"Quickfire" news and stories

Most of the time, when I watch the Top Chef quickfire challenges, I think to myself that I could handle the challenge (or at least keep my head above water). However, as you'll see in the video above, tonight's quickfire is really designed to separate the truly skilled chefs from the rest of us. Eric Ripert is the guest judge and he challenges the chef'testants to fish fileting contest.

Tune in tonight to see who wins the quickfire and who later gets eliminated from the competition. These days, my money is on the obnoxious Stefan to take the win, although I'm still hoping that Jamie is able to pull through to the end. How about the rest of you?

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(Spoiler Alert! Spoiler Alert!)

Just like Nikki's blueberry-stuffed mushrooms, last night's episode of Top Chef was forgettable. We all guessed that Valerie would be sent home during the first three minutes of the show, when she received a disproportionate amount of airtime to discuss her friendship with competitor Stephanie. Why does the editing always give it away? (I know, I know: We get to know her and then feel sad when she leaves, yawn). So there weren't many surprises, but there's still plenty to discuss.