I Just Learned A Wild Chopped BTS Fact For The First Time, And There’s Apparently A Cursed Bowl on Set

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As a devoted fan of Chopped, I can confidently say that my admiration for the show has reached new heights after learning some mind-boggling behind-the-scenes facts from none other than 2017 champion Brooke Siem. The tales she shared with Business Insider have given me a whole new perspective on this culinary battlefield, and I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation as I watch the show.

“One of the most exciting reality shows currently available on Max is ‘Chopped’. Each chef must create dishes using bizarre combinations of ingredients to win the top prize, making for an edge-of-your-seat viewing experience. However, former 2017 ‘Chopped’ champion Brooke Siem has revealed some fascinating facts about her time on the show that give me a fresh perspective on it. For instance, there is a supposedly cursed bowl on set.

As a devoted fan, I’d share that New York-based pastry chef, restaurateur, and writer Brooke Siem was a contestant on the 2017 episode of “Chopped” titled “Chocolate Obsession.” The chefs were tasked with creating dishes using chocolate combined with the show’s mystery ingredients such as soft-shell crabs, purple spinach, dark chocolate seaweed candy, and others.

According to folklore, there is a particular bowl in the Chopped kitchen that often leads to elimination for the unlucky chef who selects it. The producers wouldn’t reveal the exact identity of this bowl to me, but I managed to avoid using it during my time on the show. Whenever an unfortunate chef does pick it, they are usually sent home.

It’s bizarre! I must figure out how to identify that bowl separately so I don’t end up being the unlucky chef. Somehow, it seems that this troublesome bowl needs to be kept in a unique location known only to the show producers. The fact that every chef who has used it has lost on the show makes me curious about its mysterious past. Thankfully, Brooke Siem avoided using it.

Here’s another fascinating tidbit from an Emmy-worthy series that cleared up a longstanding question for me regarding confessionals in top reality shows. As it turns out, on the show Chopped, Brooke Siem revealed that interviews are conducted post-competition, not before as I had assumed.

As you progress deeper into the contest, your exit interview becomes lengthier since you need to revisit each stage and discuss it as if it’s still ongoing. For me, the task was keeping a straight face while discussing how I was convinced I was being eliminated after the first round despite my triumph.

It’s quite a task to narrate your entire cooking competition experience live, without giving away that you are the winner. As Brooke Siem pointed out, it can be particularly tough for the eliminated chef to stay positive during interviews after being sent home. I used to believe these interviews took place between major events on the show, but it seems they occur while contestants are still dealing with the highs and lows of their performances in the competition.

Another fascinating detail Brooke Siem shared about the show Chopped is that the numbered stations are assigned randomly. This means where each contestant cooks significantly impacts their experience since being near or far from the pantry affects how much time they’ll spend running back and forth within a specified timeframe. It can certainly be nerve-wracking to end up at an unlucky station, but it also presents a challenge that, if overcome, makes victory even more rewarding. Here’s hoping you draw the station far from the dreaded bowl!

Whenever you believe you’ve mastered the details about your beloved culinary program, figures like Brooke Siem surprise you with intriguing behind-the-scenes tidbits that make you reconsider your initial interest. For me, I need to keep my eyes peeled for that elusive dish! If you’re a fan of Chopped, you can catch reruns on The Food Network. You can also enjoy your favorite episodes on Hulu and Max with your subscription.

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2024-11-22 21:37