Hell’s Kitchen 2

Keith S. Greene, a chef and contestant on Hell’s Kitchen, died from drowning on Tuesday. He was 35, and married and had children ages 2 and 1. Newsday reports that his body “was discovered about 11 a.m. [Tuesday] by a couple walking along the shore near Wyandanch Lane Beach” in the Hamptons. In a later… continue reading

It’s no surprise that Hell’s Kitchen doesn’t have a great track record of awarding its prizes to its winners, but its winners have rarely discussed that. In an interview with the New York Post, season two winner Heather West–who worked as a sous chef during season six but was pretty much invisible the entire season–mentions… continue reading

Rock Harper, the winner of Hell’s Kitchen 3, started his job as head chef of a restaurant in Las Vegas last Monday, becoming the first winner in the show’s history to actually win the announced prize. Previously, the show’s winners have been given different prizes; last year’s winner, Heather West, was working as senior chef… continue reading

Hell’s Kitchen 2 contestant and chef Rachel Brown died last week, according to The Dallas Voice. She “was found dead in her family home in Bedford on May 9, according to her sister, Dr. Mary Brown,” the paper says, and her “death is currently under investigation.” The paper says she “left behind a girlfriend and… continue reading

After two hours of editors doing their best to convince us that Virginia was on the verge of winning Hell’s Kitchen 2, Heather was declared the winner. She won the title of executive chef of and “financial interest in” the T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge at the Red Rock Casino and Resort, which describes the restaurant… continue reading

Hell’s Kitchen 2 concludes its summer run tonight at 9 p.m. ET with a two-hour finale. Either Virginia or Heather will win her own restaurant at the new Red Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Tonight, the previous cast members return to help the finalists run their own pseudo-restaurant. This season has been practically… continue reading

We have a winner for the Hell’s Kitchen 2 contest. Before I reveal her name, and the names of the runners-up, I just wanted to thank FOX for the prizes, and more importantly, say thanks to every single person who entered. I grow fond of watching your entries come in day after day, and I’ll… continue reading

Hell’s Kitchen 2 is looking to be the first reality hit of this summer. The series debuted with an average of 6.7 million viewers last week, roughly the same as last year, but was watched by an average of 7.4 million viewers Monday night, a significant increase. Meanwhile, Hell’s Kitchen star Gordon Ramsay was awarded… continue reading

Whereas Bravo’s Top Chef is about demonstrating culinary skills and challenging them, Hell’s Kitchen is mostly about humiliation. It’s like boot camp for aspiring chefs, and while that humiliation is entertaining, it’s not entirely pointless, as the chefs last season seemed to actually learn something as a result. The tough love may have a point,… continue reading

This coming Sunday is the last day to enter the Hell’s Kitchen 2 contest, in which you can win a brand-new flat-screen LCD TV. While I’d love to give prizes to all of you who’ve entered, alas, there have to be losers. However, there is good news: There will be fewer losers, as another FOX… continue reading

“World-class chef” Gordon Ramsay returns to TV tonight to ridicule, humiliate, and emotionally destroy 12 chefs when FOX debuts Hell’s Kitchen 2. The two-hour premiere starts at 8 p.m. ET, although the show will normally air at 9 p.m. The cast includes a 43-year-old stockbroker fresh out of culinary school, a 27-year-old FOX identifies as… continue reading

Hell’s Kitchen 2 debuts Monday, June 12 at 8 p.m. ET, and promises more chef abuse courtesy of Gordon Ramsay. And thanks to FOX, one lucky reality blurred reader will be able to watch the season on a brand-new TV that’s perfect for your kitchen. Starting today, you may throw your name in the hat… continue reading

Hell’s Kitchen 2 won’t air until June 12, but the series completed production last week. Besides a rebuilt restaurant (the old set was torn down at the end of season one, so a new one was built in the exact same space), the show offers a new, less sucky prize: “the coveted title of Executive… continue reading