Popular reality competition series Top Chef season 20 aired a brand new episode on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 8 pm ET on Bravo. It documented the remaining cast members participating in a series of challenges and cooking incredible dishes in hopes of impressing judges. They wanted to give it their all to ensure their safety and keep moving forward in the competition to win the coveted title.On this week's episode of Top Chef, Gabriel Rodriguez (Gabri) expressed that he had been in the bottom five times in the whole competition. This worried him as only six chefs were left to battle it out until one of them takes the coveted title and this week would witness a double elimination.Fans were worried about Gabri's safety in the competition. One tweeted:Erin Savage@ErinSavage3722I feel for Gabri. It's gotta be tough going from being the winner on your season to being on the bottom so often. He's gotta find his groove.#TopChef1I feel for Gabri. It's gotta be tough going from being the winner on your season to being on the bottom so often. He's gotta find his groove.#TopChefThe hit Bravo series is hosted by Padma Lakshmi and has been an extremely popular franchise over the past few years. Season 20 of the competition saw former contestants, finalists, and winners across different Top Chef franchises compete against each other for a second shot at the title, while also sharing their respective journeys with each other as well as with the fans.Gabri has been in the elimination 5 times on Top Chef View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTonight's episode of the series saw the remaining six contestants gathered around and reflecting on their journey so far in the competition. Ali Al Ghzawi (Middle East and North Africa), Sara Bradley (Kentucky), Buddha Lo (Houston), Tom Goetter (Germany), Gabriel Rodriguez (Mexico), and Amar Santana (California) were the only chefs left to compete.The official synopsis of the episode, titled Battle of the Wellingtons, reads:"The remaining six chefs are tasked with creating a steamed dish for their Quickfire Challenge; the chefs are put in teams of two and must create not one, not two, but three different Wellingtons to serve 20 diners, along with Padma, Tom and Gail." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe contestants addressed Gabriel (Gabri) being in the elimination round five times in the competition and only redeeming himself every single time. His fellow competitors called him a "cat." In a confessional, Gabri himself reflected on his journey in the series and said:"This competition has been a roller coaster. Just wanna continue and keep going and keep going...After I won Top Chef Mexico, I was able to buy a farm with my mother, but..it's in the weeds right now, my farm. Winning $250,000, I can build the farm to create a better life for me and my mother and my family."However, it was Gabri's spirit that was keeping him safe in the competition. He expressed how it didn't matter how many times he was in eliminations, it only mattered how many times he "bounced back" to cooking some good dishes.Fans worried about Gabri's safety in Top Chef season 20Fans took to social media to express their concerns with Gabri being in the elimination 5 times. While some were shocked, others expressed concern with his safety in the cooking competition. Check it out.May-cation! (New Episodes Return 6/5!)@ThatAgedWellPod“Previously on #TopChef” clips making my Gabri-related anxiety rise…“Previously on #TopChef” clips making my Gabri-related anxiety rise…Jamie Steinberg@NotYerAvgChickGabri has been in the bottom five times! #TopChef @BravoTopChef1Gabri has been in the bottom five times! 🐈#TopChef @BravoTopChefVW.@madmadmavenIt feels like Gabri is either going home or coming out on top tonight #topchefIt feels like Gabri is either going home or coming out on top tonight #topchefTop Chef fans concerned for Gabri's safety in the competition (Image via Twitter)micki@mickisuzetteOh Gabri, what is going on with you?#TopChef1Oh Gabri, what is going on with you?#TopChefBarrie Cradshaw@liljrryseinfeldHow has Gabri made it this far? #TopChef9How has Gabri made it this far? #TopChefLucy@LucyLyricalGabri seems to get a lot of chances #TopChef7Gabri seems to get a lot of chances #TopChefY.@yemiiii199Buddha and Gabri are giving me anxiety #topchef1Buddha and Gabri are giving me anxiety #topchefSeason 20 of Top Chef has seen many talented contestants and their dishes so far. As the installment progresses, the remaining chefs have to give it their all to prove their mettle and win the competition. Viewers will have to wait and see who makes it all the way to the end.Don't forget to tune in to a brand new episode next Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 8 pm ET on Bravo.