I think Ted Allen would be amazing as a mentor on Top Chef. I think his presence in the kitchen would lend itself to a little less snark and a little more class.

Ted is so great!!!!

The sense of humor and innate grace and style of Ted Allen would make season 3 watchable

We Need Ted

It would certainly redeem the show!

Ted Allen gives great, constructive critique in a professional way. I will definitely watch Season 3 of "Top Chef" if he is involved.

I believe that after the "group think" situation that Betty, Ilan and Sam pulled the entire group into. This show definitely needs a Mentor to help the contestants stay on track about the food.

While I am unsure the pace of cooking lends itself well to a Tim Gunn presence, Ted Allen's inclusion in some capacity has always enhanced the show in the past. He would be a great asset as a permanent presence.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

We could use a little class next season, after screeching Betty, stalker Ilan, and the Clipper Clique.

If Ted were willing, his personality and demeanor would bring back the public respect of the show that was somewhat lost as a result of TC2.

The show's already great; Ted would make it FAB!

Yes, please!

I know Bravo's against having a mentor, but Ted would elevate this show back to where it needs to be. He's the only one who could get me to watch S3 at this point.

Fair, decent, kind, perfect!

The show would be better if they had a mentor figure who could challenge them, offer advice, and expect professional kitchen behavior.

Yes, he would make the perfect mentor!

AMEN - Fair, and succinct and honest

I'm always interested to hear Ted's opinion of the food that the chefs cook. He should be on every episode of Top Chef!

I think Ted should replace Padma.

Ted would give the show greater cohesiveness and be a better link between the foodie world and the average viewer - both as a mentor and a judge.

With all the ugliness and over the top behavior, TC needs to change SOMETHING before next season. TA would be that perfect change...I love his demeanor and insight!

Yes! I miss the honesty, decency, and wit that PR has with their mentor and Ted Allen would definitely bring it for TC.

oh god yes, please put ted on this show! something needs to save this sinking ship of a show, and it certainly isn't going to be padma and her outfits... jokes aside, i really think ted would be a fabulous addition to this show.

Ted has the best crabcake recipe and I make it every year since I learned about it. Make him the mentor for TC3!

He'd be awesome!

He'd be great!

Love him! He would be a smart addition to this show!

I'd have him replace Padma. I don't hate Padma but I'd love to see him at the judges' table. Short of that, the mentor/Tim Allen thing is a good idea . Top Chef is turning into a train wreck. They need Tim Allen's wit, charm, intelligence and class. Why is he gay?!!?

I believe with Ted's guidance, this "Lord of the Flies" mentality, lackadaisical cooking, shoddy technique and diva style drama could be avoided and we could have a real Top Chef cooking show again!

Ted can speak clearly...unlike Padma...bring it!

I think Ted should replace Tom Colicchio.

Yes! A thousand times, Yes!

Yes! Ted as TC's Tim Gunn - genius.

Yes, please!

I would love to see Ted involved more in this show, in any capacity.

I want Ted to be a Judge with Tom & Gail, not to replace Padma. I bought yout book, Ted, so please consider...

Yes Yes Yes!!! Excellent idea.

Great idea! Ted is so quick witted, bright, and talented. He would be a wonderful addition to the show, if he has the desire to do it.

Ted Allen would judge a one-legged potato sack race with dignity, integrity, a good sens of humor, and respect for the contestants.

Good God, you need someone in the kitchen to keep the wackiness in order, it ought to be someone watchable.

I absolutely adore Ted. He is fair, witty, interesting and really, really cute.

TC needs Ted, he's the best!

TC needs its own Tim Gunn feeding back to the chefs. It would raise the overall quality of the food.

I think this is a good and entertaining idea

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I would be extremely excited to read a weekly Ted's Take

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Ted Allen clearly knows food, he knows entertaining, and he's HILARIOUS. What I really love about him, though, is that he doesn't mince words, yet he doesn't come off as a hostile, condescending wanker (like some guest judges with bad haircuts who shall remain nameless). Personally, I'd love to see Ted replace Padma (her bad Marilyn Monroe impressions are almost as grating as Katie Joel's monotone.)

Ted has been the best guest judge so far this season and the way things are going on the show,TC3 will need him as their Tim Gunn badly!

Great idea! He will add a great deal to the show.

Yes! As an addition-not a replacement as I love the three regular judges, too! Ted would be a welcome addition to an already fabulous cast!

Yessss!!! Ted can express himself clearly and succinctly without resorting to cheap shots or unkindness. A refreshing change!

TED IS INFORMATIVE, WITTY AND FUN. HE CAN KEEP THE FOCUS ON COOKING

ABSOLUTELY! Mentor, replacement for Gail, replacement for Padma, ANYTHING to get this man on the show. Plus I wanna hear him say "Make it work!" to a chef! :-D He'd be classy and above the drama, but actually able to guide, not intimidate.

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Ted could talk with the chefs as they prepare their dishes, rather than Tom C., who just looks, asks questions, and then leaves. Boring!

Yes, can he replace Padma??

Best ideas I've heard in a good while.

This show needs some personality and humor and Ted is the epitome of both of those!

Ted would give the chefs much needed direction and might help the audience understand more about cooking technique and the dishes. We want Ted!!

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We want more Ted! He is such a talented man. I love his humor and I believe he would be a great permanent addition to the show.

Ted would definitely give Top Chef the zip and "It Factor" that Tim Gunn gives Project Runway

Ted is a very level headed interesting man. We need more of him on top chef.

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Maybe if Ted's in the kitchen, the chefs will stop screwing around.

I think he would be wonderful, and since QE is running out of gas, ...

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I think he should be offered a job on Top Chef. As much as Padma seems like a great person.. i think her personality.. and monotone voice.. really lacks charisma and i liked Billy Joels wife better.. so i say.. replace her with Mr. Allen.. it would be a great show then!! No offense Padma..

Mr. Allen gives insightful constructive criticism. He's gives excellent and fair critique of the food and techniques.

I think Ted could keep these chef's in line and be extremely valuable to this show.

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These "chefs" (and I use the term loosely) would benefit greatly from Tim's experience and humor.

Maybe his guidance would enable these so-called "chefs" to buckle down and do some REAL cooking!!

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Oh, absolutely! Tim has just the right combination of tact and talent to be a wonderful kitchen mentor.

Ted would be a welcome addition