MSD, I just watched MC for the first time and you are totally spot on! Of course I could never tolerate him when he showed up on his mom's PBS show either, he is a snotty jerk who clearly needs to be taken down a peg or thirty. On the plus side, Gordon does not seem to have a lot of respect for Joe either and it seems Joe is there to be the contrary jerk of the show. Even on Hell's Kitchen, when he is having his tantrums, you get the feeling that Gordon is pushing people to do better, Joe is more of one to pull people down and tear their hearts out. And that facial hair is just pretentious.

Hi All,
Am I the only one loathing Joe Bastianich? How could his mother be the sweet and talented Lidia on PBS and all I see in this man is anger and attitude? He may own 22 restaurants or so, he may own three wine vineyards or whatever, but what he needs to own is a better personality. He's upsetting enough to not make me NOT watch the show. I like the true Gordon Ramsey. Expect perfection and be direct and forthcoming when your ass is on the line (Hell's Kitchen) and expect perfection with a great sense of compassion when your ass isn't on the line, but someone else's is (Master Chef). Gordon, great show and I liked the first episode, but I may not be able to stomach, no pun intended, Joe Bastianich. Sorry :(What a magnificent disappointment)! Oh and I doubt this will ever reach Joe Bastianich directly, but when did folding your arms publicly become an acceptable trait? Get some manners.
M.

loved the lady who said "your tongue will slap your brain out of your head" when you taste her catfish dish LOL

Good macaroni and cheese is not as easy to make as you presume. The dish is simple in concept but requires a degree of skill to do well.