Hell’s Kitchen: Day 13
“Who would have thought this was going to be the top three?” - Corey
I have to agree with Corey. While I actually thought that Corey might make it to the top three (she was strong many weeks and seemed to have the attitude of someone who makes the final three on reality shows), I wasn’t sure about Christina. Sure, she seems to have the cooking skills of any of the other contestants and has won several challenges, I just thought that when it came down to the nitty-gritty, she would screw up one too many times. But she’s actually the secret talent of everyone who appeared this season.
And Petrozza? I like him and kinda want him to win, but I thought he would have been gone long ago because while he’s competent in the kitchen, he’s too nice and unassuming, and the nice people rarely win these shows. And he’s a mess too, which Chef Ramsay has pointed out many times. But here we are at Day 13, with Corey, Petrozza, and Christina vying for the title.
This is the week that the families visit. I always wonder why everyone cries so much during these things. I can understand it on Survivor, since the contestants are in the middle of nowhere and going through hardship. But the Hell’s Kitchen players are in nice digs in Hollywood and probably won’t be away from their loved ones for too long. Once I’d like to see a contestant say something like “oh, shit, you invited my mother?” Petrozza kinda loses it and can’t believe that his dad and girlfriend are actually there. He keeps saying “I can’t believe it!” Um, OK.
The families have a meal with Chef Ramsay prepares, and then when the loved ones leave they have to recreate it. Christina catches on and tries to figure out what’s in the dish. Corey gets the sauce right but the meat wrong, so it’s down to Petrozza and Christina, and Christina wins. This wasn’t an easy challenge, not knowing what the heck was in the dish beyond the obvious.
Christina gets to go to dinner with her parents and Ramsay, while Ramsay forces Corey and Petrozza to not only clean the bar, but to also chop giant blocks of ice. There must be a ice cube shortage in Los Angeles. Corey pretends the ice is Jen. The ice whines and complains and doesn’t communicate well with Corey.
For the service, each person has to run the pass themselves, so Ramsay gives them lessons in yelling/swearing.
Some observations:
- My favorite moment of the night is when JP examines the glasses that Petrozza has cleaned, looking at them closely like the guy who looked really close at the hanging chads during the 2000 election.
- Corey seems to be the only one trash talking the others.
- Ramsay calls Petrozza a “lump,” but he means it affectionately. He calls Christina a “cheerleader,” which she doesn’t like. Corey has to force herself not to laugh.
- There’s no way I believe Christina screwed up on purpose to make Petrozza look bad. It would make Christina look incompetent if anything, especially at this stage of the game.
- I have to admit I agree with Corey that Christina has an annoying, high pitched voice when she’s running the hot plate. I wouldn’t want to hear that all night.
- Favorite quote: “Nice girls don’t make great chefs.” - Chef Ramsay
Ramsay breaks it down like this: Corey does well on meat, but bad on the pass. Christina was great on the pass, but crap at her station. Petrozza was so-so on the pass.
I actually guessed how this was going to go, right down to Petrozza being the first person in the final (he really does deserve it). And I even guessed that Corey would go home. Christina deserves to be in the final. She’s talented and you can picture her growing by leaps and bounds.
Next week: the other chefs return, Petrozza and Christina go to NYC, and Jen scowls.
Paris Hilton’s Masquerade Ball
Paris Hilton’s Masquerade Ball
Back home in Los Angeles following a New York City trip filled with filming, Paris Hilton got all dolled up on Sunday night for the “My New BFF” Masquerade Ball at Kress in Hollywood.
Accompanying the socialite turned reality star were boyfriend Benji Madden, sister Nicky and parents, Kathy and Rick, all there for the filming of Paris’ upcoming cable show.
Opening up his heart about Ms Hilton, Benji Madden recently told press: “Paris is my best friend. I’ve never been so happy. Nothing worries me in life anymore. When you find that best friend, that love, all your worries kind of go away.”
The Good Charlotte rocker continued: “Your work gets better and everything you do, you have someone supporting you and she’s that for me. I’ve never been supported so much. I’m a lucky guy.”
Alphabeat - Boyfriend Video and Lyrics
Boyfriend by Alphabeat, Music Video and Lyrics
“Boyfriend” is the debut release by Alphabeat.
The song is the 6th track taken from ‘Alphabeat’, the debut album from the Danish band Alphabeat.
For its debut release in Europe, the album will be titled This Is Alphabeat.
The song “Boyfriend” is the 4th track on European edition album.
Here is the official video, listen and enjoy!
Alphabeat - Boyfriend Lyrics
Oh yeah you look at me
When my baby
Is taking my hand ev’ry walking and talking
And my parents
They don’t wanna see me
My friends say I’m uncool
But I let love rule
Oh yeah
It’s just because I’m crazy in love
crazy in love
Oh yeah
It’s just because I’m crazy in love
crazy in love
Oh no
Don’t you touch my boyfriend
He’s not your boyfriend
He’s mine
Oh no
Don’t you touch my boyfriend
He’s not your boyfriend
He’s mine
Oh yeah you look at me
When my baby
Is taking my hand every walking and talking
A-and my parents
They don’t wanna see me
My friends say I’m uncool
But I let love rule
Oh yeah
It’s just because I’m crazy in love
crazy in love
Oh no
Don’t you touch my boyfriend
He’s not your boyfriend
He’s mine
Oh no
Don’t you touch my boyfriend
He’s not your boyfriend
He’s mine
This boy really drives you mad
And you know that ain’t bad, oh yeah
You love him till you die
This boy really drives you mad
And you know that ain’t bad, oh yeah
You love him till you die
This boy really drives you mad
And you know that ain’t bad, oh yeah
You love him till you die
Don’t you touch my boyfriend
He’s not your boyfriend
He’s mine
Oh no
Don’t you touch my boyfriend
He’s not your boyfriend
He’s mine
Oh no
O-o-oh
o-o-oh
o-o-o-i-o-i-oh
o-o-o-i-oh
O-o-oh
o-o-oh
o-o–o-i-o-i-oh
o-o-o-i-oh
Alphabeat - Boyfriend Song Information
Released in Denmark on October 1, 2007, in United Kingdom TBA, 2008
Recorded 2007
Gotham Tonight Profiles Bruce Wayne
Gotham Tonight Profiles Bruce Wayne
The Pitch: A new episode of Gotham City’s Gotham Tonight looks at the tragic, mysterious, and flamboyant life of billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. Born into enormous wealth, Bruce’s life changed forever when he witnessed the shooting deaths of his parents in downtown Gotham. GCN’s premier news program looks at Bruce’s life then, and now. Gotham Tonight gets exclusive comment from District Attorney Harvey Dent, who’s rumored to be dating Bruce’s old friend Rachel Dawes. And GT also examines the ascent of Bruce Wayne to CEO of Wayne Enterprises - what is the economic giant planning now? Take a tour of Wayne’s new penthouse level apartment and more!