Chris on Hung

There aren't too many shows anymore that keep Chris coming back week after week. Yeah, back in the day he used to keep up with Real World but he hasn't cared much about the Real World gang since Chicago, at least. Maybe Las Vegas. But we digress... Top Chef is delish, and, in his defense, is Chris's only "reality show" vice. Plus it's on Bravo so, you know, it doesn't feel as low-class as watching, say, Rock of Love on VH1.

This week's Top Chef finale was a real nail-biter that left Chris a bit surprised at the outcome. He's signed off on FOC--Now, Chris Weekly checks in with the man himself to see if he's accepted THESE results:

CW: You weren't a huge Hung supporter. Now that you've had a couple nights to sleep on it, do you feel Hung deserved to win?

Chris: I was not a huge Hung supporter, and to my credit I don't think you can peg me as being a "supporter" of any of the contestants. You may recall, as this all took place less than 48 hours ago, that I was rooting for Hung in the end. When it came down to it, the chick, Casey, didn't have a chance, and if I had to choose between Dale and Hung I would, and did, choose Hung. I just think it means more to him and besides, the duck dish he made had the judges creaming in their respective pants.

CW: Many fans cite Hung's arrogance when asked why they don't like him. How did Hung's arrogance register with you?

Chris: I'm fine with it. He knows he's a bad-ass chef. His arrogance doesn't annoy me because I know he can back it up. He never really betrayed anyone on the show and most of the other contestants seem to like him. [Editor's Note: most contestants in fact had beef with Hung for being self-centered and inconsiderate in the kitchen] Like I always say, hate the game, not the playa!

CW: Who did you WANT to win?

Chris: If I had to choose someone I would have to say Hung all along. Something about him just stood out compared to the other contestants and I think that's what it takes to win. Leading up to the finale, I thought it would either be Casey or Hung. If Casey would have put out the same dishes as Dale, she would have won because the show has never had a chick win and let's face it, sex, even weird culinary sex, sells.