Master Chef Professionals. Part II.We all live for Thursdays. A main of Marcus with a side of Jay.

[Ohwhatfuckeryisthis]

And not a Gregg's sausage roll to be seen.

It's always a bit painful to watch when they have to pretend there's a discussion about who won.

That pudding. Mmmmm. I thought his main was a bit messy. But I'd rather eat it thanjonathans.

I'm on delay. The comments to Jay were hard to listen to.

Wil Jonathan get a kiss like luciana did?

Sorry, it Jay, Jonathan.

I doubt Jonathan will get a kiss. He'll just quietly slope off like every non luciana contestant.

Had to be really. My sweetcorn fritters look better than that.

The contestants are clearly so focused on what they're doing and what the judges say to them that they really haven't a clue how the other contestant has done.

Danny must not drink, as they haven't appeared with champagne.

and now puddings on The Apprentice.

Nope, there's the door, off you fuck.
Yes Danny is a giant.

Yes. See you over there.

I wondered about the champers

I was taken to Hibiscus for a significant birthday. No crab poo. It was one of the best meals I have ever eaten.

I think Danny did well, and Jonathan just got lost in his own world.

Ahh so pleased Danny got through, all my favourites through so far. Loved Marcus gesturing towards the door at Jonathan in a 'get out mate' style. Such a softie my Marcus.

Jonathan's pineapple and pigeon dinner looked like a study in burnt. So bored of all these guys who try to out Heston Heston. It's become so much more clichéd than classic flavour combinations.

Last semi-final tonight. So, so far we have:

Scottish Jamie
Sven of the cleft chin
Scottish Brian
Danny the giant

Tonight it's Ollie vs Darren. I think I'm rooting for Darren. Speaking as a Scot who spent many years in Yorkshire, all other things being equal, I go for Scots first and then people from the North of England.

This is a nice set of recaps of each week so far.

Me too, I'm rooting for terrified and trembling Darren. Let's hope he finds a secret stash of confidence in a sous vide bag somewhere.

Then I have the tough task of narrowing it down to a favourite finalist, I like them all so far.

Oh actually I don't like Scottish Brian much so he's already out as far as I'm concerned.

Next week they have to get the last five down to three. That will be tough. High standard this year.

Evening folks. Accuracy and precision tonight, apparently.

Evening. More bloody fish. I want meat .

Now then all. Sea aster eh? Served with samphire?
So proper cooking then tonight. Cockles-salty rubber bands.

I want meat too.

As an Estuary girl I say that cockles should only ever be eaten with malt vinegar and white pepper with slices of buttered white bread.

There's some meat. With fruit and flowers.

Actually both dishes do look nice.

There you go. I'm not chuffed with flowers on everything.