Masterchef 2021

Jacqui chose the the wrong dish to cook tonight - shot herself in the foot I think.. she had showed great promise..

Mike has been flawless from the start - and wow he shone like a star tonight..

Laura is probably next to go..

prob between Mike and Tom

That was a great episode... I knew it was between Alexina and Jacuqi.. Jacqui is prob better in theory but I have a soft spot for Alexina.. I like her culinary story and she has a unique style as well as talent..

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Ah, I was so sorry to see Jacqui go, she'd have been on my finalists shortlist as well. There's fair bitching on twitter about it!

Agree though she was a bit more conventional than Alexina, but maybe that's the road they're going down.

Laura was far and away the weakest tonight, I wonder would Jacqui have coped better in that pressure environment? And should her dry, deconstructed pie have beaten Jacqui's excellent chowder but slightly dry cornbread??? Hmmmm!!!

what are they saying about Jacqui on twitter? I have an acc but rarely use it...

Era imo Jacqui's meal was weaker than Laura's on this occasion - Laura's was just dry.. Jacqui's had lots of faults.. J is prob a better cook but chose poorly dish wise..

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Accusing MC of ageism. Not sure it's warranted, seeing as Irina was older! But twitter always has to have something to shout about.

I still think Jacqui beats Laura every time. What other complaints were there about her first dish? I thought it was just that the muffin was a bit dry, don't remember any other criticism, but I've deleted the recording now.

age wasn't a factor I don't think!! never crossed my mind for a sec.. I thought she had promise but knew she was a goosed tonight.. her dish was not impressive.. her turnip crisps wer burn't as well as the corn muffin not tasting of much - shame

ebbsy wrote: »

A few people in trouble here, unexpectedly??

wow this is a great competition..

had 2 to go tonight - Tom wudda been a gonner..

So glad Medeha reined it in.. and I love Alexina.. have a soft spot for her.. and wow was her desert good - I was nervous watching that.. in case it wouldn't work..
Mick will prob win but ya never know.. still can't believe Jacqui is gone..

ebbsy wrote: »

Before tonight I thought that one of the lads was going to win it....one more performance like that and they are done...the ladies are getting stronger at the right time ?

yeah Tom's chips wer baaaaaaad... ekk

Oh well done Alexina!

She's my winner from this round

I think Madeeha's food was probably the most interesting/different of the five, so it's a shame that she cocked it up by overdoing the garlic (I wouldn't have thought that was possible, tbh, but maybe I've led a fairly sheltered life!).

Mike annoyed me in the first round saying "I hope they appreciate all the work that's gone into that". In fairness, it could be down to the editing - but you're in a fecking competition!

I think Laura is on thin ice, I can't see her as the eventual winner, she just looks a bit panicky all the time. And that manic giggling is really annoying!!

Alexina was getting a rough ride here imo, being called arrogant and cocky..... in fairness, I think that's just her demeanour, and she's a fairly posh accent which probably doesn't help with that impression. I love the look and sound of her food, and I hope she goes far.

Tom is looking like a nailed-on winner at this stage..... but let's see, things can change! Of all the dishes in this series, his brownie dessert is probably the one I'd most love to try, it sounded amazing.

The whole show tonight had me on the verge of blubbing... between all the social distancing, and fkn masks, and tales of heroics, and friends dying of covid, and other back stories like the gulf war lockdown.... emotional roller coaster!

@siblers - garlic and yoghurt - yum.. its like middle eastern gravy,.. tzatziki!

@heidiheidi - have people been slagging Alexina here? only saw 1 -ve post about her.. I don't have any prob with her.. she just seems happy in her own skin.. thought her desert was v poor tonight.. the sponges looked awful - and her jelly split - but I guess it tasted nice..

Medeeha was the weakest link tonight - i love garlic but if you can't taste anything else other than it then thats not good.. they didn't like the combination of textures either - she prob chose the wrong dish to cook..

I just can't see Laura as a good chef - dunno why.. don't think she has a particular style mayb..

I like Mike best - would like to eat so many of his dishes - those ribs looked amazing.. but i think Tom is prob more Masterchef material - his food has that magic touch.. has been between them from the start really..

Still can't believe Jacqui is gone - man she messed up - thought she was brill

can't believe there are only 2 shows left - sniff sniff.. seemed like the heats went on for ever but since the semi's it seems so short..

twill wrote: »

Not sure at all about Mike's wellington. I hope he's thought this through.

Was just thinking that!



It's a bit out there, for a round that looks for "classic" dishes......

stargazer 68 wrote: »

Ah lads a good vet would bring that beef and lamb back!!!

I'm about 5 or 10 minutes behind - I'm dying to find out what this refers to!

Very raw looking pastry on the Wellington.... I fear for the venison..... :eek:

That wellington dish is just weird looking.

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Those pics of Michel Roux Jnr :D:D

Love him. He is always so encouraging and helpful to them all.

I can't watch :eek: Mike is goosed!

think i'll have to have few bevvies while watching the final tomorrow night.. yikes

Alexina looking by far the most professional and competent of the three so far

Why would you pipe your circle of little choc dots before dropping the big yoke in the middle???

Oh I'm still rooting for Alexina - partly because of her personality, but also her food is just so interesting, and elegant.