Did you also think Chef Kevin Lee was robbed in the Tournament of Champions Season 6 quarterfinals?

Tournament of Champions Season 6 saw Chef Kevin Lee's elimination during the quarterfinals. He faced Chef Antonia Lofaso during the challenge, after which, with a minor difference, he was eliminated.

As fans already know, the Tournament of Champions features experienced and skilled culinary chefs. Kevin Lee was one of the strong participants. His elimination left the fans in shock. While he scored 85, Chef Antonia with 88 points won the challenge and advanced in the competition.

If Chef Kevin Lee were to advance in the show's quarterfinals, he would have made it to the show's finale. With his experience and passion, he might even have won the culinary championship. Some fans thought Chef Kevin Lee was robbed after his quarterfinals defeat against Chef Antonia.

Tournament of Champions Season 6: Chef Kevin Lee's shocking elimination, and "What could have been" if he were not to be eliminated

Viewers who have been following Chef Kevin Lee's journey must understand how talented and passionate a chef he is. Based in Oklahoma City, Kevin is a renowned chef. With his unique styling of blending Korean-inspired flavors with modern techniques, his dishes truly stand out.

With his achievements and experience that he has gained while working with prestigious hotels and chefs, he was invited to the epic Tournament of Champions. Since his debut round on the culinary competition, Chef Kevin Lee showed he was among the chefs who were to beat the randomizer.

Balanced spices, texture, and elegant presentations for each of his prepared dishes won viewers' hearts. Among the cheftestants who advanced to the sixth season's quarterfinals, Chef Kevin Lee was one of the strong contestants. With his consistency, innovative dishes, and unique styling, he has it all that a winner possesses.

For the quarterfinals, Chef Kevin Lee prepared flat bean polenta with a port cheek ragu. With that, he also made a pork cheek and cabbage egg too. The judges appreciated pork cheeks' tenderness.

For his dish, Kevin received a total of 85 points. Out of those 43 points for taste while 34 for ingredients used from the randomizer, and 8 for presentation. While his dish was appreciated by the judges, Chef Antonia received 88 points. It resulted in Chef Kevin Lee's elimination.

While leaving the show, he joked that he wanted to return to the show, but as long as Antonia was there, he wouldn't. That's why he told her that she should win the current season of Tournament of Champions. So that later, he can come back when she's not there.

"As long as she's not here, I'll be back," said Chef Kevin Lee.

With the dishes Chef Kevin Lee had prepared over the course of his time on the Food Network show, he left an unforgettable mark. After such talented and well-deserved chefs are eliminated, it leaves fans thinking about the "What could have been" if it were not for the particular elimination.

As for Chef Kevin Lee, if he had not been eliminated during the quarterfinals, he surely would have made it to the finale. His ability to keep calm during the challenges and mastery over the flavors are undeniable.

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Fans can enjoy the sixth season of Tournament of Champions on Food Network.

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