Antonia Lofaso reflects on her Tournament of Champions win and how her competitive mindset evolved, fueling her return with determination and the drive to outperform previous seasons. The chef shares her confidence going into the competition, drawing strength from her experience and comfort in the high-pressure arena. She recounts the intense final battle with Sara Bradley, breaking down the challenges of the randomizer and her strategy for making sausage under extreme time constraints. Antonia dishes on the emotional moment of victory, finally overcoming a string of near-wins to claim her first major culinary title. The chef details her experience as a new captain on BBQ Brawl, describing the learning curve of balancing coaching and cooking while managing a diverse team. She talks about her camaraderie with fellow captains, her admiration for the show’s production, and the challenges posed by both weather and primal-style cooking tasks.
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