The Most Beloved Chef From Each Hell's Kitchen Season

In an environment full of stress and cutthroat nature, these contestants still are able to put a smile on our face. Here is the most beloved chef from each season of HK!
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0:00 - Intro
0:37 - S1
1:45 - S2
3:01 - S3
4:35 - S4
5:37 - S5
6:59 - S6
8:13 - S7
9:44 - S8
11:17 - S9
12:30 - S10
13:56 - S11
15:09 - S12
16:25 - S13
17:31 - S14
18:50 - S15
19:52 - S16
20:41 - S17
21:50 - S18
23:29 - S19
24:33 - S20
26:03 - S21

[@FlynnMasters]

Which picks do you disagree with? And who is your all time most beloved chef in HK history?

[@frankieseward8667]

5. Robert. Such a strong character 7. Jay. He got to be a sous chef 19. Nikki. Need i say anything?

[@Jayshiver]

If Will won over Tommy, I don’t think it would be a stretch to put Jason over Rochelle

[@johnwalker8893]

3: Bonnie - Very Humble

[@dragonbloodborn454]

I think season 4 could be a toss up between P. Bobby. And Lou Ross

[@JustK4Y1512]

Season 5 must be Ji, even though she had a short run.

[@teamguido555]

What I love most about Sterling is how he got a lot of opportunities to work at nice restaurants after the show, but he turned them all down so that he could cook for shit pay at the hospital that saved his mother’s life. As he says, “I don’t work for the pay; I work for the passion.” Such a sweet and amazing dude.

[@olivermensinger]

Always 100.

[@jazzmusic9753]

He’s Mr. 100!!!

[@CalifScots]

Too true. I would love to see Ramsay visit the hospital and renovate the kitchen/cafeteria.

[@mazemaster0033]

When you’re a nice guy, people want you to work for them. Not enough people live by this mentality. Sterling is one in one hundred

[@justalpha9138]

I'd freaking love to be around him. :')

[@blujaebird]

I'm happy the treatment of Barbie is recognized by the majority of fans of being wrong. The worst thing she did is stomp around in anger, but this was *AFTER* they treated her like absolute garbage.

[@frankieseward8667]

Yeah. Honestly that was basically her fighting back.

[@colintitcomb2544]

Every time I rewatch Season 10, I want to reach through the screen and wring someone's neck from that red team with a couple exceptions: Christina ('nuff said), Barbie (three guesses why, and the first two don't count), and (hot take alert) Robyn! As badly as Robyn treated everyone, including Barbie, she wisely got out and cooked with the guys. How she went about it, though? ... whew... yeah... F**K NO.

[@joefosh]

I've met people like her in work situations before, she strives to be a very strong-willed person which indirectly led her to have confrontations with other people who were also strong-willed, but kinda ruthless with it, and she'd always come off second-best because deep down she was too nice to sink to the levels they'd go to.

[@JupitersTears]

I hated barbie but the rest of the girls were horrible people

[@colintitcomb2544]

@@JupitersTears Especially Tiffany, whose blase, smug, better-than-everyone attitude was insufferable then, and it's downright rage-inducing now.

[@Banner16]

No wonder Heather became a Sous Chef. She was an incredible leader on every team she was on.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Sadly, when she became the Red Team Sous Chef on Season 6, she mostly just being quiet and not assertive as Christina. Even Blue Jay (I know his name is Jason but I still call him Blue Jay because of his hair) is very chill guy but still giving criticism. Basically, every Blue Team Sous Chefs post Scott are very chill and not as assertive as Scott but they still have moments.

[@huunhanle3809]

@@margarethmichelina5146 Agree, in my opinion, Heather was just... being there. I have a feeling that, the reason she was on the show just to fulfill the role as a placeholder, before Andi fill the sous chef role for the next seasons.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

​@@huunhanle3809Andi was also kinda quiet in Season 7 and Season 8 until she shuts Elise up in Season 9 until she shows how much threat she is when she kicked out Tiffany on Season 10 and yelled at Anton on Season 12

[@ryanmusiker8702]

I love when she roasted Garrett for making sexist remarks at the women.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

Heather burning her hand and delegating her section while she was in pain was one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen on this show. She’s always been my favorite female Hell’s Kitchen winner.

[@Gazooki69]

Yep, that was the moment I knew she was gonna win that season.

[@gghhyo5799]

​@Gazooki69 SAME. Like I went into the older seasons blind after they were uploaded to KZbin uncensored and when that part happened I KNEW she was going to win

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Also, she and Keith are the only good chefs on Season 2. If only Keith has a good leadership, they would be a perfect final 2. Also, let's not talk about the time she stood up to Garrett when he made a sexist comment that made the women made but then she and Garrett become friends.

[@EpicAndrew97]

@@margarethmichelina5146Garrett and Keith being eliminated over Virginia was BS But in retrospect, Keith kind of shot himself in the foot by not nominating Sara instead of Garrett in the final 5 You can even see Heather shocked after Keith gets eliminated, knowing it was complete bullshit

[@tallyikroe2476]

She Preformed Exceptionally well for being on a season filled with incompetent idiots

[@TPRules17]

I loved Sterling! He was always 100 and he was offered a ton of jobs at restaurants but declined so he could work at the hospital that saved members of his family as well. Christina is an icon and a legend as she’s so humble as well while also giving the chefs encouragement! What a boss!

[@johan0220]

Why do i keep seeing you in these type of video's, either the top comment or just below;-;

[@md2hot4u]

Although I didn't hate Sterling, he was too "step & fetch it " for me.

[@WAHHHHHHHHHHHH]

​@@md2hot4u And thats understandable i had no problem with Sterling i enjoyed him but he was a little to much for me i dont hate him just iffy you know?

[@jakebower587]

I actually worked with Sterling at a country club a few years back. Pretty sure he worked 2 jobs though, one at the hospital, and he prioritized the other one (which got him fired in the end)

[@5PctJuice]

Petrozza nominating himself is still one of the most wholesome moments in reality history for me. Genuinely wonderful thing for him to do for the best reasons.

[@nashzahm]

The man had a heart of gold, may he rest in peace and let his heart keep shining

[@Woodenfan]

That's normally a death knell for Hell's Kitchen competitors, but thankfully Ramsay saw it for what it was. What a blessed soul.

[@pinkpastelhearts]

loved him he was such a sweetheart.

[@IwhowasdatXD960]

​@@nashzahm He passed away?😢 He was my favorite chief for that season, R.I.P

[@nashzahm]

@@IwhowasdatXD960 sadly he did, he was the best of the early days of the show.

[@goldosprey]

You could see Ramsey deflate completely when Sal told him he didn't go to school.

[@DespairMMX3030]

200th Like, yw

[@lancelotb7312]

Thank you for putting Salvatore in for S7, he was the comic relief during his time there because the season was quite serious. He was mature, didn’t complain and was never hard on any of his teammates. Yes he wasnt a great chef at all, but he was easily one of the funniest and nicest ever on HK.

[@mimib8032]

He is one of my all time favorites! Love him.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Also, he's so Italian, he's still using that Italian hand gesture at 9:40 when he talked with Ramsay.

[@Aaron-kp6kp]

His elimination made showed his humbleness and humour too

[@basketballguru8187]

He had a great story how he worked and never really had an education because he had to work to help family and still is humble.

[@JWReichert]

Heather won my heart when she got the 3rd degree burn on her hand and still tried to lead her team.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

Same! It’s still one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen from anyone on this show.

[@richie404]

I liked Rochelle's joy and passion she had for cooking. And love it when she made Gordon chuckle after getting eliminated and being in third place. And Dave being a tough chef who won never got nominated foe elimination, won the competition and earn Gordon's respect.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Actually Rochelle was on fourth place. Third place was Melanie.

[@TrashCanDolfie]

Never really knew about Rochelle but when i saw her in this vid i just couldn't stop chuckling, such infectious joy😂

[@danialyousaf6456]

Ikr. She's so damn adorable and you can't help but giggle with her. ​@@TrashCanDolfie

[@StrifeAiray]

I'm gonna be honest here, Alex's storyline is by far the best one in HK history. He went through tough trials before the show, most notably his restaurant closing and being sold due to COVID. Then during the competition, he stood out as a leader who obviously cared about the food he serves despite making one dinner service mistake. Not to mention, he won nearly every special challenge on the show, which includes the Punishment Pass Challenge, the Cook For Your Life Challenge, and the Black Jacket Challenge. His final dinner service was also one of the most memorable as he absolutely shined as a true head chef and ultimately won it all in the end. Alex's storyline is like something out of a movie and I think it's amazing.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Also, Alex is such a lovable guy throughout Season 21, giving me a cool dad vibe.

[@BelievingRebel]

He’s a great guy. I follow him on Facebook.

[@missamieholly2313]

Alex is such a king. So proud of him

[@steviebanks8447]

Alex is a beast! I feel that both Dafne and Cynthia are solid runner-ups for likable chefs of Season 21!

[@Buzzbar94]

Rooted for Alex from the get go and still get emotional when I see his reaction to his winning as well as his wife's. That scream she let's out is one of just relief. From coming in with nothing to walking away with everything, and having the "cool dad" vibe he does, am so glad he won over Dafne.

[@ryhi5]

I have a soft spot for Boris from S8. He was one of the friendliest guys on the S8 blue team and his reactions to Raj’s meme worthy screw-ups were comedy gold!

[@Pendarr]

ROLL THE FAWKIN PIZZA

[@ryhi5]

@@Pendarr my partner….. was sent here to sabotage me! That guy is fakkin NUTS!

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Wasn’t another one of his - The guy can’t even change his underwear right

[@mimib8032]

I really like Boris also.

[@BelievingRebel]

Except when he imitated Chef ... that could have been fatal 🤣

[@randommmwiththreeMs]

Rochelle made a big impression on me, no joke one of my favorite contestants to ever go on hells kitchen. She's gracious and her laughter is infectious.

[@DanielSelk]

I would take a bubbly positive Rochelle 1000 times over the wicked awful positive sucking Elise. =)

[@jamesryan6008]

During a late season service that went very well, Ramsay had plenty of good things to say, especially about Rochelle. He was looking her in the eye while praising how she improved during the season. From the way it's edited it appears everything he has to say was for Rochelle.

[@giga_chad9]

I loved how chill and relaxed Dave was, he was never an asshole and was always just a chill guy. I’m glad he won he worked for that win

[@PrinceDoebler]

Aaron’s face when the Gordon Ramsay said Sterling’s dish was a stand-out was just beautiful. I love it.

[@SteveHodge-rq9lp]

He looked like he was gonna cry! I loved it!!!

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@SteveHodge-rq9lpme too.🥰👨‍🍳👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

[@kamuikadet6538]

​@@SteveHodge-rq9lpso, as usual?

[@Gamer-fj9fr]

I feel like something for me that makes Salvatore my favorite of his season is how he was one of the people this season who accepted his elimination and admitted it was the right choice, it shows just how mature he is

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

Indeed.👨‍🍳👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳💯

[@vanessastegall]

Dave is my favorite contestant. He never backed down from his injury. His best moment was his winning one.

[@davidmcaninch4714]

He’s the One-Armed Bandit, my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vanessastegall]

Dave is a true test of having grit.

[@joannetrueman6838]

im Still Shocked How Dave Maneged To Win Season 6 With a Broken Hand Super Determination is The Key thier

[@vanessastegall]

@@davidmcaninch4714he’s tough

[@mudyao]

@@davidmcaninch4714 remember how he came back as a challenge chef and the competiting chefs collectively shat their pants because it’s Dave with TWO working arms 🤣

[@danlemongton7534]

As much as I love Christina, Clemenza was my favorite of that season. Man had so much heart that after he gave one of the best elimination speeches ever, the entire red team stood up and cheered when he was told to go back in line. I don't think there was ever another chef that got as much love and respect from the opposing team as Clemenza.

[@luuduonghy659]

Until second half’s where his attitude suck, even participate argue with Ramsay and refuse to take responsibility.

[@Smashedhiskeyboardupinthewoods]

I feel for Justin so bad. Put him against any other winner other than Christina he would have won without even trying

[@EllieC130]

Rochelle not even being able to keep a straight face even when she's explicitly told to cracks me up. God bless her, I hope she's doing well out there.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

I still want Christina to ever say as the current Sous Chef: "I survived Red Team Season 10."

[@saberthecoolest]

She needs a t-shirt that says it lol (with a free shirt given to Barbie as well)

[@adrianmiskiewicz6762]

Both Jon and Anthony should have "I would have Black Jacket is I wasn't in S11" shirts

[@Commenter839]

​@@adrianmiskiewicz6762Jon got a black jacket though

[@margarethmichelina5146]

@@adrianmiskiewicz6762 You mean Michael. Jon made it to Black Jacket and he's the only guy on Black Jacket team.

[@adrianmiskiewicz6762]

@@margarethmichelina5146 Yeah, Michael. I just didn't watch S11 that far, and I thought that Zach was only "Blue Black Jacket"

[@nobodysinger3566]

I really love Dave especially in the kids vegetable challenge when he said “come get a sandwich from the the one armed bandit”

[@magicalronin]

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. - The guy who won the season

[@heymistercarter.]

I've said many times that Milly is the Boston Rob of Hell's Kitchen. I say that not just in the sense of how iconic he is to the HK viewers. But just like how Jeff Probst loved Boston Rob, you can tell Milly is one of Chef Ramsay's absolute favorites across the entire franchise. He gave Milly Pep Talks, excused some of his mistakes (like saving Milly first even after he made the incorrect number of oysters during All-Stars' Cook For Your Life challenge), and in general it seemed like it pained Ramsay to eliminate Milly both times he did. It's saying something when Ramsay straight-up offered Milly an internship at his flagship restaurant after his All-Stars run, something he didn't do to anyone else that season. So let's just say if Ramsay ever has a Legends season of HK, don't be surprised if Milly's on the cast.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

I’m rewatching season 14 right now and I still have so much love for Milly. He’s such a passionate and gentle giant who gives it everything he has and I love him.

[@s2ncurai]

He is one of my absolute faves!

[@TrashCanDolfie]

Julia effortlessly flipping omelets was really satisfying

[@seanswinton6242]

I agree. She was awesome. I believe she would have been great for Ramsay. Her background actually makes her better suited for her own restaurant to me. With guidance from a high end chef, she could adapt and be killer. She is used to fast paced cooking in volume. We saw that when she cooked for the military and for a cafeteria full of students. I also liked how her steak and shrimp service went! She ruled it with few mistakes. While her team frowned on the dish, Ramsay endorsed it, and it became highly successful. Same went with her chicken sandwiches. Turns out her chicken sandwiches were ahead of their time! 😂😂

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Also, as a Waffle House Cook, she must cook a lot of omelettes and eggs many times so she must be very used to it.

[@justsomeguywholovesberserk6375]

I honestly loved Robert in Season 5, He was incredibly funny and I felt bad for him, and the Season 6 Punishment was just cruel even by HK standards

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

I also really respected how he came to talk to Chef about his triggers with his father and how they bonded over that. I know Chef came from an abusive father and I love how he apologized to him.

[@GorillaFan_32]

For some reason, the HK season 5 comments say otherwise, like bro?? (btw im talking about how people in the hells kitchen season 5 comment section absolutely despise my guy robert)

[@margarethmichelina5146]

But in Season 6, he becomes too cocky just because he's been there before but he got overwhelmed because Dave, Kevin and Van are very dominants on that season.

[@wolfox7776]

Admittedly, Robert was still fairly strong in S6. But when you have to compete with Dave, Kevin, Tenile and Van, some of the strongest in the series I'd argue, you aint gon win

[@MegaMr46]

You know the old saying “High Risk equals high reward”

[@togishere]

The fact that Raj isn't S8 pick is crazy. Sure, we loved him for all the wrong reasons, but he was still the best

[@luuduonghy659]

Yes consider so many chef attitude was terrible, especially Russell, Sabrina, Antonia and Melissa.

[@zoemoore3852]

Totally agree. Loved raj

[@ShadowSorel]

raj is too epic, we needn’t sing praise for him

[@mjthekwen4713]

Two years ago Sterling visited my middle school. I got a picture with him and everything. He truly is a great guy.

[@arbiter11171]

According to how often he’s quoted, I’m guessing the favorite for season 6 can speak for himself

[@DarkDreamsAndMoonlitNights]

“I’m not no bitch!” “WHAT?!”

[@Wonthegulag]

He knows who he is

[@FurikusHex]

Milly doesnt get enough love. He had a big heart and a sensitive side but when push came to shove, he would do what was needed to be done to set things right. I loved him from start to finish

[@madelinemulder3794]

I totally get Motto but Ariel really grew on me in Season 18, no drama, no attitude, just put her head down and did what she needed to do. I liked her in 6 but when she came back I was thrilled, she had really grown as a person and as a chef

[@mimib8032]

Motto was laughing at Trev every time Scottly was bullying him. So he either was going along with the bullying, or too much a coward to call it out.

[@nevenpatrk9661]

Ariel would be my pick for Season 18 as Motto does get a bit of slack from a portion of the HK community for his involvement in the whole Trev situation and from the way he quit while Ariel in Season 18 is beloved by just about everyone.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Remember in Season 6, Red Team Season 6 only won One Dinner Service and it's always her and Tennile carrying the dinner service as Suzanne always being arrogant, Sabrina is way concern for being pretty, Amanda is an airhead, Tek can't cook fish, Lovely is fucking useless and Melinda is from another planet. Also, she had to compete against Kevin and Dave so she felt overwhelmed in Top 3. In Season 18 however, Kevin lost his energy and become early boots while Ariel is the only consistent Veteran left as Heather is too bitchy, T is too arrogant, Jen accused Gordon for "sabotaging" her, Trev is horrible and Brett is one trick phony as he only can cook Italian dishes. Ariel is out of everyone's league in Season 18 and she's been dominated since Day One.

[@jpragata017]

​@@mimib8032i have a feeling that Motto thought it was banter.

[@Kenny_D6665]

I think for me, it’s between her and Kanae.

[@codyadams5129]

Alex was a rare breed. Not only was he the oldest HK winner but he had that perfect balance of humility and competitiveness. He didnt constantly brag about how good he was and he was a team player, but at the same time he was also there to win and made the hard decisions that might have made him some enemies in the cast. From the start me and my cousin were convinced Alex and Alejandro were Gunna be the top 2, but alejandro was 3rd so close enough

[@margarethmichelina5146]

He is the first person in Hell's Kitchen history already giving me winning vibe from the beginning. But, he's different than Meghan, Meghan simply giving us the prodigy type protagonist vibe but Alex is different, he had a tough background but he keeps pushing it every episodes.

[@isaacmartinez6904]

Rochelle is my personal favorite. She tries new things like cooking a lobster which it benefits at the end. And she never gives up.

[@connortobschall1317]

Rochelle and Sterling are by far my favourite chefs. I loved Rochelle's bubbly personality and I enjoyed Sterling's attitude in general, such a lovely guy.

[@Kenny_D6665]

Imagine Rochelle and Sterling interacting.

[@seanswinton6242]

​@@Kenny_D6665I always wanted a HK Most Beloved Chefs season to have Sterling and Rochelle back.

[@faeliya1423]

Yes Finally recognition to Rochelle she a great cook and a sweetheart through the entire season an i relate to her for having social anxiety myself

[@colintitcomb2544]

I still hated how Kasia and Joy twisted Rochelle's desire to have a family into something shameful, though.

[@gghhyo5799]

​@colintitcomb2544 yeah that shit was gross honestly

[@julieevans3426]

@@colintitcomb2544 Yeah,and Melanie joined them!

[@EaglesFan202]

I love how flynn jokingly said matt for season 4 knowing damn well it’s petrozza😂rip petrozza❤

[@KonradvonHotzendorf]

Way to trigger everyone 😂

[@rayewaddell9668]

@@KonradvonHotzendorfImagine if he said that Matthew from season 20 was the most beloved chef lol🤣

[@mazemaster0033]

I love that Rochelle was smiling throughout the entire season, even when she cut the tip of her damn thumb off. Also, I was right for most of my predictions

[@johans3164]

She is so freaking precious. I need more of that positive energy tbh

[@seanswinton6242]

Her smile and energy was infectious!

[@lyrmaxlyrics]

Definitely Rochelle is my favorite chef in all of Hell's Kitchen. I constantly rewatch her season because of her!

[@UnicornPug]

in S13, sterling was literally so amazing and sweet i always wanna cry when i see him fr

[@naemitherraven]

Will started off as a favourite and beloved chef of that season until the whole betrayal with picking Elise over Jennifer as the better cook changed my opinion of Will. He's still got some great highlights, but ngl season 9 has some disliked chefs, so the choices were limited. Tommy would've been my pick, but if Will didn't say that Elise was a better cook than Jennifer, I'd end up with Will being my favourite/beloved chef of that season.

[@chris_zed7425]

Same I think a lot of people felt the same about will. AlsonDon't get me started on that meatball paul

[@aileencho5293]

@@chris_zed7425 But...Paul is A BIG DEAL! (lol, agreed, even despite Will's betrayal of Jen, he should've beaten that arrogant dude)

[@Commenter839]

Tommy may have been a terrible black jacket, but he has so much of my respect for being the only one to rightfully stick up for Jennifer. What Will and Paul did was messed up, especially since they did her like that right after learning Jen had a crush on Paul

[@jpragata017]

If the betrayal didnt happen, possibly it could have been Will Vs Jennifer in the final. But yeah that betrayal i kinda feel mixed about it, yes its really low to blindside somebody stronger, but it is also strategic to get rid of someone stronger to have an easier path moving forward.

[@Morayyeel64]

@@jpragata017I think it would’ve always been a Will vs. Paul finale, but I feel that if Elise would’ve gotten the boot over Jennifer, she would’ve got 3rd for sure. She deserved it a thousand times more than Elise did.

[@rebeccamcdermott9259]

Christina W and Sterling are my two favourite HK chefs of all-time. Christina was an absolute warrior and Sterling will always be Mr. 100.

[@mariamontserratgalindobovi9945]

Petrozza was a really amazing person in season 4, I really wanted him to win. R.I.P 😢

[@seanswinton6242]

I agree. We also gotta give Bobby a nod because he helped save Petrozza when he thought he was done!

[@megakoopa-pokemonandmore6152]

Correction: there’s no one that hates Sterling, unless you’re name is Steve or Aaron. You can clearly see how much disbelief he was in when Sterling’s dish won after he called Sterling an asshole for no reason. Also if you were doing beloved chefs for both rookies and veterans, for the rookies Motto is the obvious choice and for the veterans, I would choose Bret

[@JianCB2]

I disagree about the vets, Bret got on my nerves sometimes and was pretty disrespectful of Trev at times. Although I'm saying this as an absolute Trev dick rider so I'm a bit biased.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

For veterans, it should've been Ariel since she has no beef with anyone and also willing to teach anyone

[@hellothisismufin]

Yeah, honestly, I didn't like Brett all that much on his debut season. He was too fiery, too confrontational. When he came back you could feel that the combination of his medical elimination and his own personal struggles really mellowed him out. He had that same intensity and passion, but was able to direct that into his cooking. He was a great story of those two seasons for me

[@stretchyhulk]

I was so happy to see Manda and Mary Lou on this list. They were just such bright forces on their seasons that they were always fun to look forward to the confessionals of.

[@joannetrueman6838]

Im Happy That Manda Got On The List The Fact She Had To Deal With A Sexist Asshole And Got a Black Jacket Shes Just So Good

[@Kenny_D6665]

Manda was the Mitsuri Kanroji of Hell’s Kitchen. Or was that Rochelle?

[@jacksonia7724]

I love how you chose manda and Kim. Both of them are so underrated and they are two people I was really rooting for

[@lulucalliope713]

Sterling is such an amazing person - he's on Instagram and he constantly posts positivity and love!

[@Kenny_D6665]

Season eighteen, I have to disagree. I think that the title of the most beloved chef should go to Kanae. Not only was she a strong chef, her personality was undeniably amazing. She was the best contestant that didn’t make it to the black jackets of that season.

[@kiralulu1779]

Yes, my thoughts exactly!

[@rebeccamcdermott9259]

Yeah, she was one of my favourites in that season.

[@AireTamStormer]

Absolutely. I personally found Mia obnoxious, especially later in the season. And Motto quitting the competition to go bring his culinary knowledge to...one of the culinary capitals of the world? Seemed very arrogant.

[@demonkingak1755]

Yeah I’d say it was either Kanar or Declan really. Mia only gets liked because she’s considered attractive.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Also, Mia mostly dominant on individual challenges and she got title "Challenge Queen" but when it comes to dinner service, she sucks! Because her job was Private Chef at that time so she's not very used to work with others. And the finale really showed it how she made her entire dishes based on her root, Puerto Rican dishes and made her teammates confused because no one knows what exactly is her dishes. Let's not forget the time when she threw Kanae under the bus when she got nominated for no reason!

[@missamieholly2313]

YESS, thank you for giving Paula love!! I loved her the most in S5, she was pretty much the only woman on the red team who had her head on straight and was an amazing cook! QUEEN 👑

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

I think so too.💭👨‍🍳👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳💯

[@erickam6733]

What makes Stirling #1 for me is after the show he was approached by a lot of restaurants to be their executive chef but he turned them down to cook for a hospital that treated his mothers cancer.

[@froggydagramma4049]

That’s amazing my love for sterling is up so much

[@ThunderTHR]

For those curious, here's the final rankings for each of these beloved chefs in their respective season; S1 - Elsie - 4th out of 12 S2 - Heather - *1st* out of 12 S3 - Julia - 4th out of '13' S4 - Petrozza - 2nd out of 15 S5 - Paula - 2nd out of 16 S6 - Dave - *1st* out of 17 S7 - Salvatore - 10th out of 16 S8 - Jillian - 3rd out of 16 S9 - Will - 2nd out of 18 S10 - Christina - *1st* out of 18 S11 - Jon - 3rd out of 20 S12 - Rochelle - 4th out of 20 S13 - Sterling - 7th out of 18 S14 - Milly - 4th out of 18 S15 - Manda - 5th out of 18 S16 - Kimberly - 5th out of 18 S17 - Nick - 3rd out of 16 S18 - Motto - 4th out of 16 S19 - Mary-Lou - 2nd out of 18 S20 - Steve - 5th out of 18 S21 - Alex - *1st* out of 18 I initially had personal picks for Season 22 (this video was made before the season was finished), but it seems to vary considering there were a lot of likeable chefs that season. So have my 'Mount Rushmore' picks for beloved chefs of Season 22; S22 (out of 18); Leigh - 6th Dahmere - 5th Sammi - 3rd Ryan - *1st*

[@user-ep3sl8og1w]

When you rank them like that, Salvatore really sticks out like a sore thumb, doesn’t he?

[@dominiklis6261]

For S22 i think it's gonna be Mattias, the fans love him because of his last name.

[@saberthecoolest]

@@dominiklis6261tbh i think Brad is a strong contender for most beloved chef too!

[@dominiklis6261]

@@saberthecoolest yeah, both Brad and Chef Butts are at a really close tie. It sucks that hk didn't took the opportunity to have Mattias' last name be the butt of the joke, pun intended.

[@mariofan2867]

@@dominiklis6261For season 22, I really like the final 3, but honestly I think Dahmere has more fans due to his vocal leadership skills and his cooking ability.

[@saffronia2992]

I could also give it to Bobby in Season 4. He was arrgogant yes but he got Petrozza back from the brink and he was genuinely friendly and easy-going.

[@princesssmileyface91]

That was a wholesome moment, and it was a pick me up Petrozza needed.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Louross is also not bad. But let's be honest, Petrozza, Bobby and Louross are the 3 Musketters of Season 4 Blue Team as the others are either douchebags and terrible.

[@luuduonghy659]

@@margarethmichelina5146Agree. Matt just inconsistent Jason and Ben disappoint not just their teammate but Ramsay too Craig, Dominic fall under pressure.

[@dominiklis6261]

Luuuduonghy. ​I think that the only reason as to why Dominic was the first boot was because he was up against Bobby who had alot of potential. I can guarantee that if he was put up against Jason, the sexist one would go home instead of stay at home dad.

[@emiliat8717]

Sterling is no. 1 every time, there’s no competition

[@DirgeHole-2866]

He Always will be 100.

[@thefeatheredbutterfly7335]

13:49 Barbie’s excitement knowing it’s Christina is so cute- 🥹

[@dankgamingmlg3377]

*Dave breaks his arm* "I'm not a quitter and I'm not a wuss" idk why I thought the "I'm not a wuss" bit was funny cause I think a broken arm is a serious injury but honestly HUGE respect to Dave.

[@KMC5240]

Bobby is right behind Petrozza when it comes to S4. He came in a bit over confident, and did poorly with his signature dish and in his first service. But after that, he became a solid cook and leader throughout his remaining time on the show. One of the nicest people to ever walk through the doors of HK. When he was eliminated, he talked about how he's often misunderstood because of his size and presumed to be some kind of bully. Showing that you can't judge a book by it's cover. And he had a very gracious quote when he was eliminated. "I walked into Hell's Kitchen with my joy, and I'm leaving with my joy." After Hells Kitchen, Bobby started a program called "F-Bites" that's designed to teach inner-city kids how to cook. He also owns I believe two restaurants in the Niagara Falls area.

[@timepoet77]

Petrozza the man may be gone, but Petrozza the legend is immortal.

[@Kazuma127]

The fact that Sterling had so much energy and passion is surprising considering how his team was treating him. Also, him and Milly are some of my favourite chefs in HK. Milly is such a kind-heartedly individual, kind of reminding me of Petrozza (Rest in peace).

[@nevenpatrk9661]

I feel like Brian would be a great contender for season 10 as whenever I see a post about Season 10 on KZbin or Reddit, people unanimously speak on how much they love Brian and I can definitely see why.

[@mimib8032]

He was so hilarious. I loved Brian.

[@luuduonghy659]

Barbie and Roshni also being most loved chef in season 10, along with him, Christina and Justin.

[@justnewo798]

It's always gonna stuck with me when he started speaking in Spanish and got all the blue team annoyed, comedy gold

[@bluevegito-6979]

Gordon Ramsay:You went to school right Sal:No chef Gordon:You didn’t go to school?!?! Sal:Yes chef Gordon:Oh… man I was joking, now I’m the donkey

[@dankgamingmlg3377]

Dave was a beast like fr, so was Kevin. It was impressive seeing two chefs this strong especially in such an early season, I could even say Dave is better than all HK chefs to date.

[@qu4ry529]

Thank you for giving Manda her time she is one of my favorites from hk and one of the most underrated

[@rebeccamcdermott9259]

She was one of my favourites in that season. She's just an absolute sweetheart. And she took so much crap from d-bag Frank when she was sent over to the Blue team.

[@BelievingRebel]

If for nothing else, the way she yelled at Frank. She made him look like the douche he was.

[@TrustonLeongTheDriftPro]

I honestly give Manda huge props for having the guts to not put up with Frank Cala’s crap

[@sian2337]

I loved Julia from season 3. I couldn’t believe the way she was being spoken about by the other women at the beginning.

[@Fastsnail342]

After seeing some of Milly’s clips from season 14 all I wanna do now is give that man a big hug man looks like he needed it

[@art.of.verser]

Mr 100 Sterling always kept it 100; Rochelle is a bubbly, motherly type and always reliable; Christina is my fave winner of HK (S10, to be precise) and a complete badass; Milly is definitely a giant teddy bear and his unreal passion for food is really astounding (not to mention so satisfying); Kimberly of S16 floors me, being very spunky yet has the tenacity of a wolf when pushed. And these are my personal list of beloved HK contestants. 😊

[@lucasmarble2572]

My picks would have to be 1: Elsie 2: Heather 3: Julia 4: Petrozza 5: Robert 6: Van 7: Salvatore 8: Nona 9: Jennifer 10: Christina 11: Jon 12: Rochelle 13: Sterling 14: Milly 15: Manda 16: Ryan 17: Nick 18: Mia 19: Donna (Declan) 20: Steve 21: Alex 22: Brad

[@universe7soap]

1. Elsie 2. Heather & Keith 3. Bonnie 4. Petrozza 5. Robert 6. Dave 7. Jay 8. Jillian 9. Will 10. Justin 11. Jon 12. Rochelle 13. Sterling 14. T 15. Joe & Ashley 16. Wendy 17. Nick 18. Trev 19. ML 20. Steve 21. Alex 22. Ryan or Johnathan so far Also least favorites since listing things is fun and I didn't on the last Flynn video: 1. Jeff 2. Sara 3. Vinnie 4. Ben 5. Lacey 6. Joseph 7. Scott 8. Russell 9. Elise 10. Robyn 11. Zach 12. Nicole 13. Bryant 14. Monique 15. Frank 16. Matt 17. Elise 18. Scotley 19. Amber 20. none! 21. Alyssa 22. none! (yet, Jason's a strong contender but from the teaser he may as well be the first gone)

[@robertluong3024]

I read Elise and was flabbergasted for a moment.

[@rayewaddell9668]

@@universe7soapActually we all know that our favorite beloved chef from season 20 has to be Matthew🤣

[@pensandshakers]

I love Van. I could have watched him for the whole season.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

For Season 16, I'd rather put Ryan over Kimberly (even though Ryan's first name is also Kimberly). Ryan started out as a shy girl and she was mostly hiding behind Heidi most of the time until Ramsay told her to find her voice. Only for her to move to Blue Team and find her voice but sadly, having a teammate like Paulie made her totally overwhelmed. Kimberly is kinda annoying most of the time.

[@namelessdork2256]

I have been waiting for a list like this. Thank you.

[@SaltySeattleCyclist]

24:08 Those heart eyes they put on Cody is the best editing HK ever did 😂😂

[@Armentitron]

Season 19 was such a breath of fresh air by having four great, likeable chefs who all supported eachother in the final four

[@mars7125]

dave was always my favorite my dad always asks why and i just say “he went an entire season with one arm! hes strong then anyone i’ve watched before!”

[@vitomcsween974]

Sterling is definitely the most loved chef and let's not forget How Will was the first one to check on Jason what he wasn't feeling so well

[@Brianna_Q]

Wherever Sterling is in the world now, i wish him nothing but the best. Guy is just a beatiful soul.

[@EpicAndrew97]

I absolutely loved Rochelle

[@elliotwarren1090]

Alex is set up to be another powerhouse just like Christina, which is probably why they’re my two favorite chefs, let alone my two favorite winners

[@JoyBoy0606]

When I saw Heather burn herself, crying and getting first aid from Gordon, and STILL lead her team to cover her station, I just KNEW she was going to win

[@sweethysteria8737]

Jon is cool but I also had a major soft spot for Mary. She just seemed so sweet. And had underdog energy When she took over in the blue kitchen after Beret sent raw chicken I was practically right there with Nedra doing “Go Mary!”

[@nutydropemoff1734]

Flynn I’ve recently been watching your HK vids and I love them, keep it up man you’re doing great 🙏❤

[@wakkowarner5357]

yk its a good day when flynn posts

[@brendanhart517]

I love Jon's exit speech though he still sounded positive and happy even when he was diappointed. and the even I couldn't survive the curse of the blue team definitely sticks with you

[@olivermensinger]

Easy to go from hated to loved. Nice, Flynn. :)

[@alexander.tahtadjian]

I’ve been waiting for you to do this type of video for a while…and you did not disappoint. It was awesome that you highlighted some of the best of the best from this show and they truly balance out the chaos that is Hell’s Kitchen. Elsie (S1), Heather (S2), Julia (S3), Petroza (S4), Paula (S5), Dave (S6), Christina (S10), Jon (S11), Rochelle (S12), Sterling (S13), Milly (S14), Motto (S18), Mary Lou (S19), Steve (S20) and Alex (S21) were my favourites and I’m glad you highlighted them.

[@MrMixtape]

Kimberly has the most expressive face I've ever seen on a human being, it's adorable

[@amazingtoludada300]

Alex is definitely my favorite chef from modern HK

[@paulybfromda303]

S.20 overall was probably the most wholesome cast in this series. No drama, no ego, just get in and cook and lift one another to be their best

[@fanofpink]

Hearing Sterling sing made me smile.

[@Narra0002]

I love Heather, Elsie, Sterling, Dave, Rochelle, Melanie, Christina, and Scott so much. They’re all great and I’m happy they’re doing well. And shoutout to Alex. I knew he’d win, and I’m so proud of him. Definitely one of the best HK winners

[@Narra0002]

Megan, Manda, Cody, and Mary Lou are awesome too ofc. It’s upsetting Cody and Mary Lou never dated, I was a big shipper

[@gmgz]

Season 18 is a tie between Motto and Trev for me. Motto is amazing and had the potential to be the first male winner in 6 seasons, but I just can't ignore all the crap that Trev had to deal with throughout both of his seasons.

[@luuduonghy659]

Trev? I disagree. He just become worse even after Scotley elimination. And worst of all, he never take responsibility for his own performance.

[@ryanrossi6792]

I love Petrozzas exit interview. Such a gracious man

[@foxyfoxington2651]

Tennille is my favorite Chef from the entire series. Every. Season. There's. No. Contest.

[@luuduonghy659]

One of best comeback ever.

[@alexjomain828]

When you jokingly said Matt for season 4 it gave me a migrain RIP Petrozza, one of my favourite contestant ever.

[@UnstoppableAdam]

Should have put Ji for Season 5. Despite being eliminated second, she held everyone's hearts.

[@colintitcomb2544]

YES. Ji ABSOLUTELY deserved a shout-out for her incredible grace and selflessness in the face of her horrific injury... the cast applauding her as Robert wheeled her out speaks VOLUMES to how incredible her attitude was (and likely still is).

[@lerx_mex7601]

💀

[@kevinb7657]

You could really tell how much Gordon believed in her and liked her that early. I really wish she hasn’t hurt her ankle because she very well could have been a Top 3 chef on that season.

[@lUseMyBlade]

Channel desserves more subs tbh. Video quality is insane. I love long compilations wether it be for sleep or doing chores.

[@DJ-ov2it]

What you did to me with Matt and Petrozza killed me 😂

[@megandeng25]

I was glad to see Heather win! I always really admired her. Talented but humble. Probably the first example of an HK winner where it was clear within just a few episodes who the winner would be, and you just watch to see who comes second.

[@cleffa173]

Sterling's my favorite chef in the series. I love his attitude, and he's hilarious to boot! P.S., fuck Aaron for constantly hating on him.

[@daniellerose1114]

And Steve!!!

[@cleffa173]

@@daniellerose1114 Yeah, him too!

[@Garganit]

Petrozza, May you rest on peace!, Know, you will forever be my favourite Hells Kitchen contestant in the history of the program! I would aboslutey adore a sincere chat with Petrozza, Sterling and Rochelle, It would have been the most heart warming chat I've ever had I'm sure.

[@p00pyman695]

Next video should be Top 10 Chefs who kept their jackets

[@daniellerose1114]

I think a few people deserve an honorable mention. Latasha, Nikki, Michelle, Ariel, and Kanee. Latasha was amazing, Nikki is one of the most improved chefs on the show, and Michelle and Ariel both got their redemption and won, especially Ariel who was much stronger on season 18 and was just a really nice person and a great leader. Kanee was just funny, good, and spunky.

[@madisonlongley5082]

4:58 I think the worst part is that Petrozza died of lung cancer back in 2019. Cancer sucks!

[@TheEpic22]

Wil from season 9 is probably my favorite HK contestant tbh. Pure skill, no drama, absolutely a chill and awesome dude who is incredibly good at what he does, and should have won easy over Paul imo. I think Paul’s use of his grandma’s death as a storyline in the season made Ramsay give it to him more than anything. And while Paul seemed nice in season 9 I think he was mostly just mirroring Wil’s behavior

[@mattwallace5454]

It’s funny, I would have agreed with you, but then I went back and watched the last couple episodes of the season. Will may have been the superior cook, but Paul could lead a kitchen better. He did not have a good performance at the final four, and his last dinner service was actually one of the worst in finale history. he tried to sabotage Paul by giving him Elise and Carrie, but it totally flopped.

[@jackf1215]

20:43 I watched allstars a little bit during this time, and I remember my younger self being so inspired by Nick, as well as how open he was about his sexuality, which honestly made me feel so good about myself, and helped me when it came to coming out of the closet to my friends and family. Nick was always a big inspiration for me.