Chopped champion Brooke Siem spills the tea on the show's cursed kitchen and unexpected BTS facts that give viewers a wild glimpse into the high-stakes competition.
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There's a cursed bowl on the Chopped set that no one wants to use because it's brought contestants bad luck in the past.
In her 2017 winning season, Siem learned BTS that the chefs' emotions run so high during the timed challenges, they often forget to taste their own dishes before serving them to the judges.