“After the premiere of Top Chef: Wisconsin, Manny Barella seemed like the one to beat. He made an immediate impression when he won the first challenge of the season, allaying any imposter syndrome he may have. But the former law student quickly found himself on the defense, as his journey is mostly noted for all of his appearances in the bottom. Despite starting off strong, Manny bit off more than he could chew in the cheese challenge, an unfortunate streak that put him in the bottom during half of the Elimination Challenges. Despite constantly on the brink of elimination, Manny was adamant to put his head down, cook his best, and honor his Mexican roots”
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