Top Chef - How the Hell is Lisa Still There?

Top Chef has consistently been one of my favorite television shows for the last three years; however, this season has caused me more distress than any of the others. Despite its flaws this year, it has still been really entertaining but last night just about pushed me over the edge. Somehow, the no-talent, super-pessimistic and miserable to be around Lisa made it to the finale over Antonia. Granted, Antonia is not a great chef but she has done herself proud this season with multiple wins. Lisa on the other hand has not.

Lisa has only won 1 out of 26 challenges and has been on the chopping block 6/13 elimination challenges. Yet, through some miracle or back-room deal, she has a chance to win the entire competition. Of course, she will not win because she has absolutely no cooking talent, and Richard and Stephanie are top-notch, creative chefs. The odds of her beating them in any challenge let alone in a challenge featuring a self-created tasting menu is astronomically minuscule. However, just having her in the same finale as those two drastically reduces the show's credibility and makes me question Tom, Padme and Gail's decision making.

If through some freak occurrence Lisa pulls out a victory, I think I can speak for almost all Top Chef fans in saying that next season's audience will drop dramatically.