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Top Chef S19 Power Rankings (Top 7)

Aug 5, 2022 by PowerRankings101

In a funny turn of events, the #1 ranked contestant on my rankings (who previously ranked 2nd twice and 1st once before that) went home in Restaurant Wars. It goes to show that no matter how consistent you are, one challenge can still sink you. It also goes to show that all you need to do as Front of House is be accommodating and hospitable, and you’ll be okay….yet Jackson wasn’t that. He led his team to destruction, and while I do think there are other members of his team that could’ve had a reason to go, he was far and above the most responsible for his team’s loss. And then we go to Last Chance Kitchen where I THOUGHT Jackson would have an easy run and get back into the competition, and he lost right away there. So I guess no more Jackson. So maybe my pre-season intuitions of him falling short weren’t too far off. He made it further than expected, but still went out earlier than these past few weeks seemed to suggest.

7. Luke Kolpin- Luke still manages to get by in this competition despite still failing to burst onto the scene. His dish wasn’t good, but ultimately Jackson’s mistakes were bigger. But he’s gotta be the most vulnerable headed into next week right?

6. Jae Jung- Jae actually put up a delicious dish despite her team losing. She was the best of the worst, but when there are only 7 people left, that unfortunately doesn’t keep her any further from the penultimate spot.

5. Ashleigh Shanti- Ashleigh is right here at number 5. I just think the top 4 have been far more consistent, but I have to acknowledge Ashleigh’s win. I personally didn’t think she’d win after her lackluster salmon tartare dish, but her gumbo really was excellent and she did take on the executive chef position on her team, which ultimately led to victory. This will be a nice boost for Ashleigh, despite her still not being in my top half for the overall season’s trajectory.

4. Nick Wallace- Nick assembled a great team. That Oxtail marmalade looked excellent as well. I do think he was probably the most overshadowed of the four on the winning team, but he still contributed greatly and ended up being on the winning side, cementing himself amongst the top 4 contenders.

3. Evelyn Garcia- Evelyn didn’t win this one, but her previous three wins in a ROW are nothing to shy away from. I think her team was doomed for reasons far beyond her. She’s still the woman to beat, and right behind Buddha and Damarr as the next top contender. It’ll be interesting to see how the next few weeks play out.

2. Damarr Brown- Damarr was great this week. Just when we thought he was crumbling under the pressure, he served up what Tom said was “the best carrot cake he’s ever had.” Pretty huge compliments. And props to Damarr for coming up with the name Matriarc, honoring the mother figures in all the chef’s lives. It was a sentimental, but simple concept that really aided in their win.

1. Buddha Lo- Seeing how much Jackson crumbled at the front of house position only makes it more evident how much Buddha crushed Restaurant Wars. Sure, he was a bit standoffish when menu planning, but it eventually worked when his team’s menu was so cohesive and impressive pretty much across the board. He also served the “best parker house rolls” the judges had ever tasted. Pretty good compliment. While he didn’t win the challenge, I think he had the best showing personally, especially being the last one picked on his team.

With Jackson gone, it seems that Buddha, Damarr, Evelyn, and Nick are far and away the favorites to win it all. As for the other three, it’s a bit of a tossup, but I do think we’ll see Luke use up the last of his nine lives this week.

PREDICTIONS:

Going Home- Luke Kolpin

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