Hootie!!
I tell you, in my personal opinion, Stefan deserved the axe. He had more things wrong with every component of his dishes. Hosea made a far superior gumbo and Stefan couldn't even "lower himself" to give him props for that, calling it disgusting. Being cocky is one thing, being an egomaniac is quite another. I hope he does not win, although I still believe he is the best overall cook. Losing will give him some much need humility.

IF they can bend the rules and bring Jeff back, I think they should have bent the rules and kept Jeff after his strong performance. What would be wrong with a 4 person finale?! Or even 5?

Bringing Jeff back was totally FIXED! But he deserved it. I am mad that he did not stay. There was nothing wrong with his meal...nothing. Did you see everyone's faces when the judges were complimenting him?

I am the only one on Fafa, I know, that does not think Carla should be there. (preparing for all the backlash) I love her personality. She rocks. But I just havent seen what all the cooking greatness is. They always show her floundering and missing something. Now, if I could taste it...

Hosea is boring, but he can cook complex dishes. I am fine with him in the finals.

I just think it should have been Hosea, Jeff and Stefan. Or eliminate Hosea and insert Fabio. He was at a disadvantage for not knowing the food and flavor.

Yes, Stefan is cocky. But I think he should be there over everyone else, based on everything he has done.

My gosh, what I would have given to be a guest at that masquerade ball, just so I could stalk all the tables!

That had to have been the best set of menus put together I've seen on this show to date. I was practically chewing on my Snuggie, er, I mean "blanket", it made me so hungry!

LMAO @ Thai's Snuggie...

Mrtini, I think Carla is one of those ones who the editors chopped out a lot in the beginning, so you didn't see what she had been cooking. She is a trained chef, and doesn't seem to know what she is doing and kind of gets on with it without much drama, so until the end here she hasn't had much air time. I have a feeling she was laying low at first and not making ridiculous comments, so she didn't get included much. I think of all the Chefs she would probably be the best to work for as sou-chef, etc

I think it will come down to Stefan and Carla unless one of them chokes (a la Richard Blaise). Hosea has a habit of sometimes not seeing the forest for the trees, so I bet he will have some minor thing go wrong that screws up his whole meal.

ECB I couldn't even imagine Carla as my chef I would never get anything done, though I agree with her philosophy cook simple with love.

As for Jeff, I hate when they bring back eliminated people on reality shows because they lost for a reason. But I was glad that he got to redeem himself since he was one of my favorites.

RIP Fabio :(

Carla is my girl, she's gonna win this whole thing. If she does'nt win i'll bet she get something almost as good.