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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our family watched this season of Top Chef together and we were really into it.  Not only was the food amazing and the setting stunning, but we really enjoyed the esprit de corps among the contestants, even as they were competing so vigorously.  After the judges decided to have the top 3 go on to the final, I would have been happy to see any of them go on to win the big enchilada (so to speak).  Now that the news about Gabe is out there, I certainly wish Gabe had not been named Top Chef.  Someone who treats his staff in a punitive, unethical and selfish manner -- whether in the context of sexual harassment or otherwise -- doesn't deserve the title of Top Chef.  I know there are those who take the view that Gabe won on his cooking and that his actions with regard to staff shouldn't be part of the decision.  But, Dawn's food was clearly amazing too (as was Shota's) and yet she was criticized all along for other factors -- most notably the repeated plating mistakes. Being a chef involves all aspects of what happens in the kitchen and FOH as well (see "Restaurant Wars"). At this point, stripping Gabe of the title and declaring Dawn and Shota co-winners might be the appropriate action.  Certainly, Gabe should not be involved in the show as a returning judge or in any other capacity.

As far as Gabe's comments about his family, the photos and the phone call, I'm going to assume the best here and believe that he and his wife were working on healing their relationship and moving forward.  I hope they'll be able to do that and I hope that Gabe's career as a chef (though not Top Chef) can continue once he atones for his actions and demonstrates a commitment to reforming his behavior.  I'm not sure how that can be measured or monitored, but I do think people deserve a second chance if they're willing to make amends.         [/quote]

You really never know what goes on in other people’s marriages. I have seen stuff that I would not want in my marriage but works for the couple. So who knows if he needs to work on the relationship or atone for his actions. [/quote]

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