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S23.E14: Hell at the Pass

KeithJ

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I was very glad to see the last of Whit.  I hope Kyle goes next.  I wanted to reach into my TV and smack him 8 or 10 times for being so egotistical.  I doubt that Gordon is going to pick someone that obnoxious even if he is a good cook.  Hannah is OK but she's been tearful more than once and those piercings................ Maybe Gordon doesn't care about those.  Dunno.

I've been pulling for Egypt all along and I'll be very disappointed if he doesn't win.  He hasn't made too many mistakes and, when he has, he's admitted it like a man.  He's serious.  Also he has nice eyes and an open smile.  I think he's a good guy.  

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I had a feeling going in that this was the end of the road for Whit. She's above average in the kitchen, which is why I suspect Gordon allowed her to stay this long and why he let her keep the jacket, but her complete lack of politesse was bound to do her in eventually. To whatever extent the winner represents the brand, Whit just wouldn't have been capable of playing that game.

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gibasi

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Egypt is my favorite and I hope he wins. My second favorite would be Hannah and then Kyle. Hannah has impressed Gordon with her innovative combinations and I doubt her piercings would be a factor one way or another. Once Kyle was in charge last night he was all business and showed what he could do. Really I think any of the three would be a good pick for his head chef.

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KeithJ

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It's the chefs like Whit that really piss me off (which is usually most of the chefs). They come into the competition like they are the ordained winner and when they don't win, it's not because someone was better, it's because Gordon is wrong.

Gordon has done the yelling bit before the pass challenge before but just once I wish someone would call him a donut during it.

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They have been showing us more of Whit's explosiveness these last few episodes.  The fact that she didn't understand the importance of composure/calmness in the kitchen was a major factor in her elimination.  And to not thank Gordon?  Just no.  Having said that, I want to reiterate that I would so eat in her restaurant as I think she's a good chef.  However, in Gordon's restaurant empire, there is only one person allowed to have attitude and that is...Gordon.

Is this the first time Gordon has done the sabotaging?  It seems to me it used to be one of the sous chefs.

I think Kyle's demise will be due to his desire to be the star.  Just like with Whit, he needs to learn that in Gordon's restaurant empire, there is only one person allowed to be the star and that is...Gordon.

Kids, it's not that hard to understand: this is Gordon's show, Gordon's rules, and Gordon's restaurant empire.

I think either Egypt or Hannah will win.  I personally like Egypt a bit more.  But, I really do think either one of them would do well in the position.

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KeithJ

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22 minutes ago, susannot said:

Egypt did a better job of schmoozing the customers tableside.  I'm sure that's a quality Gordon looks for in a chef.

I never understood this and Gordon makes the owners do this on Kitchen Nightmares too.  When I'm at a restaurant, the last thing I want is the owner or head chef coming out and chatting with me.  A quick "how is everything?" is fine but that's it.  I don't want to have a conversation with you instead of the people at my table.

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I was also glad to see the back of Whit.  Her saying she'd only blew up one time in the kitchen had me laughing.  I was like, girl, you have blown up multiple times.  And yes, being rude to Gordan and thinking she was preordained to win (I have a POV and the rest of you don't).  Go take your POV back to your own place where you can be you.

Egypt talked a bit too much during the challenge.  The folks at the table didn't need his life story.  That said, he's probably the favorite going into the finale.  I like Hannah and she'd be a good winner as well.  Kyle seems to be a good cook and he did well at the pass but him wanting to be the star does not coincide with running a Ramsey kitchen.

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AZChristian

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37 minutes ago, KeithJ said:

I never understood this and Gordon makes the owners do this on Kitchen Nightmares too.  When I'm at a restaurant, the last thing I want is the owner or head chef coming out and chatting with me.  A quick "how is everything?" is fine but that's it.  I don't want to have a conversation with you instead of the people at my table.

We were at Ramsay's Pub and Grill in Las Vegas a few years ago.  I asked whether Chef Scott (who won Hell's Kitchen and got the job there) was around, since I was a huge fan.  He came in to work about 10 minutes later, and our server told him he had a fan at Table 22.

I got a tap on my shoulder, and it was HIM.  We chatted for a few minutes and took a couple of pictures.  It was pure bliss!!!

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5 hours ago, Tango64 said:

Kyle's food seems really good and he can manage people in the kitchen, but he needs to lose that sassy diva personality. It might have been fun in high school but he's a grown man in a professional environment. It is not a good look for him as a chef and a person.

I couldn't agree more. Kyle's head gets bigger every week. Pretty soon it won't be able to fit in the room with him. I am sure this is not lost on Gordon and I'd be very surprised if he wins. It's too bad because in other ways he's an excellent head chef.

At this point I'd be happy if either Egypt or Hannah wins. I think I said this a couple of weeks ago as well, that I hoped the two of them would be in the finale.

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GHScorpiosRule

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Seriously though, has any other contestant, or rather cheftestant ever shown such poor sportsmanship like Whit has? Be pissed you didn’t make it, but to stand there and not clap for those that made it through? It’s not as if they’re bad cooks. Oh wait. According to her, she’s the bestest EVAH because she has a point of view while the others don’t. Whatever the fuck that means. And while she is a good cook, she’s not a leader, and that is something that Gordon also looks for in a chef. Remember season one winner? He was quiet, not bombastic, nor did he have attitude.

There was certainly producer shenanigans with Whit being able to tell that the opaque bottle had beet syrup without even TASTING it!

I’m hoping Egypt wins. I’ve been a fan since the beginning.

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