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When this simple food was transformed into something much more profound.
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When we were reminded that we should never underestimate the potential of a condiment.
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When this contestant got deeper than he probably intended.
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Whenever the wait for judges to deliberate got savage AF.
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And when some people just couldn't take the heat.
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Whenever this contestant started to break under pressure.
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When this poor chef made an inexcusable mistake.
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And when the food really started to become an art.
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When they routinely like to remind us of the core of the show.
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When the challenges presented hit too close to home.
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When the junior contestants prove that they're no joke.
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And when the personal backstories are riddled with plot twists.
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When John was beyond relatable.
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And when he was the most brutally honest contestant ever.
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When Scott chose the harshest way to say goodbye to a contestant.
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And when the food chose to speak for itself.
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When it's more than just cooking, it's a battle.
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When this small critique felt like a much more loaded opinion.
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When some contestants will do anything to not be sent home.
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And when they really start to show their true colours.
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When Bonnie was the real winner.
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Whenever contestants have shared their inspiring words of wisdom.
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When ingredients can be used both metaphorically and literally.
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And when Hooni was all of us when gossip just isn't juicy enough.
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When this contestant's work ethic was truly inspiring.
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When Alex's unimpressed icy stare should've had all the men shaking in their boots.
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And whenever the judges reveal that they actually get just as anxious and invested as we do.
