Beware - Cooking Show Alert ! !
I watched four seasons of the US reboot of the British culinary show.
Eventually, I abandoned the US show in disgust. It was fraudulent, it was rigged, it was bait n hate.
The US FOX “reality" version was not about improving cooking skills, the focus was pseudo drama.
The hosts (presenters) ought to be ashamed.
One of the contestants (Ben Starr) had a revealing blog about what went on behind the scenes of the FOX trolls.
In comments, numerous souls suggested the Australian version.
MasterChef Australia S01 - 2009 - 7/10
From=the onset, when one contestant made a dismissive comment about another’s dish, the host gently chastised him with, “We’re not about that, mate. We are not that kind of show.”
This set a bar. Then there were elements omitted from US version because they were "boring."
After a contestant was eliminated, the two host chefs gave remaining contestants a “Master Class.”
Top recipes with tricks and technique how to prepare.
When a winning team ate at a trendy restaurant, afterward they entered the restaurant kitchen to learn how to cook the dishes. Once a contestant won an individual challenge, they got to square off against a celebrity chef.
The challenger invariably lost, but they were coached and helped throughout.
This was how those home chefs picked up their “skills.”
Were there unseen backstage dramas, rivalries, other problems?
Cram 20 souls together and, of course, there will be friction. Those were not aired.
To its credit, the Australian version focused on individuals helping and supporting each other.
For viewers who prefer the positive experience, MC Australia is for you.
Those who prefer animosity, backstabbing, grudges (know thyself) MC USA is your poison.
