Iron Chef America Analysis II

After viewing most of the episodes since my first Iron Chef Analysis, I have a few highlights and low lights to share.

Scott Campbell proved me correct in  my previous analysis - he was really off the mark at best.  He never really presented a challenge to Molto. In fact, I thought he was awful.  Huffing and puffing around the kitchen in an effort to place as many ingredients on the plate as humanly possible, he actually received one of the lowest panel scores I've seen to date.  Again, this show would benefit from better challengers and more meaningful matchups.

I can't wait to see Cat Cora.  Not because of the whole "first woman Iron Chef" angle, but because Alex Lee, formerly of Daniel, is going to give her a real workout.  I think he could beat most Iron Chefs, but somehow it's hard to see the "first woman Iron Chef" losing. Either way, I do think I'll make an effort to catch this one.

Sideline reporter Kevin is even more clueless than previous commentors in my last report noted.  In a rerun of the Bayless v. Flay battle, I've heard Bayless tell Kevin: "WWWOOH...Can I get a better pronunciation of the peppers, please?" Kevin, looking sheepish says something to the effect of : "Sorry Chef, teach me how to say them."  Dude.  Kevin.  He uses the same chilies in his books and TV show. Ever think of doing some research before the show? We need a more interesting sideline reported who can really add some life to the show.

Aside from these critiques, I still enjoy it and think the next season could be even better after they work out some of these kinks.

Comments

[Jason]

They should have Simon from American Idol as a judge to spice up the bland endings.

[james]

that dude kevin is really lame.