Topher is such a huge Chris McLean fan that he gave himself the nickname "Chris 2.0" and even has a cat named after Chef Hatchet. He frequently goes out of his way to try to talk to Chris, which usually causes him to hinder his team. Just like Chris, Topher can be quite arrogant and frequently admires himself. He joins the show not to win the prize money but to replace Chris as the host, and will attempt to do so at any opportunity, whether it's by taking over his job in announcing the challenges or humiliating him on live TV. He is very ambitious in this endeavor, eventually stealing Chris's cell phone to contact the producers and frequently insulting Chris's age to imply that they need a younger host, such as himself. These situations beg the question of whether or not Topher truly does admire Chris, or was just stroking his ego so as to lower his guard in his attempt to steal his job.
Flamboyant and performative; tries to sound like a TV host, then undercuts himself with smug jokes.
