“I’m so over it” — Top Chef fans share disappointment over Cesar’s elimination 

Massimo Piedimonte, a fan favorite, was eliminated just before the finale of Top Chef Season 22 last week, and César Murillo's loss this week added to viewer disappointment. Both chefs' remarkable inventiveness and reliable performances have won them accolades from viewers. Their exits have created a noticeable vacuum and sparked discussion about the process used to evaluate the competition. Questions have been raised about the fairness of recent eliminations, particularly in light of incidents like Massimo's technically perfect trout and César's audacious use of Milanese ingredients.

During a competitive culinary round with an Italian theme, César was eliminated. The judges found Bailey Sullivan's meal to be more appealing than the well-prepared plate with gorgonzola, which led both hosts and viewers to wonder about the standards being used. It was particularly unexpected that Bailey defeated César in this penultimate match, considering the pressure. Viewers thought that selections based on merit might have been overshadowed by production choices.

Fans are expressing doubts about the season's trajectory after two consecutive significant eliminations. Many people think that by keeping Bailey in the race, the show's producers purposefully avoided sending an all-male final three, while others share their disappointment.

An admirer of Top Chef shared,

"ugh... cesar got eliminated. i'm so over it. #topchef"

Another fan posted on X,

"i'm so damn tired of this shyt. i know they didnt want an all male finale. UGHHHH. cesar deserved to go! so creative and innovative. so p*ssed off at the judges right now #BYE #topchef

Another comment read

"realizing that next week i won’t get to hear césar talk about foraging, plants, or being inspired by nature’s endless bounty #topchef,"

Many fans of Top Chef also mentioned how it would have been Bailey going home instead of Cesar.

A netizen shared,

"I’m bummed for Cesar, he put cooked Bailey so many times. He should be in the finale 😥 #TopChef."

an X user expressed,

"Not gonna lie, I really want César to go to the finale. There's something about Bailey and her cooking that I'm just not vibing. Ultimately, I want Tristan to win the whole thing. #topchef."

César gets eliminated in Top Chef Season 22 Finale Part 1

In the tragic conclusion of his journey, César Murillo was the last chef ousted in the two-part finale of Top Chef Season 22. He served a butternut squash casserole with gorgonzola and sage pesto during the pivotal third cooking round. Although the judges praised its robust flavors, Bailey Sullivan's crispy polenta gratinata ultimately defeated it to earn a place in the final four.

Despite his disappointment at being removed, César maintained his pride in his development on the show, emphasizing his personal and professional advancements, including his first trip to Europe. Bailey, Shuai Wang, and Tristen Epps advance to the grand finals after his departure.

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Stay tuned to watch who takes home the big win of Top Chef Season 22.

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