I would much rather those two had stayed than the COCKtail people

I think what we have seen has been greatly contrived. (I doubt that many of the events actually happened in the sequence they were shown.
I think the producers have "concocted" a series in which they wanted peaks and troughs, ups and downs, drama and surprises. So they manipulated it.
From programme 1 I would say we have deliberately been led up the wrong path - in order to surprise us later.
For  instance, making Nathan look bad so that towards the end of the series they could surprise us with his efficiency.
I also strongly doubt that the diners in the restaurants are complete strangers. I believe many are there by invitation, and some are prompted to complain or act in a certain way.
Too much of a set-up to be convincing. There is very little genuine "fly-on-the-wall" stuff here.
Chris has been the best cook throughout the series.
...oh! and Sarah Willingham should not be allowed to take her hair anywhere near food.

That's food for thought, Brisket

Who is going to be tuning in for the final tonight then?
I have a very horrible feeling the blagging winkers are going to win.

I'll be watching Moomin (and probably muttering to myself and getting frustrated at the same time.)

OMG - that risotto

Nooooooo - not now, surely?

That butler who lectures them on how to carry a plate is scary... I would tell him to piss off

I do love rare beef

nice souffles

Its an outrage if they win because of the cocktail now...

I agree Meaty... there is no way they should win

Piss off

Whaaaaaaaat

Contrived and edited to deliberately deceive the viewers right to the end.
Considering how fastidious Raymonde Blanc, David Moore and Sara Willingham are, it is amazing that she is still allowed to drape her wild locks above the food.
I get a strong feeling of being conned.
The winners and judges deserve each other.
For my part I would happily go to eat Chris's food, and even engage in banter with Nathan.
Poor series.

Worra load of sh*t!    I loved, loved, loved that programme up to now and was so excited about the new series.  What a let down, what a farce.   It's not about being a chef, it's about being a restauranteur?  Why bother having them cook then?   Poor show, Raymond... the pedestal I had you on is wobbling and I'd STILL like to poke the po-faced, starchy knickers Willingham in the eye.

I recorded it earlier and have just watched it. I agree with Kaffy.

what an outcome!Did the lady wotserface know that there was flour in her cocktail as it was made using the souffle mix!

We were conned.

Will have more to say on the matter when I have calmed down.

Firstly, I'm embarrassed and ashamed that before this series started I recommended it to people as something they should watch, after immensely enjoying the last two series.
What must they think of my taste in viewing after that shambles of a series?
 
Secondly, seems like proper chefs needn't have bothered applying. Maybe the contestants should be pot noodle eaters and microwave meals for one lovers.


I could go on and on, but I think the people who read this thread all feel the same way anyway.

It was a really disappointing end to the series - I don't reckon the winkers chances of success out there in the real world

Would you want to eat anything (if he can cook anything?) prepared and cooked by that smarmy git with the floppy hair and dirty fingernails?

No I wouldn't Moomin

I agree with everything people have said..... NO way should those two should have won.... it was a farce!! in fact they should have gone out ages ago!! They couldn't cook, didn't try,  and from all I saw the only thing they could do half passably was mix drinks! Total set up, IMO... which spoilt a decent show!!!