[ElSapo]

I'll say this - this finale episode impressed me. From two previous polls it was obvious the majority of viewers hated Hung. And also obvious, if we believe what the producers showed us, that he was best.

I think the right chef won, and the show did not force that the winner be contrite or humble. Hung was confident, and maybe annoying, but he was also always humble in front of great chefs.

Most amazing: during the live portion, when asked what the contestants thought, Casey's first words were essentially, "it wasn't my night, I'm not going to win."

The head judge's first words, translated: "You're right."

This show really dispelled some of my cynicism about what may go on behind the scenes.