I didn't mind Brooke being pulled in to fill the needed 6th spot, especially since, as noted above, there was no reward for winning. What I don't get is why it was needed. They easily could have done the black box last week instead of the clunky judges' flavor combo crap that they threw together. It's like they were fully expecting to have 6 chefs for two weeks in a row.
I really wish it had been a double elimination last night. There is always one chef who lasts longer than they should, but Jamie is making a strong case for two. I have actually liked her at times, and she has cooked well more often than not, but she struggles with any adversity, and doesn't always make good choices on her dish composition. Her constant antics don't help. We are all expecting her to go next. I hope it happens, but wouldn't be shocked if she cooked her best meal while one of the favorites has a major blunder.