Not Being Nominated Won't Save You - Every Single Surprise Departure: S1-10 | Hell's Kitchen

Every mid-service & non-nominated elimination and every departure in seasons 1-10 of Hell's Kitchen.
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00:00:00 Jeff (season 1)
00:02:15 Larry (season 2)
00:04:06 Aaron (season 3)
00:05:53 Melissa (season 3)
00:08:21 Josh (season 3)
00:11:43 Sharon (season 4)
00:15:22 Vanessa (season 4)
00:20:10 Ji (season 5)
00:25:03 Colleen (season 5)
00:28:23 J (season 5)
00:32:07 Lacey (season 5)
00:36:28 Carol (season 5)
00:39:27 Robert (season 5)
00:46:50 Louie (season 6)
00:49:37 Joseph (season 6)
00:53:35 Jim (season 6)
00:56:43 Mikey (season 7)
00:59:55 Salvatore (season 7)
01:02:49 Nilka (season 7)
01:10:23 Antonia (season 8)
01:12:18 Curtis (season 8)
01:15:30 Raj (season 8)
01:18:25 Jason (season 9)
01:20:22 Gina (season 9)
01:23:32 Jamie (season 9)
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[@Storm27ification]

Much respect to Ji for finishing the food service with one foot. If healthy, she would have won hands down in season 5

[@openbook9000]

I agree, Ji was a tank

[@godislove102887]

I don't remember much of her, but I do remember her volunteering to go home despite being a powerhouse in spite of her injury. It really says something when 1) your team is telling you that you're still better at half strength than the full combined strength of the two they put forward, and 2) you get a standing ovation from the opposing team out of respect and recognition. Would have been nice to see her return in a later season.

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

What a professional and finishing her food but I totally understand if she can't complete her food due to injury. Even though she got eliminated due to injury, it made her look strong since she wasn't eliminated due to her skill

[@seanswinton6242]

I agree.

[@openbook9000]

@@prasithoudomvilay8454 she wasn't eliminated. She volunteered to go as she believed she was a hindrance to her team. But I see what you're saying nonetheless.

[@vdd1001]

Raj missing the exit while on his way out is definitely a true raj moment

[@l-wolverine2211]

It looked like Raj was trying to go to the Restroom instead of the Exit. Last ditched effort to save himself?! 🤷‍♂️

[@KonradvonHotzendorf]

And he really has walked through thousand of doors by now

[@titanqueen7217]

Raj is the kind of person who would order sashimi and complain because it’s raw

[@RoughJustice2k18]

Pity there was no freezer for Raj to stick his head in and cool off after being eliminated. That's standard for Raj.

[@Bjontiss]

The best part was when he started chopping the pizzadough

[@EpicAndrew97]

Aaron’s was the saddest, he didn’t even get a happy ending after his hospitalization It truly broke my heart seeing him being hospitalized due to diabetes, then him dying 3 years after that

[@ugabuga1361]

you know what's more sad? hexclad pans are made with toxic Teflon and gordon doesn't care if you get poisoned from it.

[@nickclark18]

I'm glad he's in a better place this world has gone so cold.

[@lukeandfamilyvideos8234]

He was definitely one of the most positive and upbeat contestants on the show

[@fanofpink]

I remember being so shocked seeing an episode of hell's kitchen being dedicated to him. I was like Aaron nooo.

[@hibarikyoya854]

He appeared very happy when he came on as a guest in the next season. That's all you can hope for in life being happy

[@harry69007]

Ji is the saddest early exit in Hell's kitchen. She would have done really well in the competition and probably would have probably gotten to the black jackets.

[@iam7477]

Top 4 easily, she did better than half the entire cast.

[@christopheralvarez2318]

3rd place is where she would have been if not for her injury.

[@iam7477]

@@christopheralvarez2318 that depends bc Andrea did so well at the pass

[@julienkeil7014]

I‘m happy vor her to be allowed to Keep the Jacket

[@barbad1an609]

Fr

[@qu4ry529]

Jeff- "I'm not a quitter." Quits 27 seconds later

[@Boyso5407]

Right up there with Vanessa. She says she’s never quit anything in her life and then turns around and quits. I get that the she’s hurting but I think you have to at least try and see if you can do it.

[@qu4ry529]

@jasonboisseau409 unlike Jeff, Vanessa had an actual reason to quit because of a burn instead of Jeff over here who was called a crap cook a couple of times

[@dustinhales76]

But then in 1 season you had a dude on 2 sprained ankles and another with a broken wrist who chose to stay 😂😂

[@nachoalvarez7171]

​@@dustinhales76and they were the 2 finalists

[@AlvinSeville1]

I believe he said that because he was trying to convince ce himself that he was not a quitter, perhaps knowing that's exactly what he was gonna do.

[@scruffythecat4]

Season 6's early eliminations were absolutely iconic. There's Louie who got ejected on opening night, Melinda who went 👁👄👁 after wasting enough capellini to feed a village, and Joseph who can speak for himself.

[@EpicAndrew97]

And tony who was a donkey

[@BillsFan2020]

look LOOK WTF IS THIS😂

[@BillsFan2020]

Pov Melinda🧍🏻‍♀️

[@michaelfisher7159]

Say what you want, but Joseph ain’t no bitch 😂

[@JustinMogollon199]

He knows who he is.

[@readysetactioncommentaries]

Joseph’s exit still is funny as hell. Dude was a former friggin Marine, and he can’t follow simple instructions, clearly the military didn’t teach him any values or respect!

[@glasshousefuture6836]

I haven't watched every season so I'm over here dyin laughin at that Joseph guy just becoming wacko on chef out of the blue!!! 😂😅🤣😂🤣 I'm like, whaaahappennn!!? What's wrong with that guy 😅🤣😂so I came to comments to see what I could see👀😂

[@EsteemedReptile]

He was a typical insecure boy.

[@daltonsmith8782]

Did someone say dishonorable discharge? 😂😂

[@Clumpydump]

I've never seen a marine act like a toddler and then trip on his way out.

[@somebloke9067]

I think those values and respects can speak for themselves

[@francisthe_artist]

I feel bad for Vanessa, an oil burn is a really serious thing and it’s very painful- and the fact that at least one of her teammates was eluding to her being a baby for tearing up at the pain is absolutely crazy to me (I forgot the teammates name but the way she was talking in her confessional during the dinner service was just out of pocket imo)

[@rararasputin8608]

I can't help but respect Vanessa's reasoning: being in a competition and not being able to show Gordon your finest does do a number on ya, and as an additional fear, she could've gone far in the contest, or perhaps crumble in the process due to her healing burn... or both. Well, from what I was able to find, she's a coroner, and I hope she's doing well.

[@francisthe_artist]

@@rararasputin8608 Fr! I feel like with some of these departures the other contestants don’t think about how the stress of an injury on top of just being in Hells Kitchen in general can effect some people (mainly referencing Andrea’s offhanded comment to Ji) I really hope that everyone who had to leave due to medical reasons are doing well now

[@jadedownes504]

I didn't get an oil burn but when i was cooking yesterday i got burnt by the cloth i used to hold the pot, the burn was so painful and red that doing anything hurt so badly. The pain stopped now but if you touch it it'll hurt a little and for her to get an oil burn 😢, i feel for her

[@Zeferet.]

​@@jadedownes504 As someone who have had an oil burn and almost 3rd degree burn on my hands, it hurts like crazy. Luckily adrenalin is one heck of a drug.

[@Weadessewell]

I had an oil burn when I was 15. I’m 50 and still have the scar. It HURTS!!

[@beccataylor2842]

Say what you will about chef Ramsey, when it comes to injuries and sickness he takes them VERY seriously

[@firebirdchild975]

As he should, kitchens with all the sharp objects raw produce and a stunning amount of things you can burn yourself on. If you have an injury that makes holding knifes or hot pans and oils difficult things get dangerous. Between that and the fact that both the crew and costumours can become ill if there is a contagious disease flying around.

[@eleanorcooke7136]

Also, the girl that got burned was burned by oil. That oil gets to over 200C (350F) and would defi cause 2nd, if not 3rd, degree burns.

[@SarahMichel86]

Potential lawsuit

[@elzbietabetlej4085]

The health care is a priority. Not only the burns and body shut downs are dangerous. Imagine someone ill contamimating food. That alone can shut down restaurant.

[@olavwilhelm6843]

ohhh please ....so seriously that it has to be put on camera in the right angle at the right moment ??? how gullable are you people

[@lukhw1n657]

Gordon: 1 Salmon, 2 Wellington, and a medium rare Burger. Josh: *1 Spaghetti, 2 Spaghetti, and a medium rare Spaghetti. Yes Chef!*

[@xinluma2591]

Yesss

[@buggibii]

Ji's elimination still hurts me bad. She toughed it out pretty much that entire night until she just couldn't take it anymore, and I'm so glad her team, her opponents, and Ramsey saw that and commended her for it. She deserved every second she got in HK and more. I hope she's doing well and is successful these days, because she damn well deserves it. ❤

[@Ontiming2023]

I’m Asian culture they are told to take abuse which is wrong look at how Chinese treat each other there’s no laws that protect each look at North Korea

[@odonnell1218]

Love that the guys gave her a standing ovation as she left.

[@patrickzalatoris3206]

Thus starting the trend of worthy chefs keeping their jackets after elimination

[@sergio765410]

That was a lesson in humanity and camaraderie.

[@TheGamingSpartanA113]

The surprise eliminations can speak for themselves, they know who they are.

[@alexismeyer6236]

Damn 😂😂

[@shoverload5135]

Gordon ain’t no bitch

[@AdamMelloul-mz1pu]

Is that a Joseph reference?

[@tanchungzhen2178]

​​@@AdamMelloul-mz1puthe comments can speak for themselves, they know who they are

[@besteffortint]

The speakers can speak for themselves, they know who they are

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

It always sucks to see someone have to go because their body failed them. That being said, I hope everyone that did go down that way got better fast and made a full recovery.

[@varisrevolver4061]

In terms of med evacs, most are alive and from what I know healthy, apart from Aaron, who sadly passed away 3 years later

[@bra1nsnack]

bro no way you feel bad for a man who called a ambulance because he was stressed. no normal human does that. Only someone who doesnt want to be there and know they wont have to pay for it them self.

[@varisrevolver4061]

@@bra1nsnack You are so wrong it's unreal, would you call Larry's med evac due to stress, bullshit, you are a grade a prick

[@lyven9872]

@@bra1nsnackyouve clearly got no idea what stress can do to the mind and body if it completely takes over

[@WestIndianAK]

Unfortunately, they didn't all recovery fully. Aaron died of, I think it was diabetes a few years later. R.I.P. 😥

[@leegriffin9629]

Ji's elimination was just heartbreaking. She powered through a whole service while standing on an injured foot, earning mad respect, but the pain afterwards was just too intense for her to keep going and she admitted it. She selflessly eliminated herself because she knew she couldn't keep going, as it would only drag the team down. Ramsay's words to her still choke me up, and the fact that he let her keep her jacket was the cherry on top. I hope Ji is doing well in life.

[@o3941]

It really kinda bugs me that Vanessa didn't keep her jacket, either. She made the right choice in my view, to back out. With a cast on her hand the size she was sporting, there's no way she could have stayed in and been a proper asset to her team. You need, NEED, the dexterity in both of your hands for a competition like this.

[@haleygates5823]

@o3941 but there was a chef who got hurt during the show, had to get a cast up to his elbow and couldn’t use his thumb for the majority of the competition who still ended up winning.

[@johnwalker8893]

The person who cause this for Ji was Lacey, and spilling oil on the floor causing her pain and forcing her to withdraw from the competition. I wished Ji would have accepted Chef Ramsay's invitation of returning back to Hell's Kitchen. I really believed that had Ji came back in Season 7, she would have made the top 3 and dominated that season.

[@jettskie1986]

I think she already have a job that time and she already waited long enough...

[@johnwalker8893]

@@jettskie1986 Your right. But it's unfortunate she preferred to waited so long to want return back to compete.

[@themug406]

@@johnwalker8893 You're*

[@TheFlydfknrlz]

24:35 That was so incredibly wholesome and generous of the Blue Team to clap for Ji as she exited as well as Charlie holding the door for her. That shows major levels of respect I really love!

[@manny4707]

Now watching the raw videos they’ve posted of other seasons of the show you can really tell how much of a team every season is, in the videos they dramatize it a lot but in the raw videos you hear all team members constantly trying to get each other on track

[@AshuraH]

I love how Nilka's elimination went from heartbreaking to heartwarming. She wasn't ready and her meltdown really hurt, but the fact that Ramsay cooled down and met her outside to praise her before she left (he also probably wanted the jacket more than that, but still) shows that everyone has a bad day and they shouldn't let it ruin them.

[@KonradvonHotzendorf]

He has minions to get the jacket back 🦇

[@ramonmaldonado3713]

​@@KonradvonHotzendorfTrue. He never got the walking cooler's guy jacket so, he probably went there to praise Nelka 1st.

[@TheMadAfrican1]

She was totally gonna nick the jacket.

[@viiviviviiv]

@@TheMadAfrican1 lol i'd do the same

[@anongamer5359]

She was pathetic and Gordon was there just to make sure she didn't steal a jacket that wasn't hers. Only good people walk away with a jacket not cry babies

[@JiisTube]

6 months later at McDonald's Shift Leader: Joseph what did that car order? Joseph: they know what they ordered

[@mommyshark1124]

😩😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@j-relix]

They can speak for themselves.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Honestly, watching Lacey got eliminated on the spot is so satisfying every time

[@jimpickens1227]

She shoulda be kicked out day one

[@halocharms6352]

That small violin was like nah, not today

[@bigsouljagirl-952]

She was like a cursed relic lol When each team had her they started losing

[@TheMadAfrican1]

She's one of those people that makes me wonder whether or not they can actually be that terrible of a person, if she acted up for the cameras, or they just cut around her to make her seem THAT awful. Cause the show made her look insufferable.

[@jessifer23f]

@@TheMadAfrican1 This was all her. Ramsey gave her plenty more chances than she deserved.

[@user-ss5rb7mf7f]

Salvatore took his elimination like a champion so humble about. His understanding of why he got eliminated I wish more contestants left with such humbleness

[@mackenziecollins2688]

Agreed he was a good sport and I respect him for that.

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

I would say "if only they all took it that well" but i guess if they did, the show would probably be boring. Though i would like to see a similar kind of show, but all the contestants are chill, friendly, talented and try to help each other succeed and grow as chefs.. Might be something in that, but doubt it would get great ratings.

[@TheEvilGaidin]

@@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond The great pottery showdown have really nice contestants. I was surprised how civil and helpful they all where.

[@dianehrechko6370]

Joseph not only shouldn’t be in a kitchen, he definitely shouldn’t be anywhere near a weapon

[@mazack00]

Or whatever drug he was on. Look at those pupils

[@captainteeko4579]

The fact that he was in the military 😂

[@chickenisindeedmystyle7316]

@captainteeko4579 Makes perfect sense

[@alainabarril7181]

Mad respect for Salvatore. He admitted his mistakes and took the consequences like a man.

[@kateanimations5291]

Hell yeah

[@mimib8032]

He was one of my favorites ever. Just an all around great guy.

[@AlessandroChiarelli]

Was not great cooking wise (like Fran, he had one good service out of a lot), but it is good admitting mistakes

[@oumtjackawillie]

Yeah, he was the only man that acted like a man. (And now I see Vinnie owning up too. - both coming from honor-bound cultures explaines some.)

[@danyschcaptain2660]

Joseph can speak for himself. He knows who he is.

[@alexandercook3483]

No peer pressure, we're men.

[@danyschcaptain2660]

@@alexandercook3483 First nominee, Tony and Andy. Why? Because we all came up with it as a group. There is no peer pressure, we’re men.

[@troyjarm7901]

@@danyschcaptain2660 Men don't threaten people who they work for especially when you're working to get a position in their boss's presence lmfao

[@danyschcaptain2660]

@@troyjarm7901 Joseph was nothing but a nutcase and a scumbag. He had a great chance of winning season 6 but his attitude got the best of him and that’s what led him to act the way he did.

[@mazack00]

Did you see his pupils? Dude was on something.

[@darthplagueis3488]

Raj will always be the best surprise elimination for all time. Bro was WAY out there for even Gordon Ramsay.

[@nickclark18]

I smoked weed with raj back in the day he is pretty fun to be around tbh

[@knlei1]

lol ssuprise? it def isnt a surprise cuz hes all over

[@lavendertease]

​@nickclark18 if he does karate when he's drunk, did he do Tai chi when he got stoned?

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

Definitely agree but I did notice he had a bad service in that week and it could happen he might be eliminated

[@badgerbane]

Lacey is actually a really good example of a full blown mental breakdown. She became incapable of even basic cognition, couldn't comprehend things like timing and was just moving from pan to pan without doing anything with them, almost just pacing around. She would have been trying to figure out what needed doing and what to prioritise but as soon as she tried to generate a list of things to do she became even more overwhelmed. I've had breakdowns like that before at work and it's almost impossible to pick yourself out of one without some serious R&R, and then a phased return to work.

[@melt_brain]

well, considering she was the reason that ji left due to injury, i don't really feel bad for her. she was the one who spilled the oil causing ji to sprain her ankle and inevitably leave the competition. she was in over her head completely. she was told that she wasn't supposed to make enemies, and here she is making enemies. she cost someone her potential win. that's not something that you can just apologize for.

[@shadowcat9672]

⁠@@melt_brainif someone has to tell a grown woman not to make enemies, she has a habit of making enemies without considering the consequences. I’m surprised she made it as far as she did.

[@SabrinaLWilliams]

No wonder Jay was given a sous chef position on the show, he was so kind and calm with Nilka when was going down in flames. I'd forgotten that part, it just shows the kind of person he is

[@ro23hill]

I never paid that any attention...respect

[@canadacaden3266]

He got onto Bar Rescue too.

[@AlvinSeville1]

I don't think it had anything to do with how he treats people...rather it's his skill that got him that far. Had all the nice folks being rewarded for their attitude, Elise would certainly be one of the first ones to go. Remember that.

[@SabrinaLWilliams]

@@AlvinSeville1 it's a combination of skill and being able to manage a brigade so absolutely his treatment of Nilka had an influence. Elise may have gotten far but she was never going to win because nobody would be able to work under her, she does not earn people's respect

[@shellymills8105]

⁠@@SabrinaLWilliamsI’d pay to see Elise and Sabrina have to work together 🤣

[@RyanKaufman]

I love how Gordon has yelled way louder for way easier mistakes to make than he yells at Josh for the panic cooking. But it's because he's just so stupefied and surprised he can't even be fully mad, he's just confused why someone isn't cooking spaghetti to order

[@dejuaneberhardt9956]

"We're in a kitchen not at war, let's calm down and cook some carrots" New fav show quote lol

[@lmk103]

jens monologue at 13:24.. the editors are freaking hilarious

[@Hifivemaster_]

I agree, I was dying laughing

[@CyberTheWerewolf]

@@Hifivemaster_ She must have brought up some decent points though.

[@themug406]

@@CyberTheWerewolf Your pfp is really really bad

[@CyberTheWerewolf]

@@themug406 And I didn't ask for your opinion about it.

[@Guillermo00000]

@@CyberTheWerewolf Considering that the monologue was at least 1 minute (if nor far longer), this is more likely to be the result of an application of the infinite monkey theorem rather than her ability to give good speeches.

[@g-manracer1997]

Robert was such a humble guy that inspired everyone. Much respect big guy! You rock!

[@yeehawpartner3893]

IKR, he lost a lot of weight too after the show and has his own restaurant which is a W

[@charlottehardy822]

Love that he’s now made such a success of his life, much deserved and earned.

[@GhostRavenFIN]

His before&after pictures are truly inspiring

[@DKF_oli]

I just looked him up after hearing about his heart condition, the way he turned it around (after 3 heart attacks!) is amazing.

[@SammyRenard]

Props to Robert for not only not giving up, but losing all that weight since too! I know firsthand what it's like losing just 60 pounds, so him losing over 400 of them is truly awe-inspiring

[@wesss9353]

Hear it was the stomach surgery. The cheater way

[@SammyRenard]

@@wesss9353 That means nothing-- even though your stomach is smaller you still have the same kinda hunger so keeping a good diet becomes even more important if you don't want to end up with a blown stomach

[@zaer-ezart]

​@@SammyRenardYes and no, while you may have the same hunger you can't eat the same amount anymore. So you might think you're going to eat 7 steaks then all of the sudden you're full after one

[@peestorage6110]

are u aware that u need to lose certain amout of weight to even get to said surgery?@@wesss9353

[@holly452]

And homie is keeping the weight down while owning his own restaurant. He's one of my favorites and I'm so happy he's doing well for himself

[@NihilisticSnake]

Vanessa: *loses all functionality in her hand* Shayna: sHe'S a WiMp

[@BabyCatBanana]

Josh dropping more spaghetti while being yelled at for pre-dropping spaghetti gets me every single time XD

[@Benziboiiii]

It's so satisfying knowing that Christina goes on to win seeing all those D tier chefs that went down in a ball of flame laughing at her

[@nicolespinnato6819]

The way Gordon genuinely cared for Robert was so sweet

[@graydonpanzica330]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who teared up when he told Ji to keep her jacket.

[@Jivvi]

He doesn't do that often but when he does, they really deserve it.

[@imagoodieboy7790]

It's also like Sterling when Gordon wants him to kept his jacket. They are truly special in HK.

[@sweethysteria8737]

I have very dry eyes so I cont cry much but it was emotional

[@midnashadow8439]

What’s satisfying is that everyone laughing at Christina went down 1 by 1 until she won the entire season…

[@sadietaylorsversion13]

ji being willing to try to fight through the service shows what strong character and will she has. bless her, i hope she’s doing well now.

[@letstalkanime3296]

I really like how as soon as Gordon’s head chef, sorry I forgot her name, that was helping the red team stopped everything and demanded to hear what Jeff said about Gordon and was absolutely furious This showed she really cares about him and doesn’t want anyone to disrespect him

[@bilethumper1912]

Or maybe it was a good moment to get on camera and she wanted him to have that interaction with Gordon

[@Chillaxpepper]

​@@bilethumper1912 no honestly this looked like a raw reaction

[@erikamarie1008]

Time stamps? Possibly?

[@bottle3124]

She’s literally a snitch, imagine whispering to your friend in class “ms Rodrigues is so annoying” and your friend says “HEY MISS RODRIGUES LITTLE JIMMY CALLED YOU ANNOYING”

[@sorashiro7611]

​@@bottle3124 There's a diff between school and a professional setting But not like you'll know that

[@kodoqbesar4301]

Poor Nilka. "No chef don't say that please!". And that poor wet floor sign, that thing didnt deserve it

[@donaldt4854]

21:05 "put their best foot forward" the narrator really did Ji dirty with that line

[@LyraLyraPantsOnFyra]

I think Nilka's last service kinda demonstrates why Jay ended up as one of Ramsay's souschefs, he's really trying to help her out.

[@ProLifeStrategist]

Also explains why he made regular appearances on Bar Rescue!

[@MisterCasket]

10:44 I absolutely love how Gordon keeps shouting Get Out while Joshua was getting out, and calling him one more time, just to shout Get OUT once more! And he KEEPS doing it! It's so damn funny!

[@romacechina]

"I'm not a quitter," Quits ten seconds later.

[@EmilyVegas]

Apparently Robert had a full blown heart attack on the show! So glad he eventually turned his health around.

[@whickwhacksmacker]

You can tell when Gordon doesn’t agree with the people who are nominated to be eliminated. He looks disappointed like it’s clearly not them that are the issue 😂

[@richie404]

Raj was a shocker, bro wasn't called up for elimination and forgot where the doors were. 😔 Jeff was like I'm not a Quitter and then quits after Gordon's comment about him. Louie's getting eliminated in the opening night is still Hilarious. A certain someone as well in season 6 can speak for Himself, _they know who they are._

[@chemma9240]

😂😂😂😂

[@Rayan-ds8wb]

Trying to argue with Gorden Ramsey is like trying to fight the ender dragon with a stick😂

[@Abigail_Monteith]

So you're saying it's possible 🤔 😏 😳

[@shoverload5135]

@@Abigail_Monteiththat’s what I’m hearing

[@Abigail_Monteith]

@@shoverload5135 no one can prove that I HAVEN'T beat the ender dragon with a stick.

[@Juleszzzzz]

Is that a new minecraft challenge?? Sounds like one.

[@Chris-vk8lw]

What's an ender dragon?

[@goldendragon6431]

“It’s still better than what’s standing in front of us even at half power” she’s not wrong cause she gave it her all as hard as she could with the pain included

[@mattbarker97]

Josh may have been one of the worst black jackets of all time, but I will always give him credit for having a reasonable, respectful reaction to the sheer rage that Gordon gave him. It's one the most savage mid-service eliminations in HK history, and he took it with all the grace and humor that anyone could. Mad props to him for that.

[@LauraDaBee]

Im so glad Ramsey let Ji keep the jacket, even though normally they return them. He KNEW how amazing she is, and wanted her to have a symbol that she DID NOT FAIL. He was so proud of her and felt so bad, you can see it in his eyes.

[@uncreative5766]

"This is my first time on a line." How did Jeff make it to Hell's Kitchen, then?

[@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814]

The first season didn’t have a requirement of being a professional chef. They just kinda let whoever in.

[@vdd1001]

​@@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814I don't think it's a requirement to be a chef either, look at Colleen. They choose some people with not so prestigious qualifications probably to have some easy eliminations and maybe some drama like with jeff

[@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814]

@@vdd1001 they made it a requirement after a few seasons, I can’t remember which but I know you have to be a chef to be on the show now.

[@ashleyneku5432]

I hate to drop reality on you, but Hell's Kitchen isn't a talent show. It's not about finding competent people who work well together to manufacture dishes to be served to people. It's about finding plausibly competent individuals who exercise enough dramatic overreaction and/or incessant blame to manufacture a half-decent television show where Ramsay can find excuses to prod them for entertainment. So he made it to Hell's Kitchen the same way as any other contestant.

[@AdamMelloul-mz1pu]

@@vdd1001 Tavon too

[@dreametching4052]

14:48 in this elimination you can SEE the team leader mouth "the F word" because Gordon saw through her strategy and eliminated who HE thought hadn't made the cut.

[@montaredpanda8095]

I love how kind Gordon can be to those who are truly trying but just cannot continue.

[@caseymacmacl7463]

Ji leaving still brings me to tears. I wish Gordon would bring her back on to try again! I would also like to see Carrie get a second chance without Elise around! That would be a great topic for a video. Contestants the super-fans want to see brought back for another chance. If you haven't seen what Robert looks like these days you should google it. You won't recognize him!

[@andreaswong8829]

Ji was asked back but I think she declined. She's a talented chef, she didn't need HK to be successful anyway

[@kingtunechi973]

I hated Elise and Robyn the most but I agree with you they should give Carrie another shot I think her whole team ganged up on her after a while and kept sending her up for elimination even with a good service I was hoping they was put her on the blue team

[@myu5519]

Disagree with Carrie getting another chance as she was a weak cook lmfaoo. Even if she was moved to the blue team in her season, her weaknesses would be exposed.

[@AlessandroChiarelli]

Carrie was weak anyway

[@AR_KILLER-tf5te]

Joseph threatening Gordon Ramsay even though he probably does not know that Gordon Ramsay is a black belt in karate and is not easily intimidated in the first place.

[@diamondplayz2145]

Robert's elimination was utterly heartbreaking. I know he didn't get eliminated per say but it still hurts all the same. I remember having tears in my eyes when this happened. Rewatching it hurts like heck.

[@LoinclothRising]

What why?

[@diamondplayz2145]

@@LoinclothRising Because his passion and dedication was awe inspiring.

[@nicoalejandroaguado8126]

What happened to him later that?

[@songokusupersaiyan2345]

@@nicoalejandroaguado8126he lose a lot of weight and opened his own restaurant idk how it’s doing as right now

[@kayleighlehrman9566]

Even Raj's elimination speech made absolutely zero sense. "I didn't get along with Chef Ramsey, I didn't get along with Chef Scott, I didn't get along with the rest of the blue team, I didn't like the menu; I had a good time!"

[@jamesdshannon99]

Because he was a paid actor not taking the competition seriously.

[@AdamMelloul-mz1pu]

He liked eating the salmon though

[@Teeny733]

Jim saying cooking meat is a "primal instinct" that men have made me laugh, ngl. Bro what XD Cooking is a learned skill, just like anything else.

[@Vae966]

Yeah that sorta stuff really annoys me lol, just makes me cringe when i see that clip

[@sweethysteria8737]

I don’t think he actually believes that, I think it was just a kind of a joke

[@applecoreize]

Hunting or seeking food is a primal instinct. So while cooking itself might not be instinctual, the desire for safer, more nutritious food likely is.

[@abhainnxv1554]

Did anyone notice in Jen's plea that they actually technically showed the whole speech but they jumbled it about to make it look like she was talking for longer than she was.

[@sven6663]

"Reality" show moment

[@Komachichuu]

I thought she actually whipped out an entire book 😂

[@DriveKnightJaden175]

Imagine if Josh and Raj were in the same team, Josh won't be able to stop compulsively cooking food and Raj won't be able to stop compulsively eating it

[@applecoreize]

At least no food will go to waste

[@hopusthebrainlessfloof]

Add the chef that threw all the spagetti away and they other chef that got the food out of the garbage can, and they'll be like a dream team Edit: Melinda (S6) and Jen (S3), I did a little research

[@buddhidev7877]

Looking back and see how much talent and spirit Ji had. Her leaving was so sad because if with no accident, she could get the black jacket.

[@kenkenmodeste5034]

Idk bout you all but I think Ji would of won or at least made it to the top three. She has the talent and the drive of a chef and was exactly the person he was looking for.

[@jamesmorse5211]

I'm fairly certain Ji and Robert would've been their season's finalists had they not suffered from their injuries. No disrespect to Danny or Paula of course.

[@ckstephens52]

Yes I agree Ji would have made it to the final black jacket round and maybe even win that season. Wish they would contact her and get her to come back for another chance, just like they did with Bret.

[@kenkenmodeste5034]

@@ckstephens52 They should if they have another all Stars season or rookies vs veterans. I bet she'll come in guns blazing

[@jamesmorse5211]

@@kenkenmodeste5034 Sadly she retired as a chef..and is pushing 50.. not that it really matters. Would've loved to see her in Battle of the Ages.

[@LouiseAndersen1991]

I dont think Robert would have been a finalist. I think he would have been in the top 3, but never in the final. now, if he came back today, he would most likely win everything@@jamesmorse5211

[@tiredglow]

Watching Robert leave made me cry, he seems like such a great dude and I'm so glad he was able to come back and get his redemption in season 6

[@wolfiethefurrygamer1908]

Not only that, he lost all that weight and has his very own restaurant, Robert not only got an redemption, he got to be a owner of a restaurant like Ramsey

[@tiredglow]

@@wolfiethefurrygamer1908 aww this makes me so happy to hear!!! go robert!!

[@wolfiethefurrygamer1908]

@@tiredglow same

[@themug406]

@@wolfiethefurrygamer1908 Wanna try again with that spelling of his name? Also, S+ tier cringe profile nick

[@phud420]

​@@themug406Oh, you're one of THOSE people.

[@ellis20022]

the vanessa one hurts. burns are no joke. i had a similar thing happen and im lucky that it didn't leave lasting scars or nerve damage, hope she healed fully.

[@ellis20022]

also the audacity of that chick who started the fire in the first place complaining about vanessa not being able to work through it... if you were more careful it wouldn't have happned

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

Joseph, Joseph, Joseph. No one would be proud to have someone who has such little respect for someone that they can't answer "First nominee and why" to Gordon Ramsey. If I saw him on an application and recognized him, I'd just ask, "First nominee and why?" and see him melt down under the pressure of answering a simple four word question.

[@glasshousefuture6836]

😅😂😂I'm watching this for the first time and his whole attitude was soo off!!! I was like, is he high????!!! Like something made him paranoid beyond belief!!😅🤣😂

[@TheEmpiresStrongest]

@@glasshousefuture6836I saw it too. Like dude Chef Gordon Ramsay is just asking you a simple question and he’s getting that hostile over it.

[@EsteemedReptile]

He's a textbook bully and loser. Massively insecure.

[@antcatt_]

​@@glasshousefuture6836I mean his pupils were pretty big so he might have been

[@mazack00]

@@antcatt_ I was noticing that just now. Dude was on something.

[@shanewashington6335]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again my heart would be dropping the entire time if I was on this show

[@nickclark18]

I would easily win this show if I went on. But I don't want to deal with all these useless muppets.

[@nickclark18]

And im telling you 'what if some amateur chef burned me or bumped into me and caused me to injure myself I would F- them up

[@hybrid1779]

@@nickclark18 what restaurant do you work at?

[@vdd1001]

​@@nickclark18 we found Joseph's burner account

[@Zagafur]

i have an anxiety disorder, being on this show would 100% give me heart problems

[@Teknotion]

Robert is unrecognisable now. He lost over 450lbs!! Kudos that man.

[@evanescenteuphoria8126]

What was his initial weight?

[@sashimi879]

450 ​@@evanescenteuphoria8126

[@111111hakar]

The Brooklyn tough guy act was comedy gold.

[@Therebesquare]

It deeply annoys me that Corey was so pissed at Christina for treating her like a dumb blond, but was completely ready to do that very thing to Christina and everyone else in her way… I get that it’s a contest but the game doesn’t end when you win, and Corey throwing people under the bus is not leader beahavior

[@mommyshark1124]

💯. I'll bet she burned with jealousy when Christina won.

[@rayzerfroggie4631]

The one leaving Hell’s Kitchen is…..Raj. Raj:👁️👁️ •

[@Dramallamadog87]

Ji's is both the saddest and most beautiful elimination. She stood strong and everyone saw that strength

[@alphaakira109]

I gained so much respect for ramsey when he didnt even flinch when that contestant got in his face

[@shawnthompson2303]

Proper Glaswegian

[@interstellarloli5226]

he’s a black belt in karate lol he wasn’t scared of joseph

[@Killzone742]

The security was protecting him from Gordon

[@stefanbrouwer459]

Its not the first and most defenitely not the last time. Fact of the matter is that there are still people praising joseph for this. As sad as that may be

[@SapperSapperSapper]

24:35 Just wanted to point out that Robert was the first to stand and clap for Ji. Robert will always be one of my favorite contestants.

[@themug406]

First to stand up but not the first to clap

[@111111hakar]

It's somewhat disconcerting just how many contestants have had major medical issues whilst filming this show.

[@lamayassine5402]

exactly my thoughts

[@Michael-or2dg]

I'm surprised they let Ji work on a sprained ankle and then was applauded for it, like she had to wheel herself out how could they expect her to work the next day on that foot

[@kiis0]

“I’m not a quitter” *_literally 5 seconds later, quits and walks out_* 😂

[@LadyCrazycat]

Joseph is the funniest elimination I've ever seen. "Watch the step"

[@biggiez2725]

Ji absolutely kicked ass. Bravo to her, and I wish her nothing but the bestnd hope she is doing well today.

[@rustyhowe3907]

Ji leaving broke my heart as she really powered through, I've so much respect for her and hope she's doing well.

[@charell31]

The blue team giving Ji a standing ovation made me cry.. I love her❤

[@nevenpatrk9661]

One thing that stands out about Louie is how delusional he sounded in confessionals. The way he spoke made it sound like he thought that Chef Ramsay was in the wrong for most of his mistakes. What a big mouth for having so little talent.

[@TheEmpressReborn]

The same applies to Joseph. He's an embarrassment to the military.

[@Lichan525]

It just occurred to me that Joseph never paid attention to why his team nominated who they did that's why he responded like that💀

[@mazack00]

Was just noticing his pupils. Dude was on some hard drugs.

[@BlackDiamond2718]

Yeah it breaks my heart when chefs lose to medical problems. Even though I didn't think Robert could win, he was still worth seeing through as far as he could.

[@caralynerose]

Ji really made me almost cry with how much of an honorable exit it was. ugh i love this show

[@xd3athclawx554]

I like that gordon let Ji keep her jacket, shows she didnt get votes off and he probably knew she was atleast top 4 worthy.

[@DavidGavinETC]

Ji leaving, was super emotional, but very courageous. The standing ovation was really cool too

[@DaScorpionSting]

Jeff did what Joseph wanted to do. Just imagine if Raj was there to see Ramsay in action.

[@twes003]

@@user-qf6ze9kx7xJeff actually confronted Ramsay off camera and injured his ankle in the process

[@goliath_red1102]

Chef Ramsay: “The person leaving Hell’s Kitchen is Raj” Raj: “shocked Pokémon face”

[@mikefomby8633]

Ji getting a standing ovation always makes me tear up and i dont know why its just so wholesome

[@shadowstrider42]

Gotta respect the fact that he doesn't put up with strategic or personal votes. You choose the worst chefs, or Gordon will. The voting is almost as much a test as anything.

[@MilkyWayGrump]

Its mostly because the first season was steamrolled by a guy who basically only voted strategically/worked against his own team in order to win, so Gordon locked down on it hard after that.

[@MesaGamer503]

Joseph's elimination was never expected, but will never be forgot either.

[@michaelblake1722]

The good thing is that Jason returned for the twelfth season and reached the finale where he was in second place.

[@stegotops7415]

The contestants don't seem to understand that the nominations are also part of Gordo's judging. Being able to identify who needs to go is an important quality that he's testing.

[@MilkyWayGrump]

I said this on another video re: Joseph's elimination that I think is relevant this comment: The reason Gordon wanted Joseph to not only name the elimination candidates, but also give reasons for why, is because he expects even the people who are safe/staying to understand, and be able to articulate, why a person is up for elimination/cannot be allowed to remain. When Joseph kept refusing to give reasons why his teammates were being sent home, not only was it cocky and disrespectful of him, it's also him refusing to actually explain what they had done wrong. If it's so obvious, and "they know what they did", he should also know, and have no trouble spelling it out.

[@drainrequiem]

Vanessa had a very good reason to just leave, doing cooking on one hand is definitely a challenge.

[@alexwood4695]

I wonder if Ramsay covers the medical bills for the contestants. It wouldn’t be surprising tbh seeing as when he’s not on service he’s an absolute generous sweetheart

[@RonMotta1972]

When Gordon shouts “COME HERE YOU,” it’s not to tell you you’re doing a great job.

[@Project_Slagharen]

Ji's elimination together with Robert's were by far the most heartbreaking eliminations.

[@duxwontobey4887]

The Nilka goodbye really proves the real person behind the character Gordon portrays, dude just really cares about this stuff and the people in his show, show him respect and he'll show you respect type deal.

[@notsweetdandy]

I love how joseph has forever become a joke. He can speak for himself.

[@mazack00]

Didn't notice it first viewing but now I see his pupils are super dilated. Dude was on something.

[@TheWhiteDeath115]

The Series’s surprise exits know who they are. They can speak for themselves.