Re: [BigBrother_Survivor] Hell’s Kitchen’ Winners: Where Are They Now? (Seasons 1 – 17)”

 

I've heard this story in the past of winners who don't get what they're promised. But the show comes back every season!
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On Sun, 2/4/18, C G ceegee2006@yahoo.com [BigBrother_Survivor] <BigBrother_Survivor@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Subject: [BigBrother_Survivor] Hell's Kitchen' Winners: Where Are They Now? (Seasons 1 – 17)"
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Date: Sunday, February 4, 2018, 1:47 PM























I am surprised that some that thought they were
getting head chef at a certain place ended up not . Maybe
there is more to the story  Who knows. While I have
watched HK since season one I donot remember 90% of them
LOL-- I guess my old age?>?cg
 
Hell's Kitchen' Winners: Where Are They Now? (Seasons 1
– 17)" Season
1: Michael WrayMichael
Wray was the very first winner of "Hell's Kitchen" on
August 1, 2005. At the completion of the season, Chef Ramsay
offered Michael the choice of either opening a restaurant or
going to London to learn under Chef Ramsay. Michael
initially chose to learn under Chef Ramsay, but then changed
his mind because he thought the move would be too stressful
on his family. Currently Michael owns a custom knives
company called Skull and Cleavers and he works as executive
head chef at The Standard in Los Angeles,
California.Chef Ramsay on Michael's victory: "Ralph was
great tonight but Michael deserved to win because his
creativity and standards are simply on a higher
level
Season
2: Heather WestHeather
West won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 2 on August 14, 2006.
She was promised the executive chef position at Terra Rossa
restaurant at Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino in Las Vegas.
However, Heather only became senior chef, so she left and
got the job of head chef at Monterey Restaurant in Long
Beach, New York.Chef Ramsay on Heather's victory: "Heather won
'Hell's Kitchen' because of her determination. She
stuck to what she knew best, and she controlled her kitchen
from start to finish. Heather clearly has great leadership
qualities. This, for a 25-year old cook, is a phenomenon.
This woman is going to be a big success!"
Season 3: Rahman 'Rock'
HarperRahman
"Rock" Harper won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 3 on
August 13, 2007. He fulfilled his contract as head chef for
one year at Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson,
and then later worked in restaurants throughout Washington,
D.C. Rock joined the staff of a D.C. restaurant called Next
Door in 2008, then helped the March of Dimes Signature
Chef's Auction in Louisville, Kentucky in 2010.Chef Ramsay on Rock's victory: "Rock deserved
to win 'Hell's Kitchen' because he's a very
confident cook, and he has become a really good leader. He
can motivate staff; he can create. All those qualities are
not easy to find in one chef. Rock holds all of
them."
Season 4:
Christina MachamerChristina
Machamer won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 4 on July 8,
2008. Her reward was supposed to be as executive chef at
Ramsay's London West Hollywood Hotel, but instead she was
given the senior chef position. She then took some time off
to study wine at The Culinary Institute at Greystone in Napa
Valley. Currently, she is a member of the opening team at
Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills.Chef Ramsay on Christina's victory: "Christina
had the least amount of experience coming into 'Hell's
Kitchen.' But I saw something in her that was quite
special. She had the best potential across any other chef in
'Hell's Kitchen,' and in my business I think long
term. I definitely, definitely made the right
choice
Season
5: Danny VeltriDanny
Veltri won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 5 on May 14, 2009.
He became sous chef at Fornelletto at the Borgata Hotel
Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey.. Originally he
was supposed to be the head chef at another restaurant built
at the Casino, but when he didn't become head chef, Danny
quit and began consulting. He eventually created his own
catering company called, appropriately enough, Back From
Hell Catering.Chef Ramsay on Danny's victory: "Danny won
'Hell's Kitchen' because in a very short period of
time, he grew more than any other chef I've ever seen. He
now has the talent, the maturity, to become a great head
chef. Borgata Resort should consider themselves lucky. I
know I would."
Season 6:
Dave LeveyDave
Levey won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 6 on October 13,
2009. He was awarded with the position of head chef at Araxi
Restaurant and Bar in Whistler, British Columbia, but was
treated like a line cook so he eventually left. He worked at
Araxi Restaurant until the end of the 2010 Winter Olympic
Games. Currently, he is in Nashville helping his sister with
her music career.Chef Ramsay on Dave's victory: "Dave has a
very natural ability and a very sophisticated palate. He
fought through excruciating pain and excelled and went on to
win 'Hell's Kitchen.' He's gonna be an amazing asset
to the Araxi Grill and Bar in Whistler and I'd like to
wish him the best of luck, but honestly, I don't think
he'll need it."
Season
7: Holli UgaldeHolli
Ugalde won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 7 on August 10,
2010. Her prize was supposed to be the position as executive
chef at The Savoy in London, however she could not get a
visa to work in England. Ugalde called out Fox, reportedly
saying, "I don't know if they even applied for my
visa." Ugalde accepted an undisclosed amount of cash from
the network instead. She now has a job as the signature chef
at B Ocean restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Chef Ramsay on Holli's victory: "Holli won
because she has grown as a chef more than any other chef in
'Hell's Kitchen.' At the start, she was barely
noticeable. But then, she got her confidence. She emerged
and there was no holding her back. I'm absolutely thrilled
she'll be working with me at the Savoy Grill in
London
Season
8: Nona SivleyNona
Sivley won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 8 on December 15,
2010. Her rewards included the head chef position at LA
Market at JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles as well as a
spokesperson job for Rosemount Estate Wines. Nona is now
working as chef de cuisine at LA Market with celebrity chef
Kerry Simon.Chef Ramsay on Nona's victory: "When
'Hell's Kitchen' first started, I used to say, 'No,
no, no' to Nona. After every service, she improved
dramatically. And I was soon saying 'Yes, yes, yes.' She
has a phenomenal palate and a real passion for cooking.
Soon, all of America will be saying, 'Yes' with me when
they see her excel as the head chef of LA
Market."
Season
9: Paul NiedermannPaul
Niedermann won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 9 on September
19, 2011. His prize was the honor of being head chef at BLT
Steak in New York City. The day after his season finale
aired, Niedermann began working in the kitchen full time,
saying, "I feel like I've proven tenfold why I was
chosen and why I'm capable of running a restaurant and
being successful in New York City.Chef Ramsay on Paul's victory: "Paul won
tonight because he's probably the most passionate
determined chef ever to enter 'Hell's Kitchen.'
He'll make a great head chef because his enthusiasm is
contagious. I'm so proud to hand him over to BLT Steak in
New York City."
Season
10: Christina WilsonChristina
Wilson won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 10 on September 10,
2012. She received a head chef position at Gordon Ramsay
Steak at the Paris Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada. Soon after
winning the title, Christina said, "I will be headed to
Las Vegas tomorrow morning, not even two full days after the
finale aired. Chef Ramsay is a successful businessman, and
it's time for me to get back down to
business."Chef Ramsay on Christina's victory:
"Christina's passion and talent are undeniable. She's
a strong leader who is totally at home in the kitchen. I
know I'm not rolling the dice with her in Vegas because
she is the real deal."
Season 11:
Ja'Nel WittJa'Nel
Witt won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 11 on July 25, 2013.
She was supposed to receive the prize of head chef at Gordon
Ramsay Pub & Grill in Caesars Palace at Las Vegas.
However, a month after the finale aired, it was revealed
that Ja'Nel was denied
the prize
because she tested positive for cocaine.
Regarding the controvery, Chef Ramsay publicly remarked,
"My door is always open. I hope she sorts out her personal
issues."Chef Ramsay on Ja'Nel's victory: "In all my
years in 'Hell's Kitchen,' I have never seen a more
composed individual than Ja'Nel. And that is why I am so
happy to have this ambitious, creative and talented woman as
my Head Chef."
Season
12: Scott CommingsScott
Commings won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 12 on July 24,
2014. He earned a head chef position worth a salary of
$250,000 at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in Caesars Palace
in Las Vegas.Chef Ramsay on Scott's victory: "Scott won
tonight because he has all the qualities I'm looking for
in a head chef. He is passionate, determined and a true
leader. He's an artist plating food and has a phenomenal
palate. There's no doubt in my mind that he's got a
great career ahead of him."
Season
13: La Tasha MccutchenLa
Tasha Mccutchen won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 13 on
December 17, 2014. She earned a head chef position in
Atlantic City worth a salary of $250,000. La Tasha was the
first contestant since Christina Wilson in Season 10 to
completely avoid being nominated for elimination throughout
the entire season.Chef Ramsay on La Tasha's victory: "La Tasha
has all the right ingredients to be a great chef. She's
creative, a strong leader, has great attention to detail and
has an outstanding palate. But the thing I love most about
La Tasha is her determination. I know that she's ready for
the challenge of being my head chef in Atlantic City and I
couldn't be happier."
Season 14:
Meghan GillMeghan
Gill won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 14 on June 9, 2015.
She earned the coveted head chef position at Gordon Ramsay
Pub & Grill in Caesars Atlantic City.Chef Ramsay on Meghan's victory: "Meghan has
every quality I look for in a head chef. She is passionate,
determined and has an amazing palate. But most importantly,
Meghan is a born leader who makes every chef in the kitchen
better. Talent like hers comes along very rarely and I have
no doubt she'll be a great success in Atlantic
City."
Season 15:
Ariel MaloneAriel
Malone won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 15 on April 29,
2016. She earned a head chef position at BLT Steak at the
infamous Bally's Las VegasChef Ramsay on Ariel's victory: "Right from
the very beginning, Ariel let her presence be known. She was
always outspoken but she backed up her confidence with her
cooking. Creative, talented and unique, she is an out of the
box thinker who will make a great head chef at BLT
Steak."
Season
16: Kimberly-Ann 'Ryan' RyanRyan
won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 16 on February 2, 2017..
She earned a head chef position at Yardbird Southern Table
& Bar at The Venetian Las Vegas.Chef Ramsay on Ryan's victory: "Early on, I
challenged Ryan to find her voice. Once she proved to me she
could command a kitchen, there was no stopping her. She has
the tenacity, drive and skill that will make her a great
head chef at Yardbird Southern Table and Bar at the Venetian
Las Vegas
Season
17: Michelle TribbleMichelle
won "Hell's Kitchen" Season 17, the show's
first-ever All Stars cycle, on February 2, 2018. She earned
a head chef position at Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen
Restaurant at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, NV.Chef Ramsay on Michelle's victory: "Having the
youngest of all-stars step up and win this competition is a
testament to Michelle's talent. At a very young age, she
has already proven she is driven, creative, and commanding.
She will be a great asset to Hell's Kitchen in Las
Vegas."
Chef
Gordon Ramsay chooses the winner of "Hell's Kitchen"
each season after narrowing down his field of aspiring chefs
week after week. While the winner is supposed to receive a
head chef position at one of Ramsay's restaurants, many of
the winners have come forward saying they were never awarded
what they were promised, creating a reality TV controversy
that Ramsay has adamantly denied. Click through our photo
gallery above that highlights all of the past "Hell's
Kitchen" winners, from Michael Wray to the most
recent.-By
Marcus James Dixon





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