singakidd This show is unbelievably predictable if he was going to win every show, he should've just gotten a cooking show of his own. This was just a wast.

DKosty123 This show is the ultimate ego trip for Bobby Flay. It takes place on his home turf, he only has to win 1 round while any challenger has to win 2 rounds, and the judges from round 1 are not judging the final round. The only challenger advantage is they get to name their "signature" dish for Bobby Flay to make. Often Flay does seem to win though recently I saw him lose twice. There are always two judges who make things exciting by bothering Flay during the second round as he goes up against their choice chef to challenge him. Some of his major pests show up for more than one show. I'm going to retire Bobby Flay, but you know this does make cooking fun. Flay gets to name the food the challengers work with in the first round, and some of his choices are pretty outrageous. The humor is what makes this fun. It's like co-workers who like their job jabbing each other, trying to beat the big straw dog, Bobby Flay, in his own dog pound. When he gets beaten, it is just as fun as when he wins.When Flay wins, they give him a final word. Reminds me of Jerry Springer's routine, though there is little knowledge spoken in either instance.

Mary A I was very disappointed in this program. The set up was all over the place. What is up with the sound effects from the audience? I felt as if this was just put together as a filler to cover a time slot. Seriously... It was a distraction. Why do the chefs get up from their chair to talk to the contestants? If its supposed to be contest that would be a distraction. The comments were just off the chain. The contestants appear to be a great chef, but the bragging rights to say that they beat Bobby Flay is not that great for lowering of standards. Its almost a waste of time to watch. I really like Bobby Flay, great chef. This was as if he lowered his standards to put on a program.

DEBORAH SMIT Every time I watch this show, they emphasize that the judges are completely unbiased. Yet, while they are critiquing the plates, the 2 chefs are standing there in front of them and grimacing when their plates receive any sort of criticism. The number of times this happens, and Bobby Flay wins, is extraordinary. The judges should judge without any influences - i.e. the chefs and audience. Its disappointing, and becoming very predictable. Also, there is a lot of times when Bobby's dish is NOT the best, yet he wins. Same happens in Iron Chef - I stopped watching because it didn't make sense - several of the guest chefs deserved to win. All quite political. Starts to resemble the Oscars.....