http://worldonline.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/blogs/entry_img/2009/Feb/05/Picture_1.pngMy first thought of this episode: “Oh crap, Fabio’s talking to his wife … he’s going home.” But then Leah just gave up in the middle of the second round of the three-round fish challenge and I thought, “Hmmm, maybe Fabio is safe.” Yay!My third thought? Recently killed eel still moves! Forget everything else — ewwwww, gross!Making the eel even more stunning/disgusting was Stefan, saying that skinning an eel is like riding a bike. Really, Stefan? What kind of bikes do they have in Finland, anyway?But, in truth, he might have a point, which he punctuated when he nailed the eel’s head to the cutting board and ripped the skin off of it. Gross, gross, gross. However, his skills would probably come in handy if someone ever creates a reality show based on “The Princess Bride” and one had to escape the monster eels that went after Princess Buttercup. Just imagine: skinning eels before climbing rock faces and then dueling with sabers and playing mind games. Why hasn’t anyone pitched that yet?Not so unfortunately, this is a reality show that is a cooking competition. And the producers upped the game in this episode. The six remaining chefs were charged with recreating a dish on taste alone from guest judge’s Eric Ripert’s restaurant Le Bernardin. Of course, they didn’t know that while they were tasting the dishes, but, this is a reality show people, be on your toes, you don’t get a day off!Judge Tom compared this challenge with forging a painting — you need to look at the details. So, who paid attention to the details and who needs to go back to forgery school?Those who could have duped almost any foodie were Stefan, Carla and Fabio. Coming away the winner? Stefan, who bounced back after his improbable trip to the bottom three last week.Those who would get caught by the feds? Jamie, Leah and Hosea — yes, the same Hosea who works at a seafood restaurant. The same Leah who served undercooked fish during the Restaurant Wars episode. And the same Jamie who has an unnatural love of scallops.Despite Jamie’s obsession with scallops, she’s a good chef. Meanwhile, Leah and Hosea have been wearing on me for weeks now — neither one has done anything except add drama with their reality-bubble romance.And, unfortunately, Jamie became the second person to be sacrificed for the sake of keeping together the lovebirds. I’m sure I can hear Ariane gagging from here.The very talented Miss Scallop was sent home for knowing her mistakes, or so the judges said. It’s true that Jamie knew what she was doing was wrong — she over-salted her celery — unlike Leah and Hosea who had no idea how they screwed up their forgeries of Ripert’s dishes. Leah even ASKED Ripert how he created the miso sauce that went with her dish.But, I can’t believe that that’s the true reason Jamie went home.I really believe the producers want next week’s episode, which will determine the competition’s top four, to be drama-filled. If it comes down to the judges having to separate the lovebirds for dramatic effect, I’m going to guess Jamie was sent home for ratings, not for anything wrong.Random thoughts:– Hosea, who works at “Jax Fish House” couldn’t win either fish challenge? And both times he lost it to Stefan, his, um, favorite competitor. That has to be the “fish guy’s” worst nightmare.– Carla originally wanted to be an actor. She would be great on stage with all her expressions and energy.– No more eel challenges, pleeeeeeeaaaase!– Has Leah done anything of consequence except cheat on her boyfriend on national TV?– If either Hosea or Leah makes the finale, I might scream. Fabio, Stefan and Carla, you’re my dream trio for the finale at this point.