Chef's Outburst Gets Them in Trouble | Top Chef: All-Stars

Jennifer Carroll entered the first series of Top Chef: All-Stars as one of the favourites after an impressive run in Top Chef season 6 in Las Vegas. However, her confused eggs and bacon dish, her loyalty to Jamie, and a feisty confrontation at the judge's table meant that Jen was eventually asked to pack her knives and go after just one episode.
Is this the most shocking elimination in Top Chef history?
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[@VanManDamn]

The outburst at the end is almost comedic 🤣🤣🤣

[@tiaratauaese6197]

Im so confused why people be mad when others seek medical treatment. Whether its minor or major its still injury. If production say to go Im not gonna risk not having my wound properly looked at.

[@tiaratauaese6197]

@C L i ACTUALLY do. IM CST that's a certified surgical technician since you obviously care.

[@Shuyin534]

@C L correct me if i'm wrong but if someone suggests you need stitches i don't think bandages will be able to help enough. especially if you're dealing with food and don't wanna get your blood in it.

[@pccjmdg5259]

@C L Also risking the chance for blood to get on the food, especially since they were serving a huge group of people along with children is not something that production would want to risk.

[@artieeznuts]

what i’m saying

[@ayajade6683]

Also hand injuries even if small can require emergency surgery if you hit or severe a tendon. Plus they bleed a lot it's a safety hazard to everyone involved.

[@radaction5743]

Seeing Padma and Katie together is the most surreal Top Chef moment ever.

[@bondfool]

I believe Jen was struggling with substance abuse at this time. That could definitely affect her attitude.

[@christienelson1437]

Damage to one’s hands when one’s a chef is critical. How she cut her hand could have been more serious than others realize. If She had seriously damaged her hand and stayed they would have told her she was dumb and too bad. I am pretty sure she knew she wasn’t the best chef there and choose the wisest option for herself.

[@heidiquayle5054]

Jamie is always a cop out. Remember the chick peas when she refused to send her food because they weren't ready? Someone got sent home when she literally gave the judges nothing. She was like an escape artist and always pointed elsewhere as well.

[@saltwatertaffy7020]

I remember that episode, and when they were looking for her, she was hiding under the table supposedly looking for something. Smh.

[@TheDollyce]

Exactly! I've never seen a chef try sooooo hard to avoid cooking. Jamie sold out her team. And Jen took the fall.

[@NovaLena22]

I loved Jen in her original season. But this meltdown was shocking. The judges were justified in sending her home. Standing up for your dish is one thing. Being hostile and disrespectful in the face of criticism of your dish... in a show that is about judging people on their dishes...is beyond the pale. Their criticisms were based only on the food they were served. Her barbs toward the judges were more personal and showed a lack of professionalism. However, I have to believe this meltdown had more to do with something going on in her personal life. She was nothing but professional and poised in her original season on the show. This behavior came out of nowhere.

[@badnoozbear]

Theres definitely some truth to that, however unless you're in her shoes on national tv and show that level of excellence, its easy to criticize

[@Lisa111999888]

It doesn’t matter how she acted in the previous season. Her true colors showed in this one. She was beyond disrespectful and childish and deserved to leave

[@frankieseward8667]

@@Lisa111999888 she was dealing with substance abuse and alcoholism. That can mess up even the best of people. Look at poor Jon Bonham and Scott Bon.

[@rgwak]

If you question the judges like that, you're gonna be put in your place fast. That said, Jennifer is one of the stronger chefs we've seen on TC, so I get the frustration and disappointment.

[@Frogmommyiester]

As someone who grew up in restaurants, ANY injury needs to be handle immediately not just ducked tape or whatever. Blood cant be in food. So terrible of these people.

[@maxx6381]

Cause gloves dont exist

[@anufoalan]

@@maxx6381 ever seen a nitrile glove fill up with blood and then burst? It would be even worse than just tainting one dish it would legitimately contaminate the whole kitchen

[@christopherjones4961]

She acted with the arrogance of someone who you can't teach...she wouldn't listen to the Judges, and told them that she was right and they were wrong....What else did she expect to happen? When her dad sees her behavior, he'll tell her that she got second to last because she doesn't know how to be humble and keep her mouth shut....

[@emmsmom1848]

Jen was very arrogant and disrespectful and deserved to be eliminated. She was the same way in the first season she was on too.

[@enzosison3799]

If you fight for a dish that clearly was lackluster and was poorly executed, you show what your standards are.

[@amarieoflothlorien]

Clearly? You didn't taste i so you don't know.

[@badnoozbear]

Have you worked for eric ripert or a 3 star Michelin chef or done the same in your field at that level of excellence?

[@maddielopez8625]

Yup.

[@theprousteffect9717]

The dish was what she wanted it to be, and the judges just didn't like it. That doesn't make it "clearly lackluster."

[@jamesstewart1993]

I always found it miserable of them to worry about her seeking medical treatment..Just because they didn’t seek help doesn’t mean she shouldn’t

[@JC_2311]

That portion was all theater. She likely didn't have a choice as the producers, for variety of reasons, wouldn't let her go on in the kitchen with that wound if medical told them she needed to go to hospital for stitches.

[@bernicetam2766]

Seeing Jens attitude towards the judges really says a lot about her. Stuck up, hard headed, and unable to see anything wrong with what she made for the judges.

[@tolaizard]

I don’t think I feel comfortable hearing these people talking about how they’re cutting appendages and having blood loss and they’re fine with it while they’re preparing food people have to consume…😬

[@Bernardoribei]

I remember watching this and being completely shocked. Jen deserved better. All else, I LOVED seing her talking back to the judges. Get 'em girl lol

[@krislv9219]

That bacon looked rock hard chewy, heavy and meh and the eggs on top like egg shavings…What are you talking about???

[@Bernardoribei]

@@krislv9219 What are YOU talking about, did you eat it?

[@derekmorinaga1594]

If everyone said her eggs were flavorless...then she better get her taste buds checked

[@nick2s]

Anyone who saw the switch in Jennifer's demeanor during her original season will see how it led to this.

[@MorganAFunches]

Even though Jennifers attitude was awful I still didn’t think her elimination was fair. Jamie was the one who chose to sit out because of her finger which she could have easily moved on from!

[@jay1hi547]

Exactly!

[@JohnnyHikesSW]

This is a huge reason why the restaurant industry is such a horrible industry to work in, in any other industry it would be unheard of to tell an employee not to seek medical attention when they’re injured.

[@RonnyDoplo]

@@JohnnyHikesSW bingo

[@NovaLena22]

@@JohnnyHikesSW But no one in authority said that to Jamie. It was the other chefs who criticized her for abandoning the team over a minor injury.

[@ivenstorm]

@@NovaLena22 the flip side is also true. None of her teammates pulled her aside and said "duct tape it and keep playing". Everyone is in it for themselves.

[@Battle_Beard]

If they’re going to have a dedicated medic they should probably go with one who can stitch.

[@ZeranZeran]

"I was SHOCKED" "I made bacon and eggs" Bruh

[@Englishham]

Jamie escaped twice in this season and it's unfair

[@MorganAFunches]

EXACTLY! Even though Jen’s attitude was bad I still thought her elimination was unfair as well as Spike’s! At least they participated in the challenge! Jamie should have been home sooner!

[@jamesperez9665]

she took a challenge and try to do too much on it because Jaime cut herself I agree she shouldn't.wenr.gome.but I feel like this episode they sent her home because of her attitude which is very uncommon on this show

[@667mumble]

Never seen anyone take that big of a bite on the hand that feeds ya

[@princessmarajade6456]

I understand, but also...she needed stitches. I would've left too and this is coming from someone who never misses anything.

[@samcharlie7724]

She went home for wet bacon. I love almost every1 in season 8 All-stars and their all great chefs. Jen had no back up. She is better than that but it's about the food they show or potential. Turning that braise into a sauce???

[@mrenaep]

I was shocked at her elimination and then shocked when she kissed Mike on the lips. I remember thinking they were like dating or something and Googling it when I first saw it lol

[@geddoe316]

I think this elimination was for shock value , to be blunt. Top chef needed to show that "no one was safe"

[@icemouf7480]

KICK ROCKS!....SOME PEOPLE HATE TO BE CRITISISED AND CORRECTED!...BEAT IT!!!

[@kathibudrock4746]

I just thought jen was exhausted

[@jacobiedwards2955]

I think she did it on purpose. She was over the criticism and wanted to go out on her terms because they were prepping for Jaime to go home.

[@Frogmommyiester]

Jen went home because while she stood up for her food. She NEVER said okay thank you for your opinion I will do better next time. She probably would've stayed had she humbled herself a bit.

[@williamponce5907]

Pork belly should always be crispy

[@teridawn50]

Poor Jen, just watching that was embarrassing. Glad she got therapy, she appears much more balanced in recent years, still can't win.

[@julietporter9615]

Love Antonia. Rolling her eyes at Jamie leaving 4 two stitches ...

[@Vendrix86]

ahh yes, Jen displays the Philly garbage trait beautifully here.

[@Goku61394]

I might be wrong but at the 2:12 mark, the lady at the far left was on a few bar rescue episodes as the chef Jon Taffer brought on right?

[@gabecandela]

@goku61394 yes she has been

[@laurenblasik211]

Unless your guts are hanging out, you really don’t need stitches it’s to lessen the appearance of a scar

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

Jen double dipped!! 👎😟

[@burnerbaby26]

Yikes lol

[@SugoiAsano]

When I saw this when it first aired, I thought she cut her thumb like where it connected to the hand and I was like: ;yeah that's pretty serious, she should get stitches" but looking at it now, it was just on the thumb? like she could have bandaged it and finish her part? but everyone's pain tolerance is different and same with how they want to heal. sadly i probably would have just bandaged my thumb because of the pressure even though I'm one to take care of my injuries asap

[@cabronicusmaximuschingonic1062]

Everyone in there is so unlikable. And the faces; FFS, the faces... so PUNCHABLE! Even the judges.

[@jamesmahlon8520]

We have a decision to make probably been at the table. Clearly you don't need to be here because you know more than all of us combined in all of our years in restaurants, we own books. We've written magazine publications, TV shows so you have a nice day young lady. She's extremely rude

[@debbieballard4932]

She is a nightmare

[@danielcraig1745]

2nd to last is a failure still sweetheart thats what her dad would say🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cindys2995]

Jamie was so passive aggressive - what a weakling. I'm a pastry chef and have cut and burned my hands SO many times it's ridiculous. Catering a job and I KEEP going!

[@seanahmed9079]

She DID NOT deserve to go. The judges do have a very think skinned

[@samcharlie7724]

Who do think should have gone home? Besides Jamie!

[@l-wolverine2211]

Anyone who thinks Jen didn’t deserve to go home is as High as she was.

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

That’s the equivalent of yelling at your boss & not expecting to get fired!

[@beaniebaby_rei]

@@samcharlie7724 Antonia and Tiffany for raw eggs…

[@samcharlie7724]

@@beaniebaby_rei no. Not all frittas were raw. I just rewatched s6 when Jen won quickfire and Micheal V. won for grill bacon lettuce wraps!!! Jen failed. Jamie left and she didn't put out a great dish.

[@drunkweebmarine9492]

I like Jamie. She is cute

[@l-wolverine2211]

I HATE Jamie!!! She’s USELESS!!!

[@rayray9504]

Maybe Jen was too delusional…

[@MATTIE1010101]

That's what happens you don't use manners.

[@jonathanoblander3538]

Poor attitude, and obviously there are also father issues as well. Seems that is why she’s the way she is.

[@captainkev10]

Jen is right. The bacon is already salty and if you overseason the egg it overpowers the dish.