I'm from Canada, but I find that Chopped US is much more entertaining than Chopped Canada. I think the primary reason is the host and judges on the show. They don't seem to find judging as fun and jolly as those in the US version, and there's a much more serious and duller tone throughout each episode as compared to the US version.
It's still nice to see talented Canadian chefs compete on Chopped Canada, but I find that if I were to choose, I would definitely prefer the original US series to this one. Like another reviewer said, there's no "wow" factor here, and it's pretty boring and lacking in some areas.
In addition, I feel as if the host, Dean McDermott, does not do a good job at hosting the show at all. Compared to Ted Allen, he doesn't bring about a passion for cooking like he does, and he doesn't fit the bill of host quite well.
It's still nice to see talented Canadian chefs compete on Chopped Canada, but I find that if I were to choose, I would definitely prefer the original US series to this one. Like another reviewer said, there's no "wow" factor here, and it's pretty boring and lacking in some areas.
In addition, I feel as if the host, Dean McDermott, does not do a good job at hosting the show at all. Compared to Ted Allen, he doesn't bring about a passion for cooking like he does, and he doesn't fit the bill of host quite well.