The competition for Best Pastry Chef intensifies as Laurène, the sole woman among five contestants, is eliminated after three love-themed challenges. Judges Cyril Lignac and Mercotte oversee fierce rounds, with Timothée shining in a technical challenge. Romain returns to the competition and shares his personal journey, advocating for authenticity and discussing the bullying he faced. Viewer reactions are mixed, celebrating Romain’s return while others express fatigue with his presence.
The Best Pastry Chef Competition Heats Up
As the weeks go by, the competition for the title of Best Pastry Chef continues to intensify, with only five contestants remaining in the latest episode of Six, aired on Thursday, December 12. Among them, just one woman stood out: Laurène. Unfortunately, after three love-themed challenges, Laurène found herself eliminated. After the announcement, she shared her determination, stating, “In this last week, I was super motivated: I represented the female gender. I faced some teasing from the guys who aimed to eliminate me, but I was resolute not to let that happen.” She expressed her desire to outshine her male counterparts, acknowledging their impressive skills: “Unfortunately, I couldn’t achieve that, and they deserve credit because the level among the male contestants is exceptionally high this year.”
Challenges and Triumphs in the Kitchen
The challenges were fierce! First, the contestants had to create a dessert that represented their personalities, showcasing their unique flair under the keen eyes of judges Cyril Lignac and Mercotte, along with host Laëtitia Milot. “We wanted to discover you differently,” the judges remarked. José and Romain both excelled in this round, with Romain making a comeback after triumphing in “The Best Pastry Chef: Who Will Rejoin the Tent?” which allows eliminated contestants a second chance.
In the technical challenge led by Chef Titouan Claudet, Timothée stole the spotlight by crafting a dessert that mimicked a beautifully set table, complete with a meringue tablecloth, earning him high praise from the judges. Next, the contestants were paired with former winners of the M6 show to create a delightful strawberry cake. Timothée’s creation won him the coveted Golden Cupcake, while Romain earned the blue apron, signaling his return to the competition.
Viewers expressed their mixed feelings on social media during the episode, with many celebrating Romain’s return. Comments ranged from “I hope Romain stays for a long time just to annoy the haters” to “I’m becoming more and more of a fan.” However, some viewers voiced their frustration, saying things like, “I’m already tired of Romain.” Romain captured attention by opening up about his personal journey, sharing his struggles with his identity during the creative challenge.
In a heartfelt moment, Romain created a shell to express his journey of coming out. “I’m not an activist, but it’s important to say it because it’s completely normal,” he explained. He reflected on his past experiences, noting, “When I was younger, I would have liked to have someone like that, which is why I’m doing this.” He candidly discussed the challenges he faced growing up in a rural area, acknowledging the bullying he endured: “As a child, we can be cruel to one another, and I faced some insults.” He concluded his emotional testimony by encouraging viewers to live authentically: “We live in an uncertain world, and we must remember to live for ourselves and not for others!”