I am also surprised that Mike Isabella has made it that far; he has either charmed the judges which is unlikely as he is not a lovable character or the show needs its villain for this season which is more likely the reason. Richard is definitely a top chef, but he is so consumed by his desire to win that it is painful to watch him cook and that may be the reason why he has not been the kind of person he had been during his season. Antonia is a great chef and it is too bad that once again a female voice will be missing. Since two men would be vying for the top chef title, I wish it would have been Chef Richard against Asian Chef Dale whom Anthony Bourdain himself said was the most creative (the fish challenge); unfortunately or fortunately, Dale admitted that he had "reformed" and had become a better person and that was probably why he was ousted out; not enough drama and cutthroat competition.

In the end, hopefully Richard will win the Top Chef title. But who knows? This is television and villains often win.