I didn’t want to do another blow by blow recap and I just now got a chance to watch the show, but I did want to share some thoughts and give the few of us that watch this a place to share.
First of all I thought all three finalists were worthy of the win. I felt like they were setting me up to be sad when Eboni beat Dino. So I was THRILLED when Dino got the win.
The main thing I wanted to talk about was Dino’s need to please his mother. I’ve seen a lot of this in my younger years as a fag hag. Many, many, many dates with my gay friends where the only thing they every wanted was acceptance and love from their mothers. I’m thrilled that all my younger gay friends are coming up in a time where acceptance is increasing.
I would like to say I have NO IDEA about Dino’s sexual preferences nor to I know him at all or have any reason to speculate. He could be straight as an arrow.
I am simply saying he has the same need for acceptance from his mother as I have witnessed in many a conversation in my lifetime. So it was of particular notice to me that his mother didn’t have much to say about her son. His father did all the talking and seemed like a proud father. I’m hoping maybe she was just camera shy and didn’t really want to be on camera but wanted to be there for her son.
I was thrilled when she whispered in his ear that she was proud of him. I hope that really happened as I don’t believe any conversation on reality show when I don’t see their lips moving.
Anyway, I’m THRILLED for Dino. He seems like such a gentle spirit. I really wanted him to win, but I would have been equally happy with any of these finalists. It was a great season. Thanks for watching with me.
I was rooting for Eboni. Maybe it was the Chicago connection. She was really good and I don’t know if an African American has ever won. Dino’ dishes looked great. The other guy made pretty plates. They all were deserving of being the final 3. I think I was more ecstatic about Joe being back. I really miss Joe on here.
It’s rare TT when you & I agree about the winner.
Great season with good chefs.
Sons mess up in life, it is disappointing and painful for most Moms. Possibly it is redemption that Dino is seeking. His Mom looked very proud of him and guessing just wants him to be happy.
I haven’t had time to watch the finale yet but I’m so happy Dino won. I’ve been rooting for him.
BABY DOLL! Sooooo happy for Dino. Was rooting for him. His Mom was there when they had a family member come surprise them during the Mystery Box challenge so you could see she clearly adores him.
I was rooting for Dino as well, he always seemed like a kind young man. I think Chef Joe was Team Dino and very impressed with him. I too noticed how quiet and almost unemotional his mom was throughout the evening, I had thought while watching she was very shy. I was not a fan of Eboni, I did not the attitude of hers. Jason too seems very kind.
I wanted Shaun to win last year, and he did. Both he and Dino, left trash talk, attitudes behind and let their cooking do the talking. In these two individuals the nice guys finished first
I thought they had a great final three this season. Jason floundered in the end a bit. That was hard to watch. Eboni really grew a lot as far as her cooking skills went this season, but she did have a bad attitude here and there.
Dino is just adorable and think he will go on to do great things.
I agree, he’s adorable and will do great things