The Many Faces of Chopped Judges

Marc, Alex and Amanda look on with anxious enthusiasm as they watch the competitors hurry to finish their dishes as the clock counts down.

After tasting one chef's preparation, Marcus dishes out a no-nonsense review, complete with animated hand gestures, to the competitor.

Although emotions can get tense for competitors in the Chopped kitchen, Marcus and Alex have room for a few laughs and smiles during an action-packed round. 

Geoffrey comforts Maneet while she watches in shock as the competition unfolds. 

Judges Aarón, Alex and Amanda lean in for some spirited fun during a special Halloween-themed episode, which was one part scary and one part fun.

After a challenging round, the judges seems impressed all the chefs were able to finish on time. 

As the chefs work with their latest batch of mystery-basket ingredients, Alex focuses on the high level of culinary skill being showcased before her.

Scott, Amanda and Maneet watch intently as the chefs try and finish plating their dishes before time runs out. 

Always the middle-seated judge, Alex, puts up her hands to playfully separate Aarón and Marcus as they discuss the latest happenings in the kitchen.

Chris and Maneet aren't very confident in some of the choices the competing chefs are making. 

Looking unsure of what to make of the offering before him, Marcus simply stares at the chefs, listening as they explain their dishes.

Scott, Alex and Geoffrey wait in nail-biting anticipation as they watch kid chefs compete in a special episode.

Maneet, Chris and Marc come together with striking focus as they watch the high-stakes competition unravel before them. 

Although the judges put on some serious faces during competition, it's all fun and games during breaks. Here Alex whips out her phone to take a selfie with Scott, Ted and Geoffrey.

Concerned the chefs won't finish their dishes in time, Maneet urges them to remain focused and remember their basket ingredients. 

Amanda comforts a discouraged Geoffrey after watching the chefs make mistake after mistake in the kitchen. 

Marc and Maneet look on, worry on their faces, as chefs struggle to complete their dishes on time. 

Scott, Chris and Aarón attempt to make sense of what's going on in the Chopped kitchen. 

Aarón, Maneet and Marcus look concerned that some of the chefs might not complete their dishes before the clock runs out!

Sometimes the judges can't help but laugh at the chefs' antics during the competitioin. 

Alex and Geoffrey watch, horrified, as a chef rips apart a whole sole with his bare hands.

Marc, Maneet and Chris are brought to their feet with just seconds left for the chefs to complete their dishes.

There's always time for a selfie between rounds.