Yes, chef!During Thursday’s episode ofTop Chef World All Stars, the contestants get help from surprising sous chefs — olympians and paralympians. In the exclusive clip above, the four remaining chefs —Buddha Lo, Sara Bradley, Gabriel Rodriguez and Ali Ghzawi — cook alongside the athletic champs in Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower during the last quickfire challenge of the season.The catch? They’re hidden behind a wall beside each other, so the chef and athlete partners don’t know each other’s identities until the challenge is over. Throughout the clip,the chefs have to instruct the athleteshow to cook a leek-filled dish on their own. When it comes time to judge, both dishes (one from theTop Chefstar and one from the athlete) have to taste identical.The above video opens up with a hiccup on Lo’s team. His partner, three-time paralympic medalist Hunter Woodhall, has trouble figuring out what a leek is.Fred Jagueneau/Bravo“I don’t know what the leeks are!” Woodhall says. Lo helps describe what they look like and he finally identifies it. “It looks like a giant onion! I hope this is a leek.”In an interview, Lo jokes, “To be honest, I just want to jump over the bench, cook both of our dishes and he can just watch me.”Ghzawi’s strategy involves a crafty way to keep a consistent flavor as he works alongside five-time paralympic medalist, Mallory Weggemann.“For the seasoning, I went with measurement spoons because it’s really important to have the same taste,” he says in an interview.Fred Jagueneau/BravoOver at Rodriguez’s table, his partner, three-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee proves her expertise is definitely in gymnastics — not cooking. When theTop Chef Mexicowinner instructs her to use a green chili, Lee says, “I just used the green one…I see a purple one.”Since she confused the ingredients late into the competition, Rodriguez just accepts the mistake and charges ahead with their dish.On the other hand, Bradley and her partner, two-time Olympic medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, work together seamlessly as they cook up a chicken dish.Fred Jagueneau/BravoBravo’s Emmy-winning reality seriesfilmed primarily in Londonfor its 20th season, but the last two episodes find the cheftestants battling it out in Paris.For the first time ever, the show featured 16 all-star chefs picked from the original U.S. series and its 29 international versions (France, Canada, the Middle East, and Brazil, to name a few). To heat up the competition even more, the cast is made up of only previous winners and finalists.HostPadma Lakshmi, judgesTom ColicchioandGail Simmonsand renowned culinary experts will crown the winner ofTop ChefWorld All Stars in the finale on June 8.Top ChefSeason 20 airs every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
Yes, chef!
During Thursday’s episode ofTop Chef World All Stars, the contestants get help from surprising sous chefs — olympians and paralympians. In the exclusive clip above, the four remaining chefs —Buddha Lo, Sara Bradley, Gabriel Rodriguez and Ali Ghzawi — cook alongside the athletic champs in Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower during the last quickfire challenge of the season.
The catch? They’re hidden behind a wall beside each other, so the chef and athlete partners don’t know each other’s identities until the challenge is over. Throughout the clip,the chefs have to instruct the athleteshow to cook a leek-filled dish on their own. When it comes time to judge, both dishes (one from theTop Chefstar and one from the athlete) have to taste identical.
The above video opens up with a hiccup on Lo’s team. His partner, three-time paralympic medalist Hunter Woodhall, has trouble figuring out what a leek is.
Fred Jagueneau/Bravo
“I don’t know what the leeks are!” Woodhall says. Lo helps describe what they look like and he finally identifies it. “It looks like a giant onion! I hope this is a leek.”
In an interview, Lo jokes, “To be honest, I just want to jump over the bench, cook both of our dishes and he can just watch me.”
Ghzawi’s strategy involves a crafty way to keep a consistent flavor as he works alongside five-time paralympic medalist, Mallory Weggemann.
“For the seasoning, I went with measurement spoons because it’s really important to have the same taste,” he says in an interview.
Over at Rodriguez’s table, his partner, three-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee proves her expertise is definitely in gymnastics — not cooking. When theTop Chef Mexicowinner instructs her to use a green chili, Lee says, “I just used the green one…I see a purple one.”
Since she confused the ingredients late into the competition, Rodriguez just accepts the mistake and charges ahead with their dish.
On the other hand, Bradley and her partner, two-time Olympic medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, work together seamlessly as they cook up a chicken dish.
Bravo’s Emmy-winning reality seriesfilmed primarily in Londonfor its 20th season, but the last two episodes find the cheftestants battling it out in Paris.
For the first time ever, the show featured 16 all-star chefs picked from the original U.S. series and its 29 international versions (France, Canada, the Middle East, and Brazil, to name a few). To heat up the competition even more, the cast is made up of only previous winners and finalists.
HostPadma Lakshmi, judgesTom ColicchioandGail Simmonsand renowned culinary experts will crown the winner ofTop ChefWorld All Stars in the finale on June 8.
Top ChefSeason 20 airs every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
source: people.com
