked it." "It's so cool that we're here because we decided, individually," "It's so cool that we're here that we needed to take care of ourselves." "It's so cool that we're here" "Mm-hmm." "You know?" "It's so cool that we're here" "And, unfortunately," "It's so cool that we're here it took me 42 years to get there, but -- hey!" "It's so cool that we're here" "PHILLIP:" "I can't wait to go to my high school reunion." "It's so cool that we're here" "I just want to step out of the car" "It's so cool that we're here with my gorgeous wife" "It's so cool that we're here and be like, "And who you calling fat now?"" "It's so cool that we're here" "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, showed us some interesting ways to cook lighter" "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, without sacrificing flavor." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "MARCUS:" "I think with Phillip, there," "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, we really tasted wonderful kale, right?" "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "Adding in the asparagus was such a smart addition." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "I really liked that." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "But Phillip had a lot of fish bones." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "He keeps mistreating the basket ingredients," "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, and I think he's really showing himself to be inconsistent." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "SCOTT:" "Chris' dish " "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "He was the most successful with that pork rind." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "It was sweet, it was porky, it was really good." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "He used just the right amount." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "You know, Chris really took a risk with the orange zest." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "I just think it really had a big repercussion." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "You know, I loved Chris' dish in terms of idea," "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, but the fish -- it was overcooked." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "I liked that Joel took the napa cabbage," "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, tossed it with the kale, and sautéed it together." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "What wasn't working for me" "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, was this lack of an anchor to bring it all together." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "You know, that fish was cooked beautifully," "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think, but the pork rind there was just an afterthought." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "Yeah, and I thought Joel's dish was super-salty." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "I agree." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "I think we all know who can't move on to dessert." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "Sad, but true." "All right." "TED:" "Judges, so, the chefs really, I think," "JOEL:" "I'm a little bit worried." "The judges said my dish was too salty from the dashi." "JOEL:" "I'm a little bit worried." "But I want to go to the last round more than anything." "JOEL:" "I'm a little bit worried." "CHRIS:" "I'm not feeling too good about the fish," "JOEL:" "I'm a little bit worried." "but I think the rest of my dish was good." "JOEL:" "I'm a little bit worried." "I put my best foot out there." "JOEL:" "I'm a little bit worried." "TED:" "So, whose dish is on the chopping block?" "JOEL:" "I'm a little bit worried." "[ Clock ticking ]" "So, whose dish is on the chopping block?" "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "Judges?" "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "MARCUS:" "Chef Chris, just by coming on today," "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "you have motivated so many people." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "But the fact that you added orange zest with coconut oil" "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "made the dish too floral." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "And, also, you overcooked the fish." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "Those were the reasons why we have to chop you today." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "Thank you very much for the opportunity." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "It was a great honor to cook for you guys." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "Thank you, Chef." "Thanks for being with us." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "Thank you, Ted." "Thank you." "I appreciate it." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "Thank you very much." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "Congrats." "Chef Chris, you've been chopped." "CHRIS:" "I'm definitely disappointed, but I come out of this a stronger, better chef." "CHRIS:" "I'm definitely disappointed," "And although I didn't win," "CHRIS:" "I'm definitely disappointed," "[Voice breaking] my confidence is pretty strong right now," "CHRIS:" "I'm definitely disappointed, and that's a pretty damn-good feeling." "CHRIS:" "I'm definitely disappointed," "TED:" "Chef Joel, Chef Phillip." "Healthy dessert." "TED:" "Chef Joel, Chef Phillip." "Is that an oxymoron?" "TED:" "Chef Joel, Chef Phillip." "Nah." "TED:" "Chef Joel, Chef Phillip." "Not at all." "TED:" "Chef Joel, Chef Phillip." "Can't wait to see what you guys come up with." "TED:" "Chef Joel, Chef Phillip." "Please open your baskets." "TED:" "Chef Joel, Chef Phillip." "And you must use..." "You'll get 30 minutes for the dessert round, beginning now." "You'll get 30 minutes for the dessert round," "Behind!" "You'll get 30 minutes for the dessert round," "PHILLIP:" "I have a sweet tooth the size of the country." "I have to treat it like I'm an alcoholic." "PHILLIP:" "I have a sweet tooth the size of the country." "That is, if I get started, it's very hard to stop." "PHILLIP:" "I have a sweet tooth the size of the country." "Angel food cake, it's low-calorie," "PHILLIP:" "I have a sweet tooth the size of the country." "and I know exactly what I want to do with it " "PHILLIP:" "I have a sweet tooth the size of the country." "make fruit salad with angel food cake croutons." "PHILLIP:" "I have a sweet tooth the size of the country." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, and after I had lost a certain amount of weight," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, once I was able to triumph over that," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I was able to walk the beach with a shirt off" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, for the first time in my life, and I kind of wanted to show it." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "[ Sighs ]" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I see spirulina powder." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I taste it right away." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "It tastes like seaweed!" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "That tastes terrible!" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "So, I figured, "All right, let me try to incorporate this" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, with the angel food cake somehow."" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "So I decide to make a pudding." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "So, I grab some whole milk, I add cardamom," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, some of the clotted cream, spirulina powder," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, and the angel food cake," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, kick up the blender to high..." "Be right back!" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, ...and I puréed it down." "Coming down!" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I thought I was just a fat kid," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, and I grew up, and I lost some weight." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "And you know what -- I might be a little resentful" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, to the stupid kids in high school" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, that used to poke fun at me." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "But I might even need to thank them, because maybe" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, without them doing that to me, I wouldn't be as successful" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, 'cause I wouldn't have had the motivation." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "So, judges, this is perhaps the most challenging round" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, for two health-conscious competitors." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "These chefs have undergone a life change." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "They have transformed their appearance dramatically," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, and now they're engaged in a head-to-head battle." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "[ Grunts ] Ah!" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "PHILLIP:" "I always love being the shortest man in the kitchen." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "Joel " " He's an amazing classical chef." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "If you need help, just ask, man." "I can hook you up." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I appreciate that." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "It's kind of intimidating." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "At the same point, I think it's kind of awesome," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, because I know I can beat him." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "JOEL:" "Phil doesn't scare me." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I'm taking home that prize, and I'm taking my wife to Italy." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "That spirulina, it is a ridiculously healthy algae." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "It has so many amazing vitamins and nutrients." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "However, I'm not sure what I would do with it." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I mean, I'm really stuck on this stuff." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I might actually think about mixing spirulina" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, with something fresh, like mint." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "And, chefs, you've got 20 minutes left." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "Spirulina tastes like grass." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "I don't want to eat grass in my dessert," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, so I brighten it up" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, by adding a little bit of mint and granulated sugar," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, grinding that together," "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues, and making a fine powder to flavor the fruit with." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "And I taste it." "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "Dude!" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "Oh, my gosh!" "This freakin' rocks!" "Growing up, I had self-esteem issues," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, so I grab a bottle of tequila." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "I add a splash of tequila," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, and I add some gelatin sheets to thicken it," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, and then I have to chill it" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, 'cause in order for the mousse to work inside of the whipper," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "I have to make sure it's cold." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "Smells great, dude!" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "'Cause I got the passion!" "Whoo!" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "JOEL:" "I'm really trying to impress the judges" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, by showing them how many techniques I'm capable of doing," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, so I grab Ultratex," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, which is a high-powered starch thickener," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, because I know that I can thicken the pudding" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, without adding too many calories." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "ALEX:" "My problem with Ultratex is," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, the texture that you get from not thoroughly shearing it," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, it's not unlike snot." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "Hey!" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "Chefs, just under five minutes on the clock." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "PHILLIP:" "To have a really composed dessert," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, you have to have a sauce." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "So I run to the refrigerator," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, grab the mascarpone, oranges, and milk" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, to make a passion fruit purée." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "Clotted cream is basically the butterfat of heavy cream," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, and all the liquids are strained." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "It's an excellent ingredient in buttercream," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, but by using the passion fruit with the clotted cream," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, it actually breaks the fattiness." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "JOEL:" "Time is running out." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "I really got to get this together." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "And I know I need an extra element" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, before I put my mousse on," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, so I mix the spirulina powder with granulated sugar" "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, and a touch of lemon." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "One minute on the clock, chefs." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "My passion fruit purée is cold," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, so I take it and put it into the whipper," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, but it's not foaming enough." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "So I grab another nitrous oxide charger," "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse, and I give it another charge." "JOEL:" "I want to make a passion fruit mousse," "Good morning!" "And I'm thinking, "This is gonna be great."" "Good morning!" "And it looks perfect right on top." "Good morning!" "PHILLIP:" "Next thing you know, there's, like, 30 seconds left," "Good morning!" "and I hadn't put the dressing on the plate yet!" "Good morning!" "And I'm like, "Dude, you got to be kidding me!"" "Good morning!" "So, I grabbed the pitcher," "Good morning!" "and I started drizzling it over the top." "Good morning!" "Make sure everything is just right, chefs." "Good morning!" "10...9...8...7..." "Good morning!" "6...5...4..." "Good morning!" "3...2...1..." "Good morning!" "Time's up." "Please step back." "Good morning!" "Wow!" "That was awesome!" "Good morning!" "[ Applause ]" "Good morning!" "Whoo!" "Good morning!" "JOEL:" "So, Ted calls "Time up."" "Good morning!" "I see my mousse is on the plate, and it's standing up," "Good morning!" "and then, all of a sudden, it starts to deflate." "Good morning!" "I really hope this plate tastes good," "Good morning!" "'cause the judges aren't gonna like this." "Good morning!" "So, I'm looking down at my plate," "Good morning!" "and I start smiling" "Good morning!" "mainly because I can see the barbecue patio." "Good morning!" "I could be sitting out," "Good morning!" "having myself a spirulina protein shake," "Good morning!" "enjoying the money." "Good morning!" "[ Clock ticking ]" "Good morning!" "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream... passion fruit purée..." "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream... spirulina..." "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream... and angel food cake." "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream..." "Chef Joel." "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream..." "So, I made a spirulina and clotted cream pudding" "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream... with some cardamom, angel food cake," "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream... and a passion fruit and tequila low-fat pudding." "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream..." "Oh." "In that final round, dessert, you were given clotted cream..." "What happened to your pudding, Chef?" "It sort of just completely deflated." "What happened to your pudding, Chef?" "But I think the flavor should be there for you guys," "What happened to your pudding, Chef?" "and, hopefully, it'll be enjoyable." "What happened to your pudding, Chef?" "ALEX:" "I really admire what you did." "I mean, if you put me at that station for 1,000 years," "ALEX:" "I really admire what you did." "I would never make this." "ALEX:" "I really admire what you did." "But the cardamom is sort of interacting with the spirulina" "ALEX:" "I really admire what you did." "in a way that's very soapy." "ALEX:" "I really admire what you did." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "If it's not airy and foamy, it's just a lot of acid," "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam -- and that's what I'm tasting from the passion fruit." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "TED:" "Well, I think, Chef," "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam -- you certainly showed ambition and creativity." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "To just now just to relax and do something subpar" "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam -- will be pointless for me." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "You have a fantastic attitude." "Thank you." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "And your passion really comes through." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "Thank you, Chef Joel." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "Last dessert -- Chef Phillip." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "What I've given you is a light and vibrant fruit salad" "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam -- with a spirulina- and mint-infused fruit" "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam -- with angel food cake croutons." "MARCUS:" "And the acidity level on the passion fruit foam " "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "But with this, I feel a lot like I did in your first course," "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "where you added all those peppers." "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "And here, you added all these berries." "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "So what I walk away with isn't that I had a basket." "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "I feel like I had some berries and some orange segments." "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "You know, there's something about the combination" "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "of the clotted cream and the passion fruit" "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "that tastes like a Creamsicle to me " "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "that childhood orange-and-cream taste that I really like." "SCOTT:" "I feel like the mint is a good choice." "For me, this is a garnish to a dish, but it's not a dish." "TED:" "All right." "For me, this is a garnish to a dish, but it's not a dish." "Chefs, remember the judges will consider all three courses" "For me, this is a garnish to a dish, but it's not a dish." "as they make their final decision." "For me, this is a garnish to a dish, but it's not a dish." "Thank you." "For me, this is a garnish to a dish, but it's not a dish." "JOEL:" "So, it might be a tie, right?" "They're gonna flip a coin." "JOEL:" "So, it might be a tie, right?" "So, what if we go into sudden death?" "JOEL:" "So, it might be a tie, right?" "Bring it." "JOEL:" "So, it might be a tie, right?" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, and Chef Joel, who lost 105." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "These are clearly people who," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, when they set their mind to something, they get it done." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "Absolutely." "We saw that today." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "I really liked Phillip's appetizer." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "The ratatouille was good," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, but it was a lot of peppers versus bitter melon." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "SCOTT:" "But that bitter melon " "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "It was a perfect balance inside his appetizer." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "And, also, you didn't get kumquats in the first course." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "Right." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "When I think about Joel's appetizer" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, with that wonderful, herbaceous vinaigrette " "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "It was just absolutely delicious." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "And the goji berries, as well, right?" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "He turned them from dry to moist." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "That was a brilliant move." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "But I didn't feel like the noodle really fit the plate." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "Well, I think, for me," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, the best cooked duck breast that we had today was Joel's." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "I wish that Joel, however," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, had seasoned his duck a little bit more" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, and put some more spice inside there." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "When we really take another look at Phillip's entrée," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, the sesame seeds coating the fish added a toasted quality" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, that kind of matched seamlessly with the pork rinds." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "And the combination between kale and asparagus " "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "I really loved that." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "That was absolutely fantastic." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "But Phillip had a lot of fish bones." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "With Joel, I loved his seared black cod " "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, beautifully golden-brown." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "And I liked that Joel took the napa cabbage," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, tossed it with the kale, and sautéed it together." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "What wasn't working for me on Joel's plate" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, was this lack of an anchor to bring it all together." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "In the dessert, I really thought" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "Phillip's fusing of the clotted cream" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, with the passion fruit" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, was a risk that paid off." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "Yeah." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "But Phillip made the same mistake in his dessert round" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, that he made in the appetizer round" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, by taking all those berries" "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, and completely burying the basket ingredients." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "With Joel, you know, I saw the intent," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "I saw the creativity," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, but it never came around as a full dessert." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "You know, ultimately, I didn't enjoy either dessert." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "But I think there is a real winner." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "All right, let's share the news." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "PHILLIP:" "I'm actually having a little bit of heart palpations." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "The anticipation's killing me." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "I would love to tell you that I'm going to win," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, but you never know." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "JOEL:" "I want to win so bad right now." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "This would mean so much to me," "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds, to show everyone how far I've come." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "To win "Chopped" would mean the world." "Judges, we're down to Chef Phillip, who lost 90 pounds," "So, whose dish is on the chopping block?" "[ Dramatic music plays ]" "So, whose dish is on the chopping block?" "[ Exhales deeply ]" "Chef Joel, you've been chopped." "[ Exhales deeply ]" "Judges?" "[ Exhales deeply ]" "Joel, I think the first thing that I want to say" "[ Exhales deeply ] on behalf of all of us is how brilliant it was of you" "[ Exhales deeply ] to hydrate those goji berries in the appetizer round" "[ Exhales deeply ] and to recruit napa cabbage in your main course." "[ Exhales deeply ]" "But, unfortunately," "[ Exhales deeply ] the dashi wound up leaving your dish unbalanced." "[ Exhales deeply ]" "And with dessert, you were oh so slightly out-cooked." "[ Exhales deeply ]" "And for those reasons, we had to chop you." "[ Exhales deeply ]" "Thank you." "[ Exhales deeply ]" "Thank you, Sir." "[ Exhales deeply ]" "You know what?" "I've done a lot in my life so far," "You know what?" "and I'm a young guy, and I still have a lot more to do." "You know what?" "And I want every viewer who's watching this right now" "You know what?" "to know that I'm not done." "You know what?" "This isn't the end for me." "You know what?" "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell, that you are the "Chopped" champion." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "Outstanding." "Just awesome." "[ Applause ]" "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "I can't even begin to tell you what this means to me." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "And to see that you can be so unhealthy," "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell, and it doesn't matter what point of your life you are " "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell, you can change it." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "I'm just -- I'm so blown away." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "You did it." "You cooked." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "To come from so far away to here is just totally awesome." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "I literally cooked my butt off today." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "Yeah, baby!" "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "This competition brought my self-esteem" "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell, to an all-new level" "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell," "As a chef, as a person, it totally paid off." "And that means, Chef Phillip Dell,"