scottsdad Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm actually not blaming Marcus too much. It's the whole premise of the show - it's scowling at the contestants for being untidy, for producing food that isn't quite right. There's no encouragement (from any of the judges). Ordinary Masterchef, for all it's looking tired, at least has people smiling a bit and enjoying cooking. These guys look like if they don't produce a food masterclass, they'll be set upon by a swarm of slavering wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Hutchwright Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 At the risk of sounding like the total Michel fanboy I am, he was always very encouraging and could generally find something positive to say about just about any debacle dished up to him. I know that some considered him too nice, but you had Monica, with her arsenal of withering looks and comments, there to be the scary one. A good contrast of light and shade, which I felt worked well. Then you had Gregg being Gregg.The Marcus and Monica dynamic isn't one I'm particularly enjoying on these initial viewings though. It's all a bit too staid and humourless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Hutchwright Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Marcus may be Michelin starred, but I'd personally feel uncomfortable eating food prepared by a man with such hairy arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 What have they stuck up her bum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm finding Marcus to be, if anything, a bit less dislikeable than Michel. Not a great series so far though. And why are there so few women in it this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdogunderdog underdog Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not a patch on Masterchef Australia: The Professionals that was on a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Not a patch on Masterchef Australia: The Professionals that was on a while back. No, gonna disagree here. I thought the Austrailian professionals one was really boring. Except the first guy to get eliminated of course...and his rant against the judges as Marco asked him to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footiechick Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Chris is a wee twat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff14 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Delighted that Chris fellow went out. Absolute roaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Have to add to the delight about that smug wee rat Chris being chucked out. Not as smug as Sean Pertwee's voiceover, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I think Marcus comes across as a nice bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Have to add to the delight about that smug wee rat Chris being chucked out. Not as smug as Sean Pertwee's voiceover, mind. I've seen Pertwee in various TV dramas and don't recall his voice being as gravelly. Does he do these voiceovers at 9am after a heavy night of fags and spirits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footiechick Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I was at 'Marcus' for lunch yesterday at The Berkeley. It was excellent. (superb staff too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footiechick Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Ben's a contender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 That was by far the strongest week of the lot so far. One of those four will win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footiechick Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Pleased for Jamie - go on son!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Well, that's the semi finals done with. Went on for a week longer than it should have but the five who have made it to finals week will all fancy their chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Psychosis Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Surprisingly I've really warmed to Waring. The standard of the competition seems a bit lower this year, no one seems to be consistently doing really excellent food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Jamie is very likeable, Brian is a typically dour Aberdonian but I am absolutely delighted that two Scots are through. Luciana the canoe-head is away - huzzah! All she could cook were Brazilian dishes that nobody had heard of or could pronounce and she was almost through as the least worst every round. I had Jonathon down as winner so very surprised he went out yesterday (or the day before if you watch it in real time). I totally agree about Marcus Smugbeard. He brings nothing to the table but a withering negativity, and of course Harmonica Monica has that market cornered with far more panache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 A wee cameo from Michel Roux Jr tonight. I miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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