I love the food network, especially chopped. Two things: Having shows where the ingredients are chosen by viewer seems to be an insult to the chefs. Its like lets see how bad we can make them look. Remember, their reputation Can be tarnished just so you can have a more interesting show. Shame on you. Second; Geoffrey Zakarian has really blossomed into a mean, pompous, jerk. He should be embarrassed for his self importance. Its especially noticeable next to the other judges who are more professional and not filled with ego. User's recommendation: Skip the shows that have Mr. Zakarian as a judge. It’s not pleasant to watch him.