I did catch the charity cook-off, but I missed the first new episode with the new chefs. As Greysfang said, I'm sure I'll have many opportunities to watch.
Yes, I still hate Marcel. Thanks to him, I had several wads of paper to pick up after the show as I had lobbed them at the tv when he was on. And I still think Elia needs some mental help.....white hair?
And I think Sam had an unfair advantage.....the judge (little short fellow with dark hair and glasses?) wants in his pants........Sojiita, could you be impartial when judging him?

er....his food, I mean....