Celebrity Chef Show Eliminates Contestant after Kitchen Mishap
In a dramatic turn of events on Thursday’s episode of the popular Chilean cooking competition, top Chef VIP, photographer Jordi Castell was sent home after a series of unfortunate kitchen incidents and a less-than-remarkable ratatouille.
Castell’s culinary journey took a fiery turn when an oven malfunction, caused by an oil leak while preheating, led to a near-explosion.”It panicked me,” Castell admitted, recounting the stressful experience. Forced to switch to an unheated oven, his already challenging task became even more difficult. He added with a chuckle, “It fit me like a pi…” referencing the unexpected setback.
Despite the oven drama, the judges’ primary criticism wasn’t about the cooking itself, but rather a crucial ingredient choice. Castell’s use of long-life tomatoes, known for their higher acidity, proved to be a significant flaw in his ratatouille. The judges felt the acidity clashed with the other flavors.
Ultimately, Castell’s ratatouille, along with another contestant’s dish, were deemed the weakest of the night. The judges ultimately decided to eliminate Castell.
Despite his elimination, Castell remained positive.”I leave with feelings of great gratitude,” he shared. “I had a good time, overall I had a great time. I want to thank the entire team for your learning (jury). They were just nice things.” He even made a lighthearted request to take home the show’s knives, adding, ”They are very practical.”
Castell’s elimination highlights the high-pressure surroundings and unexpected challenges faced by contestants on reality cooking shows worldwide. the incident serves as a reminder that even the most experienced individuals can face unforeseen obstacles in the kitchen.
Jordi Castell was eliminated from Top Chef VIP because the judges considered his ratatouille to be one of the weakest dishes of the night. They specifically criticized his use of long-life tomatoes, stating their high acidity clashed with the other flavors[[[[
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. Although Castell experienced a kitchen mishap with his oven, the judges ultimately based their decision on the taste of the dish.
