The Importance of Education in Reality TV

"I watch it because the same reason I watch professional basketball or professional tennis is like, I just am in awe of the sheer talent," he says. "There is something very soothing about watching a group of people who are really, really good at their jobs ... and respect each other." The show does have a highbrow element to it, even though it is a gimmicky competition where every episode you eliminate a chef - but that's not what draws him back this time.