Why Jamie Will Win

Easily one of the more entertaining chefs from seasons-past, Jamie (Season 5) is returning and fighting for the title of Top Chef.

Whether, it was her drunken appearance at judges' table, her scallop-centric cooking style, or her constant restraint of Stefan's advances, I found myself cheering for Jamie during each episode.

As the last remaining member of Team Rainbow, many thought that Jamie was sent home too early after finishing in 7th place. In her last Elimination Challenge, Jamie and the other chefs dined at Eric Ripert's Le Bernardin restaurant and were asked to mimic Ripert's own fish dishes. It seemed like Jamie nailed the fish, but it was her over-salted, braised celery that forced her to pack her knives.

But this post isn't about who she was in Season 5, it is about why she will win Season 8. You could tell Jamie was completely comfortable with herself and that shown through in her cooking, in fact, she was only sent home because she couldn't replicate another chef's dish. If the challenges line up and allow Jamie to cook her own food, it is quite reasonable to expect her to take home the crown (tiara?).

Forecasted Rivalry: Jamie vs. Mike Isabella
Whether it's part of his personality or whether it was thanks to editing, there were times that Mike came across as a chauvinist. In fact, Jamie wrote a blog focused on Mike that was entitled "The Douche is Back." I see these two clashing right off the bat. And I for one can't wait...