I’m not sure where to start. This episode seems to be a little on the over-edited side. I’m not sure everyone got the best cut, after all, a story arc has to be told. But no matter, let’s address the heart of it:
Do I think Angelo was throwing Kenny et al. under the bus? Of course. Do I think it’s fair? Maybe. Do I think it says a lot about character (or lack thereof)? Yes.
I’m disappointed because I tend to take the side of the jackass with talent. As I said before, a lot of fans begin lashing out at contestants because of personality and not because of skill. I think that with great skill comes a little latitude and a modicum of arrogance is warranted. Therefore, I tend to defend the obnoxious ones as long as their technique is proportional to their attitude. But throwing someone under the bus? I can’t condone that.
That being said, we can all agree that as much “Alpha male” smack as Kenny spoke, he should take responsibility for not providing a real vegetable. Even a cursory examination of previous seasons lets you know that if your teammates have immunity, you have to step up and make the decisions.
As far as Jacqueline: you never had a chance. Nice as a person as you may be, you have to be pathologically deluded to think you’re not going to be outclassed by some of the serious chefs that enter this competition. Did you see the past few seasons? Did you really think you were Voltaggio / Gillespie / Blais / Hung caliber here?
I hate to be mean, but it’s true.