Hell’s Kitchen is an American FOX competition show focusing on the talents of aspiring chefs and their ability to keep up with the standards of top chef Gordon Ramsay. In order to further challenge these chefs, Gordon Ramsay’s approach to training is intense as he aims to replicate the demands of a real kitchen.
Faced with intense pressure, contestants are placed in teams to compete for the grand prize of 250,000 and work as an executive chef at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants. Alongside competitions, the show included many conflicts between team members creating a dramatic show. However, this comes with conflicts between team members as well as Gordon Ramsay. A new season of Hell’s Kitchen is due to premiere in July 2020 and audiences cannot wait for further drama.
Gordon vs the Pumpkin Risotto
Gordon Ramsay is well known for his quick comebacks towards disrespectful customers on Hell’s Kitchen. For example, in season 2 episode 1, a customer approaches the kitchen asking for more pumpkin on his risotto. Gordon decides to ignore the request as he continues to focus on the kitchen, however, the customer remains persistent. Gordon Ramsay eventually gets tired of the demand and asks the customer “right, I’ll get you more pumpkin and I’ll ram it up to your f*cking arse, would you like it whole or diced?” Gordon proceeds to ask for security to clear the customer out of the kitchen. This remains a funny comeback said by the chef, however, it shows Gordon Ramsay’s dedication to staying focused while leading in the kitchen.
Sandra vs Jason
In season 12 episode 4, the red team had a successful night. Therefore, chef Ramsay asks them to help the blue team. Not pleased with the red team helping, blue team member Jason Zepaltas fuels an argument with red team member Sandra Flores. While working together, Jason shouts “we know what we’re doing…get out of here.” This argument further continues as both contestants raise their voices in the presence of customers arguing over raw meat and swearing at each other. As a result of the escalation, chef Ramsay interferes and makes it clear both contestants need to “shut the f*ck up." This argument ended quickly due to Gordon’s authority, however, had he not been involved, it would have been worse.
Gordon VS The Whistling Lady
Customers in Hell’s Kitchen have previously had no shame in approaching chef Ramsay mid-service to complain about their food. This leaves the chef angry as he loses focus. In particular, season 5 episode 9 left the audience in shock after a customer shouted “Chef” and whistled in order to gain Gordon Ramsay’s attention to complain.
This instantly leaves the chef angry as he retaliates by saying “don’t whistle at me I’m not your f*cking dog… you look more like a dog than I do.” This showed the audience that Gordon Ramsay does not have the time to mess around as he quickly shut down the confrontation.
Jean Phillipe VS Customer
Jean Phillipe Susilovic was Hell's Kitchens restaurant director for season 1-7 until making a return for seasons 11 and 12. During his time on season 1, Phillipe was challenged by a customer in episode 2. The customer proceeded to order pizza from an external restaurant to be delivered, however, after being told by Jean Phillipe this was not allowed, the customer retaliated by stating his dominance. The customer follows through feeling it was appropriate to assault Jean Phillipe with a stern pointing finger all in the name of him having a “doctorate” degree. This was an unexpected moment for the audience and Chef Ramsay hence why the argument is on the list.
Jason VS Michael “Mike”
In season 12 episode 3, contestants Jason Zepaltas and Michael “Mike” Aresta are found arguing over an upcoming elimination round. During the argument, both Mike and Jason defend their actions during the previous dinner service. The argument is fueled when Jason shouts “go back to the grocery store” at his teammate.
As both contestants rise up in close proximity to each other’s faces, other team members are led to stand in between the two in order to prevent a physical fight. This was an acute argument as the team was left divided.
Bryant VS Aaron
Bryant Gallaher and Aaron Lhamon were part of the blue team in season 13 of Hell’s Kitchen. After failing to run a smooth service, the team is burdened with the decision to decide which team members should be held accountable in elimination. When Aaron suggests he and Bryant should be put forward for elimination, Bryant demonstrates great anger towards the suggestions. The contestants follow through by raising their voice as Bryant shouts out “f*ck y’all motherf*ckers, I’m not going nowhere.” Bryant continues the argument by attacking other team members which shows the extent of the impact of this argument.
Raj VS The Blue Team
Ranjit Brandston or best known as “Raj” was a competitor on Hell’s Kitchen in season 8. This contestant was often acknowledged by the chef to be lazy and was heavily not liked by his fellow teammates. Throughout his time on the show, Raj was often in fights, most notably fighting with teammates Louis, Vinny, and Lewis.
In episode 3, Raj can be seen lashing out at teammate Trevor which extended to the rest of his teammates as he proceeds to call everyone “snakes.” Raj was definitely a contestant involved in a lot of drama hence why his arguments were extreme.
Kimmie vs Robyn
Robyn Almodóvar was a Hell’s Kitchen contestant for both season 10 and 17. In season 10, Robyn faced drama with her red team members specifically in episodes 9 and 10. In the 2 episodes, Robyn was in conflict by Kimmie Willis after numerous miscommunications led to a great loss for the team. Both add more fuel to the conflict by name-calling as Kimmie continuously shouts “f*ck you” and “your f*cking ears need to be cleaned out b*tch.” This leads Robyn to retaliate by getting in Kimmie’s face with a sharp pointing finger all while shouting “you better f*cking watch it.” In order to stop the conflict, Gordon Ramsay was forced to change Robyn to the blue team hence why this argument was intense.
Joseph VS Gordon Ramsay
In season 6 episode 3 of Hell’s Kitchen, Joseph Tinnelly made himself known to the audience for the anger he holds towards Gordon Ramsay. During the elimination rounds, Joseph and Gordon Ramsay begin to exchange words until Joseph fearlessly takes up his apron ready to attack chef Ramsay.
As Joseph and Gordon are stood face to face, the chef asserts he isn’t afraid of Joseph although the contestant is persistent to instigate a fight. This moment was shocking for the audience to watch as Joseph and Ramsay’s argument was dramatic and intense.
Giovani VS Gordon
Giovanni Filippone was a contestant in Hell’s Kitchen for seasons 5 and 11. In season 5, Giovanni makes an error during a dinner service which does not please top chef Gordon Ramsay. After the chef name calls Giovanni, the contestant does not allow Ramsay’s comment to fly past as other contestants do, instead, Giovanni decides to stand up for himself telling the chef “he isn’t a d*ckface.” Gordon does not appreciate this, as Giovanni speaking back to Gordon only angers the top chef more. This leads him to call Giovanni a “Donkey” while approaching the contestant close to his face with no room for personal space, making this argument intense.