Campania: A Kitchen Nightmare That Ended In Tragedy

[@voir-dire]

Cerniglia's sister has insisted that taking part in the show did not adversely affect her brother. "He really liked Gordon and the show was great," she said. "The show was also great for business. It really helped tremendously. There are no hard feelings at all from our family to Gordon Ramsay, who is a wonderful man. His behaviour on the show was played up for the cameras."

[@Mattipedersen]

If you watch the UK version of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon is a totally different person. He actually joins in on the pranks and tomfoolery. By the time the American version of Kitchen Nightmares came around, he was suddenly much more serious. It seems that American Television turned him into an asshole, as a means of boosting ratings. It is quite unfortunate.

[@peger]

@@Mattipedersen because it's a usa tv show. That's why you have loud music to build up tension, lot of drama and cut off. Shouting and cursing. i also prefer EU, version was more calm and pleasure to watch

[@Teesquared00]

Gordon when he's not playing the American flavor of chef Ramsay is actually a really kind and decent person and enjoys pranks and practical jokes immensely. He's nothing like how he often appears on shows like Hellz Kitchen or Kitchen nightmares USA.

[@msmaam2040]

​@@Mattipedersenit didn't "turn" him into an asshole. He's told by producers to amp it up and exaggerate his reactions.

[@peterscoop2647]

@@Mattipedersenthats not really accurate, he chews out everyone who deserves it in this fashion

[@TUDGAF]

Imagine blaming Ramsay for completely unrelated things

[@fliptrip360]

Exactly society is in denial and delusional

[@lorddrakkon5336]

he got busted banging his waitress and decided to jump that is all on him

[@herogibson]

Thats what people do. Our situation is never out fault. Its always because of this or that.. or something else.

[@alwaysbeeurself]

the episode took place in 2007, the suicide took place in 2010, thanks media for not mentioning facts cause you only care about attention

[@gr8oone007]

I’m still waiting for the results of my lawsuit against Ramsey for that screw he obviously pushed into my tire. 🛞

[@AtariBorn]

The audacity for a company to sue for the life insurance policy of the previous owner is mind boggling. That action alone should follow that company's owner, for the rest of their life. For unpaid debt and rent? You purchased that debt when you bought his restaurant. Pure evil.

[@mysticmoth1111]

This. They purchased the debt with the resturant. Tough cookies.

[@talisabrown1585]

B. Be a F C w Xy😢😮😮 ,? C C C C B

[@hoylsaintjebus]

what the hell? no you dont thats bullshit

[@hoylsaintjebus]

@@mysticmoth1111 tough cookies lmao? this selfish asshole took down another family with his own by leaving them with the debt

[@AtariBorn]

@@hoylsaintjebus Oh but you do. If you purchase a company that's in debt, you accept that debt as a loss. They bought his company. They didn't lease to own.

[@JuanRodriguez-ce8vs]

Bringing up Ramsey's comment on the news was a douche move. The family must've been grieving and they made a mockery out of it.

[@Kuroyuqiqi]

It's the shit reality of journalism "Gotta get that views one way or another" way of doing things can be a pain in the D

[@Pipkiablo]

This is even a recognized phenomena. It was formerly called a 'funny aneurysm' moment. A comment that was originally humorous, mundane, or innocent can become dark when a later event that couldn't be predicted at the time the statement was made gives it a different context.

[@Jim-zw7ul]

Yeah, that was so disgusting. It wasnt even funny in a dark humor way, it was just tasteless, unfunny and cringy

[@IchbinX]

Other people's suffering is like candy, to journalists.

[@Mario87456]

@@Jim-zw7ul You are wrong it’s funny dark humor LOL

[@rocketbilly]

It's really sad that the suicide rates for people in the hospitality/food industry have been on the rise since 2016. It really didn't hit the spotlight as being a known problem until Anthony Bourdain took his own life. Kat Kinsman started a group/site called Chefs With Issues, and having been a chef for most of my working life, its been a major lifesaver for myself and a lot of the other chefs I've worked with. Take care of yourselves, folks. It's worth it.

[@RealityTVRescues]

Hey Billy; thanks for sharing that. Now that you mention it I have noticed it has been on the rise post Bourdain.

[@chuyuen441]

why is that

[@rocketbilly]

​@@chuyuen441 I wish I had verifiable answers for that. All I can really offer is what I've noticed from my 15 years of being a chef and working in kitchens. Being a chef isn't sunshine and daisies. Its hard, it is exhausting, and it can be really unrewarding at times. It can and probably will kill your social life. Most of all it is incredibly stressful. Stressful mentally *and* physically. I have seen what this industry can do to people, its why I left it before it completely destroyed my body. And there's a lot of us who still love it, mind. I still miss it every day. On top of that, restaurant workers in general have the highest incidences of alcoholism and the third-highest drug abuse rate amongst all professions. That has its own issues that they throw into the already complex, bubbling stew that is a human. Maybe its just more noticed thanks to social media, sites like youtube or reddit.

[@lila95_]

​@chuyuen441 the high cost of living, the exhausting amount of work and the chaos of its working hour, low pay in some cases, the treatment from staff, owner and/or customers...the list is endless

[@angelachouinard4581]

@@lila95_ Exactly! Rents are up, food cost is up and worst of all people are extremely demanding even when they know nothing about what it takes to bring them good food. Heck, most of them have been raised on junk and wouldn't know good food anyway.

[@danieljohnson2005]

Can you imagine how much of a scumbag you’d have to be to try to sue a widow for her husband’s insurance money? I understand they might’ve been trying to recuperate some of the debt, but they should’ve figured that out with the sale. That’s such a POS move.

[@itzmatos]

I was thinking about that too. It blows my mind how shitty some people can be

[@nicole757]

but the weren’t together anymore? i could see maybe the kids getting it, but the ex wife 😬

[@YaMamasAss]

​@@nicole757Legally they were still married so she may have been the recipient for the money and that had been unchanged since their informal separation

[@danieljohnson2005]

@@nicole757 You obviously don’t have kids. Joe never changed the policy, so he knew what was right.

[@mel...s]

A person's death doesn't absolve their debts. And the spouse usually acquires the debts of the deceased partner. It's common practice. Business is business.

[@fayeprime9631]

You gotta hate how insensitive the media is with people who died... Especially with suicide...Like have some damn respect for the dead!

[@tsunamimal88]

🙏🏿💯💯 Fax

[@aileencho5293]

Not all media are that bad, but trashy tabloids like the Post for sure...

[@mike.mentzers_top_guy]

You are a coward and selfish if you commit suicide. It might sound harsh but what i said is the objective truth.

[@thetruebadevil]

@@donaldcornchowder9112 so? why would you start actively disrespecting someone because they're gone? do you always talk shit about people for no reason just because theyre not in the room? you respect the dead because it also shows that you cared about them while they lived. to me, if you dont do the bare minimum when discussing someone's death it shows that you didn't care about their life either. especially with suicides because that person was likely in a shit ton of pain in their final moments. Not to mention the people mourning them will be effected by others' disrespect too. you dont have to worry about these things or go out of your way to respect the dead but you shouldnt shame people who do or purposefully disrespect people. The world is shitty enough as it is, why be even shittier to someone after they're dead?

[@donaldcornchowder9112]

I will however talk shit about you while you're in the room. You have terrible punctuation. Dwell on that while you angrily compose a response acting like you weren't angered. @@thetruebadevil

[@jamespatrick9841]

The restaurant business can grind people to dust. I worked at a country club at 18 and went from being a waiter to learning in the kitchen. Getting screamed at by the chef, time stresses and working long hours was brutal. We had an amazingly kind sous chef Kenny who was around 59. One day we couldn't find him until someone saw him in the walk in freezer dead. He literally had a massive heart attack and died. I realized then I did not want that kind of life and went back to college.

[@sunday.mourning]

What’s terrifying is that a friend of mine has a very similar story, only it was a stroke in a walk-in.

[@christopherh2336]

RIP Chef

[@hollyroxy25]

Yea, I worked as a server at a sports bar & it was bar none the hardest job I’ve ever had. People think it’s easy but they’d find out fast their first day that it’s not at all. Also, the owners were too cheap to hire dishwashers, bus boys or hostesses so the servers did ALL of those jobs but only got paid for one.

[@jasonjoyce7835]

@@hollyroxy25 Please. No comparison, server is the freaking easiest job on the planet.

[@GoofyPoptart]

​@@jasonjoyce7835Not her situation maybe read the last part of her comment

[@timothyd1496]

My mom worked with him when I was a kid at a pizza place called Bachagaloops. Whenever I would go into work with her I would help him make pizzas, he would play catch with me when he could. I fond memories of those times, he really was a nice guy.

[@WobblesandBean]

Good thing you're not a girl, or else he'd probably have tried to sleep with you, too.

[@rosaleenrogan4770]

He was not

[@timothyd1496]

@@melaniekendall4903 I'm clearly not talking about Gordon

[@timothyd1496]

@@rosaleenrogan4770 but he was

[@jetx2599]

Almost like he was your moms bf……

[@tronbasic4968]

I laughed so hard when you said broken ovens are being used as storage. Every single restaurant I've worked at did this.

[@bryansantos8047]

Foreal bro!!!our ovens even work but we use them for storing our pans and towels lol…salamander oven ftw!!!

[@majrbacon1293]

Lol my parents use their perfectly condition second oven as storage anyways

[@bUrRiEdaLiVe6]

We do that in Mexico, even if the oven is not broken. It's a classic

[@Sbensonn]

Hell almost every household does this.

[@kiiroMADE]

Y'all must have low standards.. jeez

[@MissDsPlace]

When it comes to suicide, what people don't know or realize is the person who commits' this act has had thoughts about it for quite sometime before it actually happens, it's not something most people do out of haste or because they've been criticized by Gordon Ramsey, the way Joe felt on the inside was starting to reflect on the outside, his restaurant was a good indication of that. In the end the poor guy was left with more debt than happiness. His death was symbolic for how his life was drowning in debt. R.I.P Joe

[@Ophelia_Pain]

It's NOT ALL ABOUT DEBT. He genuinely had issues going on, within himself and really needed help. It is true, as someone who has attempted suicide before; we have and donut long thought into for a while. My 2nd attempt was back in 1997 I tried to hire at hit man to take myself or have me disappear: because, I didn't want to leave a mess behind. I looked into getting a gun buck I didn't like the thought of that. It's hard to share this. I still struggle with these thoughts and feelings. However, I have gotten Very Good therapy over the years. I also know where some of these feelings came from. Also, I looked into the study of the brain and abuse and more like how having epilepsy can also affect someone who was poisoned.

[@ASHY_SLASHY_79]

@@Ophelia_Painlay in a hot bath, take a few drinks and open your veins, fall asleep and never wake up in this life again. I been thinking about this lately … going through a hard time.

[@KyyryGoblin]

Are you ok?​@@ASHY_SLASHY_79

[@evonekky3672]

Fentanyl is better than bleeding out or using a firearm Don't make a mess.

[@sross54]

@@ASHY_SLASHY_79 Ohhhhhnooooo Dont Im here you are loved It will get better I promise 😢❤

[@ChristineTheHippie]

There's a reason why lots of people who consider themselves "Foodies" don't want to be professional chefs. It's such a stressful at competitive industry. Joe seemed to have a good heart and lots of passsion but just could cope. Very tragic.

[@WobblesandBean]

I wouldn't call someone who cheats on his wife with a girl half his age as "having a good heart".

[@squishysquoosh9850]

​@WobblesandBean he was separated. They were still LEGALLY married but socially, as far as they were concerned, there was no more romance

[@corbeaudejugement]

​@@WobblesandBeanthey were separated. maybe they hadn't divorced yet, but the love was gone.

[@WatermelonJiki]

He was shady as heck and involved with lowbrow women and people

[@SamBrickell]

I had a girlfriend who asked why I didn't want to become a chef. I was like: "ARE YOU INSANE! I make more money, working fewer hours, at a less stressful job and I still get to keep cooking as a hobby that I actually like instead of having work ruin it for me!" 😂

[@megamarylis514]

One of the reason why I quit working in the kitchen. I'm not ashamed to say that I couldn't handle the pressure.

[@AK47BLACKice]

You can only do it for so long. It’ll make you go insane.

[@Calicapenergy88]

Try working as a probation officer. It’s a lot managing criminals

[@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon]

That's kind of sad and a little bit pathetic...

[@黒上悠子ちゃんネル]

@@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon you realize fighting spiders in minecraft is not as stressful as having a real job ? i hope you'll eventually understand when you get out of your room

[@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon]

@@黒上悠子ちゃんネル That's awfully specific, projecting something?

[@luna_swan0853]

The fact the new owners tried claiming his life insurance is so cruel.

[@kolyasmirno9116]

business is rough.....

[@valvihk3649]

How do they have a legal right?

[@LilyApus]

@@valvihk3649 they don't, literally just an insane thing to even try

[@Sporthawkz]

#capitalism

[@jamespatrick9841]

Men get lost sometimes. To her credit, Joe's wife Melissa has always been supportive of him and over the years she has said great things about him; never has a bad word. A true tragedy. Many people get lost in drugs in the restaurant business, or affairs, or money problems; it's not rare. But whatever got to Joe and made him feel that he had no way out is extremely sad. RIP Joe.

[@Mempavrai]

how do you know she did? are you just pulling stuff out of your rectum?

[@janebaker4912]

I'm angry that Melissa supported him and he cheats.

[@MsAhmebah2000]

@@janebaker4912 Jessica is dirt

[@Impalingthorn]

Well, I mean, Joe WAS having an affair with Jessica so...

[@kayc_x3]

Suicide doesn't always have a logical reason. Depression can lead you to a pit of despair and hopelessness, regardless of how good (or bad) your life is. There may not be a reason. Sometimes it's just to escape the incredible hopelessness that can feel never-ending.

[@holyfool5605]

Right. I am tired of people searching for clear cut reasons for these things. It often makes people who have these problems question whether there is something broken in them, when the truth is sometimes these feelings are so overwhelming without ample reason they can lead to destructive consequences

[@driley5004]

I'm glad you pointed that out a lot of people think there's one reason or another. I think a lot of the times people are in so much pain they just want to stop... and will do anything to get rid of that pain.

[@BloodwyrmWildheart]

Given that it's a neurochemical imbalance where the brain essentially attacks its host, there's _never_ anything logical or rational about it.

[@niamushi2033]

This is really true. People judge too much but being depressed one becomes devoid of reason most days. Things that are obvious and normal become an uphill battles, like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. feels like you are going out to war. It is not reasonable it is a terrible illnes. May he RIP.

[@derkaiser420]

That is really sad that he died. If people don't think that being a chef isn't hard, then look at this. I thought it was great of Gordon Ramsey for standing up for him though. I used to work for a chef like that. He was a hard ass and was a pain to work for and constantly yelled at everyone but if you needed help at all he was the first one to help you in anyway he could. He would go to war for you if you went to war with him.

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

Nah, its not being a chef. Its being about a business owner. If you play around and dont take it seriously you will become this man.

[@coltonomega7700]

@@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITEboth can be true. As a chef and business owner myself both are extremely taxing on your mental health and stressful for entirely different reasons.

[@krazykuz13cmc]

NOBODY IN THE COMMENT SECTION COULD HANDLE ONE NIGHT AT TEXAS ROAD HOUSE MUCH LESS A 4 star RESTAURANT

[@ZZZzzzap12]

@@krazykuz13cmc YOUR CAPS LOCK IS STILL ON!

[@dandytastic7465]

@@krazykuz13cmcHard to say we don’t have those here but I’ve worked similar places all I can say is the people working those places, are not exaggerating as bad as some might think it is truly a torturous job!

[@UMAMIMAMU]

Can't believe there isn't a single comment on here regarding how New Jersey law apparently is allowed to charge someone with "being under the influence of narcotics" when a 911 overdose call is made. Absolutely insane. I don't understand how such dangerous laws make their way on the books. It makes me sick. Then again there's nothing new about that sort of thing in New Jersey.

[@storytimewithunclekumaran5004]

Insane...

[@UMAMIMAMU]

@@storytimewithunclekumaran5004 I'd actually love to know how many states _don't_ have "good neighbor" laws providing prosecutorial immunity in cases like this. There's zero excuse for being so indifferent to human life.

[@jacobhoff5070]

Organized crime got him. Easy to shake down a business owner with a rocky marriage. He had a drug issue as well so a suicide is believable. Js there is dome fishy things going on. Wouldn't be surprised if the wife had a hit on him.

[@Robotina-e8u]

Your last comment is uncalled for, slanderous and foolish to say the least!@@jacobhoff5070

[@brookecardwell9521]

@@jacobhoff5070 wtf are u talking about

[@robertstimmel1100]

The restaurant biz is a tough life. Drugs and depression are sadly, pretty common. I remember watching this episode years ago. I never heard about everything that happened after. I'm sad to hear this. No matter how hard things get, there is always someone that will miss you.

[@lenaannis8787]

Yes Using cocaine is very common for chefs to keep up with working from early morning to late night sad but true

[@kelly6726]

You aren't lying about the drugs

[@catharperfect7036]

Drugs are everywhere in the hospitality industry.

[@truthaddictiontv2488]

I'm glad his kids are doing ok.

[@John_bcm]

Rip very sad story 😞. Can't Imagine what goes through a man's mind when he decides to end his life especially a father of 3

[@ericrivera8410]

He was a cokehead having an affair with an employee

[@John_bcm]

@ericrivera8410 yeah maybe but drug use is normally a way out for alot of people. Not the right way but that's what they turn to. I think the fact he had a broken marriage and drug problem makes it even sader

[@ericrivera8410]

@@John_bcm I worked on thevrestuesmt business the mafia os om chsrgebof supplying fish and alcohol in my he owed mosyers money as well

[@Guardian582]

@@ericrivera8410 and possibly involved with something criminal, which begs the question of whether it was he who ended his own life

[@sixslinger9951]

selfishness. he obviously only cared about himself having affairs and such too.

[@kizunadragon9]

"Don't take it personally, just take it seriously" My god what wisdom

[@valkyrie1066]

I can confirm that before COVID, we had lots of extra income and ate out frequently. SINCE, we've learned to depend almost entirely on our own cooked food. We even moved to someplace far away from fancy restaurants. I'm pretty sure we are NOT the only ones. As much as I appreciate well cooked fancy food....it's out of our affordance now. I'm canning and pickling again. My sympathies to all the great chefs out there. You are, unfortunately, a luxury pleasure item.

[@RealityTVRescues]

100% hear you on that!

[@MasterChees117]

That sounds like a Biden problem Lekkerding.

[@MasterChees117]

@@DeagleGamesTV Awh did i just upset the Tankie? 😂

[@ScottyPod]

@@MasterChees117who’s upset?

[@Greenie225]

@@DeagleGamesTVI Think It Mixture Of Biden, Covid, And Bad Government Spending.

[@robbiet8583]

This story breaks my heart. I’m sorry for the family.

[@abigailtheclam]

love the empathy in this comment section. i feel like working in the restaurant fcan foster addictive behavior bc you're in a high stress environment and then usually have access to alcohol. my love goes to those working in the service industry, especially people in recovery. idk obvi we don't know all he was going through but that's just my thoughts. i grew up in the restaurant industry with my dad owning them so like i would never start my own business bc i know how stressful it is. it's like the toss of the coin. and again can foster unhealthy coping habits. thank you for giving the facts of this story and not sensationalizing it. it honestly seems as relevant now in 2023 with everything happening as it was then.

[@RealityTVRescues]

Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your story!

[@AK47BLACKice]

I’ve worked with chefs that had huge drinking problems. So bad that I’d find them passed out in their cars in the morning because they never left to go home the night before.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

Short of Gordon standing on the bridge and pushing Joe down it, there is no reason to even hint that Gordon has "bullied him" into suicide. Especially after pointing out prior, how well Joe did because of Gordon and that he has thrived since the show... Beside, Joe was a grown man and he would have killed himself much sooner, since he was so much in debt. So if anything, Gordon should be awarded a medal for prolonging that troubled man's life. We have to stand up for our life choices and take responsibility, don't you dare to shift the blame on others for your shortcomings. Great video and thank you for highlighting this story. It puts into perspective what really matters to many people....money. as the vultures were circling the corpse and looking for scraps. My heart goes out to Joe's widow for her patience and resilience until the end.

[@seraphcreed840]

"What's the worth of a human life? Depends on what country is buying the organs. "

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

@@seraphcreed840 as harsh as that sounds. You are actually correct. In a first world country we value a life much differently than people of Africa or China. Those are the kind of things us privileged folk often forget

[@ericrivera8410]

Joe was a cokehead who owed the mafia money and was married having an affair with an employee

[@Guardian582]

judging by the footage here(much less in the episode) i would not be surprised if Joe had been involved in something a little more risky than running a restaurant, like a racketeering front or something, or even with the italian mob, given h e said he 'used his hands while talking, because he was southern italian'

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

We never do get the whole Story behind a person's life, do we?

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

He may have passed, but those around him succeeded and in a way keep his spirit and legacy going/

[@ericrivera8410]

He was married with children I suspect his children are not happy hes gone screw the restaurant

[@kimmyball4961]

Very sad! However, blaming Ramsey is ludicrous! Prayers for his family 🙏💕

[@jojohunt1412]

“Sorry about the old bag” 😆

[@Ron_Plays635]

classic savage move

[@hollyroxy25]

It’s completely insane that police would arrest someone for being “under the influence” after they got help at the hospital! There’s supposed to be safe haven laws now but so many people fear being arrested that it’s exactly why they won’t call to get someone help after they’ve OD’d. That’s how my father in law died earlier this year. He had fentanyl poisoning & collapsed on the floor. He could’ve easily been saved with Narcan but the guy with him was scared & left him there. By the time he’d been found his brain had gone too long without oxygen so he was taken off life support. He was a good man with a big heart, I miss him everyday 😢

[@RealityTVRescues]

So sorry to hear about your father in law... :(

[@AreaCode757]

SO sorry! that sucks but your amazing memories keeps that alive …

[@SphEditssss]

I’m so sorry that you had to lose him that way

[@Dilley_G45]

Those drugs bring nothing good

[@Penitus-Rimor-Interiorem]

Well, I mean..Abusing drugs IS illegal in laws so regardly if someone OD and had to be treated to the hospital, it wouldn't be logical if police were to let them discharged scott free..

[@michaelmiradezandband]

It's obvious that his problems started well before Gordon. During the part of the episode where they give out samples, you can see horrific self-harm scars on his arms, the kind that indicate not just cutting, but a likely suicide attempt via cutting.

[@mariaackerman8566]

Deepest condolences to his family and friends

[@crimsonmaelstrom573]

The hospitality/culinary industry are easily the most stressful jobs. It’s high pressure and fast paced. And sadly, many wind up taking their own lives due to the amount of stress😭. I truly wish the best for the Cerniglias and hope they all find success in their futures

[@carlosroman2905]

I totally agree with you I used to work in the restaurant industry and it’s very stressful .

[@corbeaudejugement]

it's right up there with medicine, imo. way too many hours and way too much is expected of a single person.

[@user-gj1me4mf5c]

Try being a teacher.

[@pdruiz2005]

I’m a middle school teacher in inner city public schools. Nah. I’ve seen enough KN episodes to know that being a chef-owner of a restaurant looks hella-stressful. At least us teachers get the summer off. These people have to deal with this crap 24/7. I don’t even think they get weekends off most of the time, at least if they hope to see their restaurant break even with costs.

[@garytierney8040]

Unfortunately many talented chefs who open restaurants are not good at business and cannot afford to hire a qualified restaurant manager. Equally as important as the quality of the food is being versed in labor costs, food costs, spoilage control, food margins and break even costs. Without controlling these areas yiu have no chance.

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

Overconfident and a bone head risk = this.

[@belinus7180]

Yup. Working in a grocery store taught me a lot about spoilage and such. I would always take a look and see what other areas had to shrink out when I was doing my own batches. I'd have one or two things in the supplement area, but meat, produce, deli, and bakery would have massive numbers compared to mine. It also taught me how much of a bitch it is to track all that stuff to the point I had to teach myself Excel in order to get a handle on it.

[@AK47BLACKice]

As a former restaurant owner along with my brother, it takes two to make it work. I was in charge of the operations, the kitchen and the front staff. My brother took care of the back-end stuff, the financial side of things from taxes, paying bills, payroll, permits, marketing, etc. Even then it was too much that’s why we sold it.

[@b.lonewolf417]

Opening a restaurant is like having a child. Some people love the idea, but are not prepared for the reality

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

Sad. People know how Chef Ramsey is before going on the show. It's the reason we watch.

[@ShiningSta18486]

nah he's only like that in the US version. You can tell the producers tell him to be a POS for ratings

[@corbeaudejugement]

funnily enough, when the cameras are off, he's a sweet guy. they tell him to play up his aggression in the US shows.

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

@@ShiningSta18486 that's what I said. What are you talking about 🥴

[@owexsolo]

@@ShiningSta18486😂😂😂 Are you fucking serious? He literally calls that French chef in the European version a French pig… He literally gets in to a screaming match with that English bloke who keeps sticking his tongue out at him in the European version. What the fuck are you talking about it's only in the American version?

[@kohsamuienglishclub6133]

Respect for a talented chef. RIP young man.

[@RoccosVideos]

Wow, the new owners of Compania tried to get Joe's life insurance payout. Some people have no shame. I'm glad the courts sided with the family but honestly the way the policy was worded I wasn't sure how it would go.

[@deborahklinlger8565]

In life insurance policies the wording states non payment for suicide in the first 2-3 years.

[@Eyrascal]

I’m juju it just be like 👍🏻 a a 😅

[@jwsuicides8095]

That's such a sad ending, but well done to Evan and the rest of the family for responding with dignity. It cannot be easy at all. As someone affected by suicide I can but feel for them and respect their forward journey. Bereavement by suicide leaves its own unique scars. Best to all. x

[@kellysong2256]

If you really study Gordon Ramsay, you can see that he's a good man. He really tries to help people, and he gets upset himself when others are upset and down on themselves. He's a father to 6 children, and he's so sweet to kids and elderly people especially. He's a very busy, successful man who is under tremendous pressure, but he can still be kind. Sure he has a temper and a potty-mouth, but he is fair with his judgements. It's terrible that he has been dragged into this other man's tragedy 😢

[@DowntownTasty]

I was a bartender and server at a place in downtown Chicago, and one thing I was very proud of was everything was made in house and the staff was great. Never long wait times and almost NEVER was anything sent back. And when it was it was usually just down to taste preferences. But absolutely everything was made in house. Nothing was ordered in. And we used quality ingredients. That makes all the difference.

[@novelgiani]

I work in the restaurant business - about to go to work as I'm writing this, in fact - and it's definitely not a glamorous lifestyle. Strenuous work when in a rush and you feel like you're not earning enough for the amount of work you're putting out during these rushes. It does a toll, but I'm overall proud of my work. I hope that other people in the restaurant business, especially chefs, find healthy ways to deal with their stress, because it's becoming a real struggle with constantly increasing prices in rent and food.

[@jamiemelquist8733]

The people blaming Ramsey for the suicide need to look at the complexity of both mental health and suicide.

[@backtoklondike]

Blaming Gordon is also horrible for another reason: There was an episode of the UK kitchen nightmares where Gordon found out that the chef had a drinking problem and Gordon did his best to make sure to help the guy. But the chef hid from him that the drinking was more serious until it was too late. Gordon pointed out that if he had known it was that serious, he would've taken a different and more gentler approch. And he recommended the chef to quit the business and take care of himself. The chef later said in interviews that Gordon booked him into therapy and he is now sober thanks to that. With those stuff in mind, would you really think Gordon would ignore Joseph's mental health problems?

[@RealityTVRescues]

Which episode was that of the uk one? I will recap it

[@backtoklondike]

@@RealityTVRescues Oscars. It's the first episode of season 3. One of the more somber episodes but heartwarming in hindsight knowing the chef is in a better place now

[@styrojeff]

@@RealityTVRescuesIt’s called Oscar’s S03E01

[@RealityTVRescues]

Oscars uploaded; kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S8p6uBf9pkiJI

[@LadyPhoenix62]

Many people who start their own business have no idea the stress that comes with it. Businesses have natural ups and downs and just being the owner can be majorly stressful. Adding a failed marriage and drug use can only amplify things. My sympathies for his family.

[@owexsolo]

it is so weird to me how many people are giving this dude a pass and acting like everything happened to him and he had nothing to do with his own downfall…

[@jenniferslatten6705]

The overdose was not the first time he did drugs. He had mental health issues & I cannot imagine being in such a dark place where that is your only out & you have peace only when making that decision & cleaning up your affairs before ending your pain forever😭😭

[@hubbaman9885]

When people start taking men's issues seriously instead of being told as males to "get over it or "grow up," maybe that wouldn't be such an issue. This is why suicide rates are significantly higher in men because our health issues whether they be mental or physical are largely ignored, all I ever see is emphasis on women's health and pink ribbons, that's great, too bad it doesn't apply to men. Where's the blue ribbons for us? None.

[@fyiaustralia9686]

You nailed all the issues surrounding this tragedy in a succinct and compassionate way - thank you.

[@RealityTVRescues]

Thank you

[@tomwells8093]

Jo was actually having an affair with a lawyer or accountant (I cant remember exactly her job) at the time of Kitchen Nightmares filming. That woman admitted it after his death. Seems his wife knew of at least some of his indiscretions too. Jo still had debt and was separated from his wife at the time he killed himself. Obviously struggling with all the poor decisions he made

[@rr2109]

I hope that new owner that sued the dudes widow for the money has had nothing but pain in his life.

[@Lamtitude]

“Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” That’s a statement that I think a lot of us should remember if or when we have suicidal thoughts. Especially if you have children. Nothing can replace the bond between a parent and child.

[@0kewl]

Death can replace it, and often does.

[@ValiantGarton]

@@DeagleGamesTV I think it's a very narrow minded statement. Not all suicidal thoughts are caused by broken thinking. There are countless examples of situations or conditions that aren't temporary. Chronic pain is just one.

[@aheenobarbushenocied9880]

I'm going to sacrifice myself to my god as the ultimate sacrifice. No purer way to go.

[@aalihte3378]

Not all situations are temporary. Ive spent a long time living by that mantra for things to get worse or realize things like my health are chronic if not terminal. I do kind of wish i had ended things before finding out. Hopelessness is horrid.

[@sixslinger9951]

it's a stupid statement. not everyone is in the same short term situation.

[@MidnightRangeTM]

I’ve been a chef for 25 years………..it can be a rough life. Suicide is not uncommon in the industry

[@RoniBritoPC]

Soon as my daughter was born I knew that my purpose was to guide her through her life for as long as I could. I cant imagine the amount of pain id have to be in to lose focus of that. Joseph must've been battling some intense demons. I hope he found peace.

[@Despond]

Media are such vampire, ofc they use the Hudson quote and ofc you'll get dummies then blaming Gordon. Disgusting.

[@rosehill9537]

Sensationalism sells and the media seems to throw out humanity for clicks and profits.

[@davidcady7160]

That old woman was a typical Karen how are you going to say that about anything Gordon had a hand in just unbelievable. My son and his wife at at a restaurant called Hells Kitchen it was at a casino in Connecticut said it was the best food he ever had. He said he had the steak dinner said the steak melted in your mouth. Just can’t understand why this woman would complain about the food.

[@heathercontois4501]

Well, I'm sure she knew what they were filming for by opening night.

[@kdc-nb5fw]

Because not everybody likes the same things.

[@ReganADHD]

7:14 Narrator: "He tells her to stop causing trouble for the restaurant". Gordon: "So sorry bout the old bag"

[@timward3116]

Such a sad story. I don't think anyone who hasn't worked, managed, or owned in the industry knows how tough it can be. Joe seemed like a likeable, smart guy who just got in over his head. I actually had a similar experience and had to close my dream place. Everybody would say, "It's a shame. You did everything right." I would respond, "Apparently not."

[@TammieR-B]

This is sooo sad😢 RIP my man ✌️ As always, great video!!! Thanks 👍💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cimbakahn]

Well they say that most restaurant owners don't make it past age 50, because of the stress.

[@slowdownex]

Really? A customer found a red smudge, on a plate, in an Italian restaurant. It's most likely blood, what else could it be? Besides you know, pasta sauce. Got to love the geniuses dropping Yelp reviews.

[@seanahmed9079]

I was so sad about this guy dying. He was so handsome and seemed like a genuinely nice guy who bit off more than he could chew!

[@clemguitarechal]

Damn... Joseph seemed like a really passionate man, I'm genuinely sad he committed suicide. Also : fuck trash newspapers to make up false narratives. Rest in peace brother

[@owexsolo]

and what this guy means about "trash newspapers making a false narratives" is how dare they report the fact that Joe's mistress told them that they were having an affair before the show even started… What he basically means is "fuck people who talk shit about cheaters because I am a cheater…"

[@darrenantoine7333]

All death in one way or another are a tragedy some more then others but suicide is never anything other then tragic. RIP my friend.

[@scotthewitt258]

The guy is right about one thing, though. Gordon should not be dressing him down in front of the customers. Anywhere but the main dining area would be better for giving the guy feedback. Gordon may be 💯% right in what he is saying. But, definitely the wrong place to be saying it.

[@laurabentzinger200]

Awful press that was just bad taste. GR didn't cause his mental illness or death. I feel bad for all those who loved him.

[@lynettedundon1410]

So sad. Money cannot buy a life, nor is it as important as a life.RIP Joe.

[@reid3576]

“Take care buddy. Get yourself a haircut” Katie “Katie, thanks but no thanks” 🤣🤣🤣

[@ethansteen8880]

Why was he like that to them, they didn’t even do anything

[@reid3576]

@@ethansteen8880 Right!! 😂

[@kevinmccool3719]

Staged TV deeekhead drama

[@daviddebroux4708]

@@kevinmccool3719 Yeah it's easy to forget that this is the typical faire for the U.S. version of Kitchen Nightmares.

[@ericmoore571]

The bloody smudge the customer saw on the plate was probably dried tomato sauce..it was an Italian restaurant after all .

[@roncriswell2685]

Overdosing and then being arrested for it is exactly why people are afraid to get help.

[@DaveDuncanMusic]

They aren't too afraid of dying though so they get what they choose.

[@laraoneal7284]

Such a handsome man and beautiful family. So sad. Rip Joe

[@sixslinger9951]

you like cheaters , eh?

[@FrenchFryCheese04]

​@@sixslinger9951bruh

[@justinjoseph6966]

Went there in ‘09, two years after the episode aired and as good as the food was, the service was still very slow despite the place only being half full. Didn’t really bother me, but others were getting noticeably antsy.

[@ArkurisTV]

sitting here playing OSRS, Gordon talking to that kid at 16:22, seeing legit runescape 2007 in the background. Got me way to hype.

[@yellowdaisysunshine2048]

I remember being so sad that I couldn’t get past the tutorial in runescape. (I was a freshman in high school) needless to say, video games weren’t quite my skill. (I grew up in a home without internet or Tv).😂 I liked them but couldn’t get past everyone giving me a hard time while learning to play. I could only ever try at someone else’s house so I usually opted to watch them play.

[@cmaden78]

Every server and bartender cheered in their head when Ramsey called out that old hag. Thank u Mr. Ramsey❤😂

[@tampaflbeastforlife]

they were a rumor about him and Jessica and people were saying she was a part of his life going so bad and losing his wife before he killed himself his wife found out he was cheating on her and people felt it was Jessica because of how close they were at the job and she had a lot of fans attacking her and blaming her for being the women he was cheating with but we will never know what's the real truth glade his family is doing well

[@cathybrown8334]

Watching the episode it was clear that he and probably the staff was high. Also, the thug that came to collect money wasn’t from a bank.

[@coooooool12342]

Maybe it was for show

[@travelmind5487]

Till around 8:30 its nice that you took the over the top American version (Sound effects, strong mood-supporting music, and others).Recalled it and towned it down to the level of the british Versions.

[@JRMAV1]

Dude got in massive debt with some shady people, stressed himself and wife out with the business and possible loss of house. He cheats on his wife, ruined his marriage and sells his business. But yeah, it’s Gordon’s fault 🤔

[@JJ-qo7th]

Unless the "red smudge" was wet, it's not blood. Blood dries brown.

[@valerieladeda]

Thank you so much for your well-researched and well-crafted update. I just happened to randomly watch that original "Kitchen Nightmares" episode the other day and now seeing your video gave me chills.

[@RealityTVRescues]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ElvenImmortal]

16:24 he's playing old school runescape omg

[@watchthetoob]

RS2. OSRS wasn't around yet. Funnily enough, the date that this aired was when I first started playing, end of Nov 2007.

[@LucasMoore88]

I started to watch this episode and then about half way through looked him up to see how the restraunt was doing and found out about his passing. I didnt want to continue the episide but I did. It was so hard hearing his mom and his wifes hopes for the future knowing what happened. I lost my little cousin to suicide at 16 and it is so hard on everyone that knew him. I wish that family, his friends and coworkers nothing but love and happiness. Keep his memory alive. ❤RIP Joe You seemed like a really good man. ❤

[@cheezkid2689]

See, these people are a great example of a good thing taken too far. It's perfectly okay to have a more relaxed and casual atmosphere in the workplace. It helps to reduce stress on your workers, as well as reduce the likelihood of interpersonal clashes, which might hinder the work being done. I know I get better work done when I'm in a comfortable and friendly environment. That being said, taking it too far and making it feel more like a hangout spot between friends than a workplace just sends all the positive aspects of a more relaxed environment right down the shitter.

[@choowie92]

People with the biggest smiles have the saddest heart.

[@janebaker4912]

He was definitely seeing Jessica while still married. I'm sorry Melissa. You deserved better. I'm sorry, Even. My dad cheated on my mom too. It felt like a betrayal. My dad also took his life. It's very sad. Life is complex.

[@RJWorrell]

I remember that. I lived in Saddle Brook at the time. Oh, the drama...

[@FoundaPeanut]

I didn't expect such a great presentation... sad story but you nailed it. Great work, liked and subbed

[@RealityTVRescues]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support and welcome aboard.

[@FoundaPeanut]

@@RealityTVRescues I’m currently binge watching your entire channel, other than the repeating shots on the Hells kitchen winners video, your presentation is top notch.

[@JackieBlue65]

Indeed,a fine job 💔✝️‼️

[@JackieBlue65]

Lost my brother to this horrific illness in 2019,it breaks people 💔

[@joeschmoe1150]

I'm from Jersey.. And almost fell on the floor when I saw my boy Vinny ordering a pizza to the place on this show! 😂 and yes, he is like that ALL the time! Sad story all in all though, hope his family is doing well.

[@markferguson3745]

Plenty of people with no clue how to run a business open restaurants; everyone thinks there's nothing to it.First, it's not like any other business; what is specifically involved in becoming successful is mutually exclusive.Secondly, cooking in a restaurant is totally different from cooking at home.The mistakes made here are fairly typical of what I've seen in places that close in a year or two. Never hire friends or family, - it's always a disaster, - and keep the staff's personal lives as far distant as possible.You could see how deeply invested this guy's ego and identity was from the outset, - a quality that might attract initial attention in the media and the public imagination, but that never lasts, and frequently turns desperate and ugly.Go in humble, or be humbled.

[@0V3CHKiN]

I noticed this episode isn't highlighted as much on the Kitchen Nightmares KZbin channel. They only show the scene with the old lady not liking the new food. They like to repeat a lot of the episodes, and I can say I don't remember much of this one being repeated on the channel.

[@FilmThePoliceFTP]

It ended in tragedy but not because of Ramsey or nightmares.

[@iamthecheese5377]

This was great work! How bittersweet.

[@gibbsisawesome]

I thought life insurance policies didn't even pay out for cases of suicide?

[@ToxicRainStorm]

>Italian restaurant >red smudge on plate “Hmmmm must be blood” Lol what

[@brucelindahl9814]

Lookes like Gordon had some run ins with some Karens in this episode.😂

[@retroguy1976]

before they were even called that lol

[@rabbitt83]

What was Karen’s last name?

[@AngelRasmus3]

The fucking audacity of that company trying to take the insurance money. A woman just lost her husband and father to their kids, have some class and respect!

[@somebody9140]

Oh come now Chef. No need to call the miss an old bag🤣😅

[@barrygreen5782]

The restaurant business can be reckless it could make it break you sad to see rip Joe 😢😢😢

[@Hakulanni]

This is so sad... Rest In Peace, Joseph, and I hope your Family is doing well.

[@TheRange7]

I couldn't watch the entire video. I remember this episode well. Joe seemed like a jovial guy on the show. The thing is, in real life, when you're under the gun financially, things can get dark really fast. When you turn to drugs and or alcohol, your ability to have clarity is diminished. It feels like Joe viewed his scenario as entirely hopeless and gave up on life. That's really very sad, especially for his family and friends. In reality, he could have likely gotten a good job at another place using his talents to start over without having to start at the bottom. I think at times, people just can't think logically and life becomes overwhelming for them. This sucks, but it's reality for some, sadly. Rest in Peace Joe, I'm sure you're great ly missed.

[@Paula_Shelton]

I always thought those guys showing up at the restaurant during the episode where the mob.

[@johnleepettimoreiii65]

I could tell that guy was bangin' his staff.

[@thinktwice3211]

I am so glad the family shut that shit down about Gordon. Chef is one of the best people alive today.