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• Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:25 AM

  Smacks of sensationalism

  When Colicchio gave Cliff the boot, I couldn't help but think of the "Project Runway" episode where Tim Gunn tells Keith Michael that he's out. However, Keith was clearly and consciously in the wrong, even if he deluded himself into thinking there was some conspiracy (and I think I would trust the PR producers more than Mr. Michael who lied more than nearly anyone else on the show). Cliff was not only under the influence but clearly did not intend to cause Marcel harm (this and his apology to Marcel redeems him in the end). That said, I don't defend his actions and the prank seriously went on longer than it had to - no thanks to the inaction of everyone else. If I had that camera on, I would have turned it off and told Cliff, "Hey this isn't funny anymore. Let him go."

  But it was almost like they wanted to milk this particular out-of-the-kitchen incident for all its worth...and this is why I enjoy PR far more than TC. This season has sometimes been unwatchable with the lack of camaraderie and maturity displayed by the contestants. I think that this incident could have been handled with a little more class.

  I do have to admit some bias in that I was rooting for Cliff to win...at least it wasn't officially his cooking talent that took him out of the competition. Here's hoping that we get a female Top Chef this year...go Elia!

  —Romantique Read Romantique's other letters
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