Monty April 28, 2014 Share April 28, 2014 Here's a two-part article on what's happened to some Hell's Kitchen winners. Note the lack of "became Executive Chef at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant." Part One Part Two (I can't remember where I learned about this article, so if it was somebody on this forum, I apologize for stealing your thunder. If it was someone somewhere else, I found this on my own and you can't prove otherwise) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-51181
Gosling April 28, 2014 Share April 28, 2014 For funsies and giggles, I present Ramsay's evolution over the course of the show, as shown in season-by-season highlight reels. You can see his soul slowly getting crushed as pack after pack of lunatics gets paraded in front of him.*In season 1, Ramsay was a hell of a lot calmer than in any other season. *Season 2, in which Ramsay finds his volume, certainly TV-induced, though there's still some calmness mixed in. Cut to 6:00 or so to see Ramsay come to the full realization of what he's gotten himself into, courtesy of Tom cooking in a burnt pan. *Season 3, Ramsay's now realized his lot in life. His volume's largely stabilized; snark has made its way into a lot of his banter. *Season 4, Ramsay's gotten rather angry now, even telling JP to "get the fuckers out" when referring to dismissing the customers. The random one-off expletives mildly present in Season 3 have gotten much more prominent. *Season 5, maybe a touch off the Season 4 volume, but Ramsay's gotten more fond of making very detailed dress-downs. Really makes sure it hurts. *Season 6, Ramsay's just trying to comprehend the sheer depth of insanity he's been confronted with this particular outing. Exasperation is starting to take hold. *Season 7, there's really not a single decent video, so aside from noting that this was the Nilka season and he had to deal with that, on to... *Season 8, where I'm noticing Ramsay increasingly just not wanting to deal with people anymore. *Season 9, exasperation rising. *Season 10, no highlight video here either, so on to... *Season 11, where Ramsay has graduated to full-on tantrums and wants to punch things forever in between crying jags (see also: 13:15), so you can guess how Season 10 looked. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-51248
Kromm April 28, 2014 Share April 28, 2014 (edited) A "where are they now" episode would be great. I believe the winners' contract is only for a year though. So I'm sure by now all of them probably either opened their own restaurant or went to work somewhere else. I'd say very few of the first and mostly the second (except the people who suck so bad they've gone out of the business totally. This show would never really have an episode like that though, because even bringing back a few ex-winners that one time, they had to pick carefully, and mostly be quiet about where they'd been and what they'd done in the past few years. Here's a two-part article on what's happened to some Hell's Kitchen winners. Note the lack of "became Executive Chef at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant." Part One Part Two (I can't remember where I learned about this article, so if it was somebody on this forum, I apologize for stealing your thunder. If it was someone somewhere else, I found this on my own and you can't prove otherwise) At some point they kind of partially learned their lesson and started instead claiming the winners would be "head chefs" (which even still wasn't usually true since more of them wound up with other titles like "Sous Chef" or had a meaningless Head Chef title and simply worked on a line). Edited April 28, 2014 by Kromm Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-51366
MrsEVH May 2, 2014 Share May 2, 2014 (edited) Yesterday I saw a former HK contestant on Kitchen Casino. It was Kevin who was in the final two with Dave (who won) in season 6. I swear these constants go from show to show until they win. Edited May 2, 2014 by MrsEVH 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-57109
Totale May 30, 2014 Share May 30, 2014 Considering how truly bad this show is, I was amazed to see when someone on another board posted the article below how many people apparently still watch it. It's ratings are higher than Glee or The Simpsons and it outright mops the floor with hepcat viewer favorites like Community and Parks and Rec. http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-94803
Smokey17 June 2, 2014 Share June 2, 2014 I have been working in kitchens for over 20 years. I recently worked with a guy who is the brother to Chris from this season. He told me that Chris gets cut on the 5th episode. But we know that wasn't the case. He also told me that Chris cooks in Vegas. I can't ask him anything else as he has moved on to another job. I currently work with 2 guys that tried out for Hells Kitchen. Both think very highly of themselves. Guy #1 is a pretty good cook but sometimes his attitude is bad. He said he made it into the interview part of the audtion and then they cut him. Guy #2 is not a good cook. Mistakes everyday, gets angry about stupid stuff, yells and swears at servers, ect... I had to speak to him when he was saying insulting things about women. He would fit in perfectly for Hells Kitchen, but they cut him on the first round. Maybe he was too crazy or unstable for them. These 2 guys are proud of the fact that they tried out for the show. I think it makes them look bad. I wouldn't want to be associated with HK. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-98904
BogoGog24 June 2, 2014 Share June 2, 2014 That's weird because I thought HK wanted bad cooks with equally bad attitudes. Maybe they had already filled their quota for the season. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-101031
beesknees June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 (edited) I know Hell's Kitchen's been around forever. I never really got into it during seasons past (I adore all types of shows that involve food). Don't know much about Gordon Ramsay's personal backstory, you know, married, single, etc. Did a simple google search and what's the 1st thing that pops up? Ramsay's cheating scandal. Ugggh, seriously? Do NOT tell me he had a long term affair with that insufferable professional mistress person Sarah Symond (sp ?). Gosh that woman really gets on my nerves. I remember a few years ago when she was all over daytime TV spouting her crap. I cannot believe that Ramsay would hook up with her. Color me mildly shocked. Edited June 9, 2014 by beesknees Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-116312
BogoGog24 June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 I don't think that ever actually happened. I'm pretty sure he denied it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-116320
beesknees June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 You're probably right. I never heard anything about it back in the day. I hope it isn't true! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-116335
cooksdelight June 13, 2014 Share June 13, 2014 She seemed to know a LOT about Gordon, and he never sued her for defamation or whatever. That tells me that she's probably telling the truth. If it weren't true, wouldn't you want to stop her from running her mouth? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-127857
beesknees June 13, 2014 Share June 13, 2014 (edited) She seemed to know a LOT about Gordon, and he never sued her for defamation or whatever. That tells me that she's probably telling the truth. If it weren't true, wouldn't you want to stop her from running her mouth? The article I stumbled upon said Symonds and Ramsay had a 7 year affair? plus he supposedly had affairs with 2 other women. I bring this up because I guess Symonds was writing a tell-all book (which had a release date) but the book never got published. Maybe they came to some sort of an "agreement" that Symonds would keep quiet and the book would never see the light of day. I tried to link the article from the "Daily Mail" but it won't work. Edited June 13, 2014 by beesknees Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-128202
Kip Hackman July 10, 2014 Share July 10, 2014 FOX just announced that HK will be back September 10th. That might be too soon for me. This season seems interminable. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-190220
Surrealist July 13, 2014 Share July 13, 2014 Salmon has been the fish of choice for how many seasons? I can't remember. I've watched it on and off since the show debuted. Whatever happened to the turbot? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-196863
Kromm July 14, 2014 Share July 14, 2014 FOX just announced that HK will be back September 10th. That might be too soon for me. This season seems interminable. Damn, are they fucking STUPID? I suppose this is the flip side of them canning Kitchen Nightmares. Normally it would take up the space in the Hell's Kitchen shaped hole. I'm supposing they're basically doubling up HK temporarily, then going a full year before the following one in Fall 2015 (with more editions of MasterChef Junior taking up the gap eventually) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-198502
fishcakes July 14, 2014 Share July 14, 2014 (edited) September 10th is a Wednesday and anyone who watches reality TV watches Survivor on Wednesdays in the fall. I only watch Hell's Kitchen in the summer because there's nothing else on, Trapper John, M.D. is not out on DVD yet, and I'm really fucking bored. Edited July 14, 2014 by fishcakes Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-198541
Kip Hackman July 14, 2014 Share July 14, 2014 I only watch Hell's Kitchen in the summer because there's nothing else on Yeah, I have a few shows like that (HK, Big Brother, Ice Road Truckers). Put them on in the fall, and I'm probably not watching, since there's plenty of other stuff on. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-198923
cooksdelight July 14, 2014 Share July 14, 2014 The only thing that would make me watch this show in the fall when so much else is on, is if it were a redemption type episode. Bring back people who almost made it, and at the same time probably deserved to win but didn't. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-198927
OnceSane July 14, 2014 Share July 14, 2014 I'd be interested in an "Almost-Ran" season. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-199392
cooksdelight July 15, 2014 Share July 15, 2014 It's been discussed about all the wasted food on this show, and what happens to it, etc. I learned something interesting when doing a little research on Guy's Grocery Games. ALL of the perishable items are donated to a local food pantry. The canned and non-perishable items stay on the shelves for the next show/season, but it's nice to know that the other stuff goes to a good cause. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-200149
beesknees July 16, 2014 Share July 16, 2014 Oh, I want to cry when they throw all that food in the trash. Just kills me (but nice to know that at least some of the food is donated). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-204240
beesknees July 17, 2014 Share July 17, 2014 FOX just announced that HK will be back September 10th. That might be too soon for me. This season seems interminable. And I take it the current season of HK ends September 9th then? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-207157
cooksdelight July 17, 2014 Share July 17, 2014 If they are whittling them down to two tonight, no, it should fortunately be over next week if they keep it all in one episode. And not one of those damned "to be continued" farces. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-207356
cooksdelight July 17, 2014 Share July 17, 2014 If you have Google Earth, you can see the HK filming location, and if you toggle around to the front, you can see the entrance. Not very exciting, however, when you see the parking spaces directly across from the entrance. Now you know the guests must all park somewhere else and a limo brings them around. 8660 Hayden Place, Culver City CA 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-207376
BogoGog24 July 17, 2014 Share July 17, 2014 Yes I have heard that the guests park somewhere and a limo brings them around to the front. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-208474
Allegory July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 There's a Reddit thread in r/hellskitchen where people claimed to have attended the taping of the finale featuring Scott and Joy. This raises all kinds of questions about her bizarre departure a few episodes ago. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-220413
cooksdelight July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Was this before or after her departure? If it was before, it was most likely people who thought they'd sound important. If it was after, it might be people who are perpetually stoned. :) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-220450
fishcakes July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Here's the thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/HellsKitchen/comments/2b4ohc/final_challenge_taping_and_something_is_veryoff/ I don't think this passes the smell test. Both the original poster and the poster who verifies it say they weren't there themselves but know people who were. The original poster admits that he's using a sock puppet account but says it's because he's worried about the show producers being able to use his reddit account to find his friends who signed a non-disclosure agreement at the final taping, which: maaaaybe. But the second poster is also a new user with only that one post. Also, just the logistics of it are ridiculous. If it were true that Joy was in the finals, that means that they went back and retaped the last three episodes -- the one where she quit, last week's where Melanie and Rochelle were eliminated, and the final episode -- and that at least in the "Joy quits" episode, everyone was acting? Unlikely. Overall, the stakes aren't that high. If Joy had made it to the finals or even won and then the producers found out after the fact that she eats babies or whatever, they wouldn't go through a big charade to make it look like she never got there. Even though what's-her-face who won last season ended up disqualified, it's not as if the producers would be worried that two disqualifications in a row would hurt the credibility of the show. They already know they have no credibility. I also doubt they'd do a fake finale to throw people off and subvert spoilers; no one cares about this show that much. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-224100
cooksdelight July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Maybe Joy was at the finals as a sous chef for one of the guys, and the people who made the comments were drunk off their ass by the time they received any food. :) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-224192
kikismom July 28, 2014 Share July 28, 2014 beesknees: Back on June 13th did you want this article? : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1088660/Gordon-Ramsays-seven-year-affair-TV-chef-fostered-family-image-accused-adultery.html Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-236431
Julia July 28, 2014 Share July 28, 2014 (edited) The Mail has been trying to get some purchase for that story for over a decade now, and has a notorious hard on for Rupert Murdoch, who Ramsay has what, four shows with now? I have no idea what Gordon Ramsay does or doesn't do in private, but the fact that someone who's peddling the stains on her aging knickers to talk show producers rented a room in his place of employment (which does rent rooms to the general public, since it's a hotel) and then took off sex toy shopping doesn't strike me as credible evidence of anything. And they somehow got her itinerary? Sure. Edited July 28, 2014 by Julia Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-236492
OnceSane August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 The Small Talk topic is for: Introductions Off-topic chatter Having virtual tea with forum buddies This is NOT a topic for actual show discussion. When you want to talk about the show: Figure out the nature of the topic you want to talk about Look for an existing topic that matches or fits If there is NOT an existing topic that fits, CREATE ONE! Examples of topics that populate show forums include (but by no means are limited to): Character topics Episode topics Season topics Spoiler topics Speculation topics In the Media topics Favourite X topics ...you get the idea Happy trails beyond Small Talk! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-257138
LeeniTyler3 August 10, 2014 Share August 10, 2014 I don't understand the point of the 'nominations'. It seems like the process is just to eat up 10 minutes of screen time and antagonize the chefs. We all know Ramsay will kick off whoever he pleases, nominated or not.My biggest irritation is the cheesy opening credit montages. What’s the point? They look stupid, IMHO, and do nothing to add to the show. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-277667
DoctorK August 10, 2014 Share August 10, 2014 (edited) I have to agree about the opening credits. To me they are grossly over produced, and work way too hard to try to be both cute and edgy at the same time. They don't add much if anything - at this point I don't remember most of the long gone contestants, in fact I didn't recognize them even before they got cut. As usual, YMMV. Edited August 10, 2014 by DoctorK Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-278044
BogoGog24 August 10, 2014 Share August 10, 2014 Of course the nominations don't mean anything. Like everything else on HK, it's simply to add more drama and potentially cause animosity between certain chefs that could possibly carry over into future episodes. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-278540
mlp August 11, 2014 Share August 11, 2014 I really like the opening credits. Some weeks they're the best part of the show. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-278916
Jersey Guy 87 August 11, 2014 Share August 11, 2014 I only watch the show on DVR so I've never watched the opening credits. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-280005
cooksdelight August 11, 2014 Share August 11, 2014 As a graphic artist, I appreciate the way they try to change them up every season. At least someone associated with this show is trying to be creative and not following a dead-set pattern. :) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-280009
Surrealist September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 I've heard Gordon and Tyra tell contestants that they've given up. Seriously. Gordon needs to be a guest judge on ANTM. Not sure I'd put Tyra on any of the cooking shows. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-381798
Bella September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 I've heard Gordon and Tyra tell contestants that they've given up. Seriously. Gordon needs to be a guest judge on ANTM. Not sure I'd put Tyra on any of the cooking shows. Celebrity MasterChef! Or better yet, Modeling Industry MasterChef! Maybe even America's Next Top MasterChef/Model. Hell's Model? Hell's MasterModel? I'll leave. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-381812
Surrealist September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 (edited) Celebrity MasterChef! Or better yet, Modeling Industry MasterChef! Maybe even America's Next Top MasterChef/Model. Hell's Model? Hell's MasterModel? I'll leave. Could you imagine? I don't think you'd hear one word out of Gordon because they'd all be bleeped out. Edited September 16, 2014 by Surrealist 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-381835
cooksdelight November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Interesting news about Gordon's newest restaurant. Sabotage or is he making it all up? http://www.eater.com/2014/11/17/7234443/gordon-ramsay-restaurant-sabotage-heddon-street-kitchen Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-581451
Julia November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 (edited) Not sure I'd put Tyra on any of the cooking shows. Oh, see, I, on the other hand, would watch that on pay per view for the sight of Ramsay's face while Tyra tries to express her thoughts about the food through made-up words and full-body hand gestures. I think the sabotage could have happened. If nothing else, his father-in-law has to be really pissed about being kicked off the gravy train, and a lot of people are apparently really angry about the April Bloomfield thing. Edited November 20, 2014 by Julia Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-583560
Surrealist November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Oh, see, I, on the other hand, would watch that on pay per view for the sight of Ramsay's face while Tyra tries to express her thoughts about the food through made-up words and full-body hand gestures. I think the sabotage could have happened. If nothing else, his father-in-law has to be really pissed about being kicked off the gravy train, and a lot of people are apparently really angry about the April Bloomfield thing. I can always count on you to consider the things that I don't. Hahahaha. I'm wondering how Gordon's relationship with his father-in-law at this point. I'm still completely onboard for Gordon to be a guest judge on ANTM or PR. "Wow. That dress looks like a dog's dinner. Ah, f**k me." Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-583599
HawaiianShirts December 30, 2014 Share December 30, 2014 I've been a fan of Hell's Kitchen for years, now. I decided that I want to have a little fun with it, and I intend to try to build a replica of the set with Legos. The trouble is that I can't quite figure out how everything is laid out, and I'm not sure I want to study all 13 seasons that closely. So I wondered: Is there someone out there with better spatial reasoning than I have who could find or draw up a sketch of the layout of the building? Not necessarily to-scale but including the dining room, kitchens, back rooms, dorms, patio, and Ramsay's office? I would be very appreciative if someone could do that for me, and I'd be willing to share photos of the final Lego construction. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-684132
ProfCrash January 13, 2015 Share January 13, 2015 Did they finish this season and I totally missed it? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-720423
cooksdelight January 13, 2015 Share January 13, 2015 Yep! You didn't miss much. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-720475
Surrealist February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 NSFW: http://youtu.be/itrXFYCL6MQ This is exactly how I feel when watching Hell's Kitchen. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-795367
Drogo March 20, 2015 Share March 20, 2015 (edited) This show would be so much more interesting if Khaleesi live-blogged it. Or if she replaced Gordon Ramsay. I was getting ready to fry pierogies last night and had just the oil in a skillet - naturally Khaleesi walked in and asked me if I was practicing for HK. Fun fact about the Mother of Dragons: she loves her eggs fried with the yolk super runny. She makes a production out of eating them, they go on top of a thin bagel, she crushes up bacon in a Ziploc bag and sprinkles it over the top, then slices the yolk open so it leaks everywhere on the plate. If there's no actual bacon, she uses the Hormel bacon pieces out of a jar and says: "I'm never going to win Top Chef like this." Edited March 20, 2015 by Drogo 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-946804
Surrealist March 22, 2015 Share March 22, 2015 Or if she replaced Gordon Ramsay. I'm thinking that Gordon should be replaced by you and your family. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2103-small-talk-tapas/page/2/#findComment-952752
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