Hell’s Kitchen host Gordon Ramsay emphasizes the importance of chefs picking their brigade for the final challenge that determines the winner of the season. There’s pressure for them to get the first pick, but how much does it really matter? Turns out, it statistically doesn’t really make much of a difference whether Hell’s Kitchen chef contestants pick first or second for the final brigade.
The last ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ challenge determines the final brigade picks L-r: Jason Zepaltas, Gordon Ramsay, and Scott Commings | Patrick Wymore/Fox
Hell’s Kitchen always hosts its final challenge in the form of a menu judged by highly-esteemed guest chefs with friends and family watching in the crowd. Similar to other challenges, the winner gets a special reward for snatching the victory ahead of the final dinner service that determines the season’s winner – the first pick amongst a selection of...
The last ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ challenge determines the final brigade picks L-r: Jason Zepaltas, Gordon Ramsay, and Scott Commings | Patrick Wymore/Fox
Hell’s Kitchen always hosts its final challenge in the form of a menu judged by highly-esteemed guest chefs with friends and family watching in the crowd. Similar to other challenges, the winner gets a special reward for snatching the victory ahead of the final dinner service that determines the season’s winner – the first pick amongst a selection of...
- 3/14/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Hell’s Kitchen” season 18 ended on Feb. 8, 2019. Ariel Contreras-Fox was chosen by Gordon Ramsay to be executive chef at the Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. This season’s 16 contestants were evenly divided between rookies and veterans of the show.
With eight of the hopefuls returning for redemption, we wanted to know who had bested them before on the show. That got us wondering whatever happened to the contestants who won the first 17 seasons of “Hell Kitchen.” We did some digging and discovered that some of them are still working for Ramsay while others are now running their own restaurants or catering companies.
After reading our recaps of their post-show resumes, be sure to vote in our poll as to your favorite from all 17 seasons.
Season 1: Michael Wray
This Fort Collins, Colorado resident was 27 when he won the first season of “Hell’s Kitchen” on Aug.
With eight of the hopefuls returning for redemption, we wanted to know who had bested them before on the show. That got us wondering whatever happened to the contestants who won the first 17 seasons of “Hell Kitchen.” We did some digging and discovered that some of them are still working for Ramsay while others are now running their own restaurants or catering companies.
After reading our recaps of their post-show resumes, be sure to vote in our poll as to your favorite from all 17 seasons.
Season 1: Michael Wray
This Fort Collins, Colorado resident was 27 when he won the first season of “Hell’s Kitchen” on Aug.
- 2/9/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“Hell’s Kitchen” season 17 ended on Feb. 2, 2018. The winner chosen by Gordon Ramsay will get a chance to be head chef at the new Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was the first season in the history of the franchise that was an all-star edition. Sixteen one-time hopefuls returned to the kitchen looking for redemption.
That got us wondering whatever happened to the contestants who won the first 16 seasons of “Hell Kitchen.” We did some digging and discovered that some of them are still working for Ramsay while others are now running their own restaurants or catering companies.
After reading our recaps of their post-show resumes, be sure to vote in our poll as to your favorite from all 16 seasons.
Discuss Every season of “Hell’s Kitchen” with Hollywood insiders in our notorious forums
Season 1: Michael Wray
This Fort Collins, Colorado resident was...
That got us wondering whatever happened to the contestants who won the first 16 seasons of “Hell Kitchen.” We did some digging and discovered that some of them are still working for Ramsay while others are now running their own restaurants or catering companies.
After reading our recaps of their post-show resumes, be sure to vote in our poll as to your favorite from all 16 seasons.
Discuss Every season of “Hell’s Kitchen” with Hollywood insiders in our notorious forums
Season 1: Michael Wray
This Fort Collins, Colorado resident was...
- 2/2/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Christina Grimmie is living on through her music.
The late singer's brother, Marcus Grimmie, premiered her new song, "Invisible," on Thursday, during his appearance on Elvis Duran and The Morning Show. Christina was fatally shot last June while signing autographs for fans after her concert in Orlando, Florida.
"It's completely and utterly amazing because obviously we were devastated as a family," Marcus says about the decision to release Christina's music after her death. "For the first three months, we didn't even do anything, and then around August I would say, we were like, 'Hey, you know, we have so much music that she's been working on!' And close fans, friends and family have asked us about it constantly, and we owe it to her."
Watch: Christina Grimmie's Family Sues Orlando Concert Venue Where Singer Was Fatally Shot
"Since about 2015, she's been just grinding it out, writing songs, and has about...
The late singer's brother, Marcus Grimmie, premiered her new song, "Invisible," on Thursday, during his appearance on Elvis Duran and The Morning Show. Christina was fatally shot last June while signing autographs for fans after her concert in Orlando, Florida.
"It's completely and utterly amazing because obviously we were devastated as a family," Marcus says about the decision to release Christina's music after her death. "For the first three months, we didn't even do anything, and then around August I would say, we were like, 'Hey, you know, we have so much music that she's been working on!' And close fans, friends and family have asked us about it constantly, and we owe it to her."
Watch: Christina Grimmie's Family Sues Orlando Concert Venue Where Singer Was Fatally Shot
"Since about 2015, she's been just grinding it out, writing songs, and has about...
- 2/16/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Christina Aguilera's little girl is already following in her mom's Disney footsteps! The "Say Something" singer appeared on "Live with Kelly and Michael" at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on Monday -- and she revealed that she took her kids to the "happiest place on earth." "It was my daughter's first Disney trip ever yesterday so it was super special," the 34-year-old shared along with a photo of the 9-month-old. "She was so happy, she loves watching people so this is the place to come if you are not shy and you want to see people. She loved it!" It sounds like Xtina has a mini Mouseketeer on her hands! But how did her 7-year-old son Max enjoy the trip to the famous theme park? "I have to say my almost 1-year-old, who's gonna be one in August, was a little bit more of a trooper," she laughed. "Max my...
- 5/19/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Demi posted her super cool half-moon manicure on Instagram on April 11 and now we’re sharing top tips on how to get the trendy look for yourself!
Demi Lovato rocked the cool mani for an appearance on Live With Kelly and Michael in New York City on April. She Instagrammed the pic, saying: “Love it!!!! @thisisprima@the_new_blackTV,” referencing her nail artist and the polished used. We’re sharing a step-by-step tutorial with you below!
Half Moon Nails — Get Demi’s Look
Username @thisisprima is Christina Rinaldi, Prima Creative’s Creative Director & Conceptual Nail Artist, and she posted a pic of Demi’s cool mani, saying: “#nudeblack #halfmoon #nails for the incrediblely talented @ddlovato.”
The New Black also commented: “Classy nails for a classy @ddlovato by@thisisprima #kelly&michael#demilovato #lovatics.”
To get the look, choose the two polish colors you want to use. It’s best to use...
Demi Lovato rocked the cool mani for an appearance on Live With Kelly and Michael in New York City on April. She Instagrammed the pic, saying: “Love it!!!! @thisisprima@the_new_blackTV,” referencing her nail artist and the polished used. We’re sharing a step-by-step tutorial with you below!
Half Moon Nails — Get Demi’s Look
Username @thisisprima is Christina Rinaldi, Prima Creative’s Creative Director & Conceptual Nail Artist, and she posted a pic of Demi’s cool mani, saying: “#nudeblack #halfmoon #nails for the incrediblely talented @ddlovato.”
The New Black also commented: “Classy nails for a classy @ddlovato by@thisisprima #kelly&michael#demilovato #lovatics.”
To get the look, choose the two polish colors you want to use. It’s best to use...
- 4/16/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
The mom-to-be had said she was craving only healthy food, but a hankering for fattening fast food finally got the best of Kim when she returned to Los Angeles from New York! Do You think Kim should give in to her cravings?
Kim Kardashian complained during her March 26 visit to Live with Kelly and Michael that she wasn’t like most pregnant women — she had been craving healthy food, rather than the high-calorie junk food that she thought she would! But when the Kourtney & Kim Take Miami star returned back to Los Angeles after a press tour in New York, she finally indulged in some fast food decadence.
Kim Kardashian’s High-Calorie Splurge
Kim took to Instagram to share her high-calorie craving, and revealed a photo of the fattening meal she was finally letting herself eat!
She shared a pic of a delicious-looking burger and cheese fries from In-n-Out burger,...
Kim Kardashian complained during her March 26 visit to Live with Kelly and Michael that she wasn’t like most pregnant women — she had been craving healthy food, rather than the high-calorie junk food that she thought she would! But when the Kourtney & Kim Take Miami star returned back to Los Angeles after a press tour in New York, she finally indulged in some fast food decadence.
Kim Kardashian’s High-Calorie Splurge
Kim took to Instagram to share her high-calorie craving, and revealed a photo of the fattening meal she was finally letting herself eat!
She shared a pic of a delicious-looking burger and cheese fries from In-n-Out burger,...
- 3/28/2013
- by Christina Stiehl
- HollywoodLife
She’s really squeezed in there! The mom-to-be accidentally revealed her Spanx underneath a tight camel-colored leather dress in NYC! Do You think Kim’s outfits are too tight?
Kim Kardashian made sure she needed to fit into her tight camel-colored leather dress for a lunch date in New York on March 26, so she slipped into a pair of Spanx — but didn’t realize they were showing! The Koutney & Kim Take Miami star accidentally showed her constricting undergarments along with her baby bump!
Kim was in the Big Apple promoting her new Tyler Perry movie Temptation, and showed off two different outfits for the talkshow circuit– a skirt for her appearance on Good Morning America, and a babydoll dress on Live with Kelly & Michael. But it was her third look, an edgy tight leather dress, that really showed off her baby bump!
The reality star, who is expecting her first...
Kim Kardashian made sure she needed to fit into her tight camel-colored leather dress for a lunch date in New York on March 26, so she slipped into a pair of Spanx — but didn’t realize they were showing! The Koutney & Kim Take Miami star accidentally showed her constricting undergarments along with her baby bump!
Kim was in the Big Apple promoting her new Tyler Perry movie Temptation, and showed off two different outfits for the talkshow circuit– a skirt for her appearance on Good Morning America, and a babydoll dress on Live with Kelly & Michael. But it was her third look, an edgy tight leather dress, that really showed off her baby bump!
The reality star, who is expecting her first...
- 3/27/2013
- by Christina Stiehl
- HollywoodLife
Three outfits in one morning! The mom-to-be showed off another pregnancy look during her trip to NYC in a tight leather camel-colored dress, black motorcycle jacket andsky-high heels – do You like her look?
Kim Kardashian switched up her pregnancy style three times over on March 26 in New York City — her first two looks were for TV appearances on Gma and Live with Kelly and Michael – and her third maternity outfit was another daring, skintight leather ensemble for a lunch date in the Big Apple.
Kim’s morning outfits were more of a more forgiving silhouette, in pretty pastel neutral colors for spring, but her early afternoon look was much edgier — and clearly more restrictive. Totally forgoing pregnancy tradition, leather seems to be one of Kim’s go-to fabrics while she’s expecting, and she squeezed her baby bump into yet another leather ensemble.
Adding to the edgy look, Kim paired...
Kim Kardashian switched up her pregnancy style three times over on March 26 in New York City — her first two looks were for TV appearances on Gma and Live with Kelly and Michael – and her third maternity outfit was another daring, skintight leather ensemble for a lunch date in the Big Apple.
Kim’s morning outfits were more of a more forgiving silhouette, in pretty pastel neutral colors for spring, but her early afternoon look was much edgier — and clearly more restrictive. Totally forgoing pregnancy tradition, leather seems to be one of Kim’s go-to fabrics while she’s expecting, and she squeezed her baby bump into yet another leather ensemble.
Adding to the edgy look, Kim paired...
- 3/26/2013
- by Christina Stiehl
- HollywoodLife
The final stage of grief — Acceptance — is still a ways off for the casts, crews and viewers of All My Children and One Life to Live, the pair of long-running soaps ABC has decided to cancel as of September and February, respectively. But the first stage, Denial, seemingly is behind us, if only because rumors of the possible (evil) twin killing swirled weeks ago.
In the wake of ABC Daytime boss Brian Frons handing down the official word, here is what some soap stars present and past — as well as a few primetime peers — had to say about the saddest...
In the wake of ABC Daytime boss Brian Frons handing down the official word, here is what some soap stars present and past — as well as a few primetime peers — had to say about the saddest...
- 4/15/2011
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Alex Pettyfer upgrades, reviewing The Human Centipede, Arizona does it again, plus Broadway performances from American Idiot and Hair.
At the risk of igniting another war between the fans of Grace Jones and Lady Gaga, one does have to admit that Grace knows how to make an entrance. And has known it for 40 years.
In an unexpected move, Hawaii has sent a civil unions bill to the desk of the governor for signature. It’s unknown if the outgoing governor will sign or veto the bill, but she has 45 days to decide.
Iron Man 2 has already opened strong overseas. So strong in fact that people are predicting the three day box office here in the U.S. will rack up $155 million, even without higher 3D ticket prices.
When Gizmodo got the iPhone 4G, they actually wrote the guy who found it a check. Now like any overhyped story, it’s become a meme,...
At the risk of igniting another war between the fans of Grace Jones and Lady Gaga, one does have to admit that Grace knows how to make an entrance. And has known it for 40 years.
In an unexpected move, Hawaii has sent a civil unions bill to the desk of the governor for signature. It’s unknown if the outgoing governor will sign or veto the bill, but she has 45 days to decide.
Iron Man 2 has already opened strong overseas. So strong in fact that people are predicting the three day box office here in the U.S. will rack up $155 million, even without higher 3D ticket prices.
When Gizmodo got the iPhone 4G, they actually wrote the guy who found it a check. Now like any overhyped story, it’s become a meme,...
- 4/30/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Christina Machamer bested Louis Petrozza in last night's "Hell's Kitchen" season finale - wrapping the show's most successful season to date.
Machamer, 25, fresh out of culinary school, now becomes the senior chef at "Kitchen" host Gordon Ramsay's new restaurant - Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood.
It's a prize valued at $250,000, and Machamer might want to invest in some Tums, since she'll now be watched over by the famously foul-tempered Ramsay.
Machamer's victory caps a very successful fourth season for "Hell's Kitchen," which surpassed last season's...
Machamer, 25, fresh out of culinary school, now becomes the senior chef at "Kitchen" host Gordon Ramsay's new restaurant - Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood.
It's a prize valued at $250,000, and Machamer might want to invest in some Tums, since she'll now be watched over by the famously foul-tempered Ramsay.
Machamer's victory caps a very successful fourth season for "Hell's Kitchen," which surpassed last season's...
- 7/9/2008
- by By MICHAEL STARR
- NYPost.com
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