# 116. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 3 Recap: "True Colors" with guest Chef Corwin Hemming

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Published: 2026-03-26T06:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2366

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What should have been a creative, visually stunning challenge turned into one of the most frustrating episodes of Top Chef Season 23. In this deep-dive recap, Rich Herrera is joined by Chef Corwin Hemming to break down exactly why nearly every chef failed the natural dye elimination challenge, and what they should have done instead. On paper, the challenge was simple, use naturally colorful ingredients to create vibrant, eye-catching dishes. But in execution, things unraveled fast. Colors tur...

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