Masterchef

Christine Ha said she wanted to be taken seriously on "MasterChef. " As the show's only sight-impaired competitor -- and, indeed, the one and only blind competitor in the history of reality TV cooking shows -- she didn't want to be a fluke, or an oddity, or a competitor who would be pitied for her "handicap. " But she did want to win. And win she did. But did she deserve it? VIDEO: Fall TV Preview Christine scored the Season 3 title of best home cook in America, as well as a $250,000 grand prize and a cookbook over Josh Marks in a hard-fought battle.

Ch-ch-changes will be coming to the Fox schedule as the network transitions to its summer programming. The network announced Thursday its season finale dates for shows such as "Bones" and "The Following" and premiere dates for new and returning programs. "So You Think You Can Dance" returns for its 10th season on May 14. Riding off the first night of "American Idol's" two-night finale on May 15 is a preview of the network's workplace reality series, "Does Someone Have to Go. " The series, which will make its time period debut on May 23, has bosses handing over the power to the employess, letting them make changes in the work place -- even letting co-workers go ( uh, not sure how that last part holds up with HR )

David Martinez no longer has a shot at winning "MasterChef. " But he does have a new job working for "MasterChef" judge Graham Elliot. Elliot offered Martinez a gig just as Martinez was being bounced from the show for failing to properly cook a well-done steak. (Seriously. Chef Gordon Ramsay says there's an "art" to making a steak well done, so that it's properly seared, cooked through but not overdone, and yet still juicy. Martinez needs to go to that art school.) It was clear that Martinez wasn't ready to go the distance in this competition to find the best home cook in America, but he came close.

Christine Ha said she wanted to be taken seriously on "MasterChef. " As the show's only sight-impaired competitor -- and, indeed, the one and only blind competitor in the history of reality TV cooking shows -- she didn't want to be a fluke, or an oddity, or a competitor who would be pitied for her "handicap. " But she did want to win. And win she did. But did she deserve it? VIDEO: Fall TV Preview Christine scored the Season 3 title of best home cook in America, as well as a $250,000 grand prize and a cookbook over Josh Marks in a hard-fought battle.

'MasterChef' Where: Fox When: 8 tonight Rating: TV-PG-DL (may be unsuitable for young children with advisories for suggestive dialogue and coarse language)

Time and time again on this season of "MasterChef," chef Gordon Ramsay asked sight-impaired competitor Christine Ha: Am I being pranked? Are you really blind? True, it's an un-P.C. question. But it's the question that everyone has been thinking as Christine continued to cook her way ahead of her fellow competitors on Season 3 of "MasterChef," the search to find the best home cooks in America. Under most circumstances, the compelling story line going into next week's finale would be Josh Marks.

Ryan Umane's elimination this week from "MasterChef" was almost anti-climactic. Almost. Umane baked himself out of the competition when he failed a pressure test. He served up a sorely undercooked molten lava chocolate cake, so oozy that it caused chef Gordon Ramsay to wonder whether it would best be eaten with a straw. If Ryan gets credit for anything, it's that he manned up and volunteered to give up his white apron. Frankly, viewers would have preferred to see Tali Clavijo go instead, and so we'd get one more round of fireworks between Umane and rivals Christine Ha and Monti Carlo.

Has there ever been a more intimidating panel of celebuchefs in the history of cooking competitions? Even the Bocuse d'Or -- the Olympics of the food world -- arguably does not pack such recognizable star power as this week's "MasterChef" lineup, including: chefs Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, Guy Savoy, Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducasse and restaurateur Joe Bastianich. The final four home cooks did just that, breaking down into teams of two. Christine Ha, as the winner of the last challenge, decided the lineup.

Gordon Ramsay's reign of kitchen terror continues on Fox, with "Masterchef" returning for a fourth season. "We're excited to be back for another season of 'Masterchef," Ramsay, who serves as executive producer and a judge on the series, said in a statement. "I am continually amazed by the raw talent, passion and creativity of home cooks across America. The contestants raise the bar every season, and it's an inspiration and exciting challenge for us. " The third season of the culinary competition series, which pits home cooks against each other, is currently airing on the network.

When is an advantage not an advantage? When you're a competitor or "MasterChef. " Or "Hell's Kitchen. " Basically, anytime you are on a TV set with chef Gordon Ramsay, watch out. To begin with, the final five competitors were asked to concoct their dream mystery box. Quite the advantage, no? Becky Reams was all about a dish centered around chicken thighs. Frank Mirando planned to impress with homemade sausages. Monti Carlo was going for the chocolate. But Ramsay then pulled them all up short: You didn't think it was going to be that easy, did you?

Time and time again on this season of "MasterChef," chef Gordon Ramsay asked sight-impaired competitor Christine Ha: Am I being pranked? Are you really blind? True, it's an un-P.C. question. But it's the question that everyone has been thinking as Christine continued to cook her way ahead of her fellow competitors on Season 3 of "MasterChef," the search to find the best home cooks in America. Under most circumstances, the compelling story line going into next week's finale would be Josh Marks.

Has there ever been a more intimidating panel of celebuchefs in the history of cooking competitions? Even the Bocuse d'Or -- the Olympics of the food world -- arguably does not pack such recognizable star power as this week's "MasterChef" lineup, including: chefs Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, Guy Savoy, Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducasse and restaurateur Joe Bastianich. The final four home cooks did just that, breaking down into teams of two. Christine Ha, as the winner of the last challenge, decided the lineup.

When is an advantage not an advantage? When you're a competitor or "MasterChef. " Or "Hell's Kitchen. " Basically, anytime you are on a TV set with chef Gordon Ramsay, watch out. To begin with, the final five competitors were asked to concoct their dream mystery box. Quite the advantage, no? Becky Reams was all about a dish centered around chicken thighs. Frank Mirando planned to impress with homemade sausages. Monti Carlo was going for the chocolate. But Ramsay then pulled them all up short: You didn't think it was going to be that easy, did you?

David Martinez no longer has a shot at winning "MasterChef. " But he does have a new job working for "MasterChef" judge Graham Elliot. Elliot offered Martinez a gig just as Martinez was being bounced from the show for failing to properly cook a well-done steak. (Seriously. Chef Gordon Ramsay says there's an "art" to making a steak well done, so that it's properly seared, cooked through but not overdone, and yet still juicy. Martinez needs to go to that art school.) It was clear that Martinez wasn't ready to go the distance in this competition to find the best home cook in America, but he came close.

What are we going to do without Brian Merel on "Hell's Kitchen"? Who will provide comic relief? His time was no doubt running out after his wiseacre comment to chef Gordon Ramsay, who had given him a piece of burnt catfish and ordered him to taste it. "Tastes like fish," Brian said. Wrong answer, buddy. The right answer would have been more along the lines of, "Tastes like catfish that I burnt, chef, and I will happily accept the death penalty for my culinary transgression.

Two men enter. One man leaves. And the last one standing Monday night on the "Culinary Thunderdome" edition of "MasterChef" is Josh Marks. Goodbye "Flavor Elevator," don't let the closing doors hit you on the way out to the parking lot! What did you think of giving Josh, and the other seven past nominees, a shot to cook their way back into the kitchen? It's done all the time on other TV shows, but not on "MasterChef. " Do you think it was fair? Josh has been the (tall) front-runner since Day One; is this manipulating the game so he can return?

Gordon Ramsay's reign of kitchen terror continues on Fox, with "Masterchef" returning for a fourth season. "We're excited to be back for another season of 'Masterchef," Ramsay, who serves as executive producer and a judge on the series, said in a statement. "I am continually amazed by the raw talent, passion and creativity of home cooks across America. The contestants raise the bar every season, and it's an inspiration and exciting challenge for us. " The third season of the culinary competition series, which pits home cooks against each other, is currently airing on the network.