So I wound up watching the new season of Hell's Kitchen the other night and man oh man was I in for a treat. I was a little disappointed that they didn't bring back Jean-Philippe and I was originally at the sight of Andy bald as anything. It was good to see the sous chefs playing a more straightforward role this time round instead of standing next to Gordon looking like drill sergeants.
Here's my take on the premiere:
Contestants:
I swear that there are some "repeats" of previous contestants from previous series. Kimmie reminds me of Nona minus the cooking ability (S8), Clemenza reminds me of Robert (S5), Royce definitely reminds me of Ralph (S1) and Barbie and Briana remind me of a mixture of the more ditzier girls that have been on in previous seasons. Guy also reminds me a tiny bit of Salvatore (S7) although at least he was honest about his dish to Gordon . (rather than arguing against him, saying that he doesn't know what he's talking about -.-)
Highlights:
Some of the one-liners during the signature dish challenge were GOLD.
The service looked to be interesting, at least the women seemed to progress further than the men for a change. Less bickering between the women DURING service.
And even though I didn't watch the whole thing, the head-shaving bit at the beginning was hilarious. Scott looks sexier WITHOUT hair than with though. (and I didn't watch the whole thing because watching people getting their head shaved freaks me out)
Thankfully it sounds like we have a good start this season, with Briana at least remembering the names of the entrees! (and I keep getting confused because over here they're referred to as entrees and mains, rather than appetizers and entrees)
Tavon deserved to go in all honesty: if you're going to come in and announce that you're an executive chef at age 22, you need to at least show that you can back up your own claims.
Here's my take on the premiere:
Contestants:
I swear that there are some "repeats" of previous contestants from previous series. Kimmie reminds me of Nona minus the cooking ability (S8), Clemenza reminds me of Robert (S5), Royce definitely reminds me of Ralph (S1) and Barbie and Briana remind me of a mixture of the more ditzier girls that have been on in previous seasons. Guy also reminds me a tiny bit of Salvatore (S7) although at least he was honest about his dish to Gordon . (rather than arguing against him, saying that he doesn't know what he's talking about -.-)
Highlights:
Some of the one-liners during the signature dish challenge were GOLD.
The service looked to be interesting, at least the women seemed to progress further than the men for a change. Less bickering between the women DURING service.
And even though I didn't watch the whole thing, the head-shaving bit at the beginning was hilarious. Scott looks sexier WITHOUT hair than with though. (and I didn't watch the whole thing because watching people getting their head shaved freaks me out)
Thankfully it sounds like we have a good start this season, with Briana at least remembering the names of the entrees! (and I keep getting confused because over here they're referred to as entrees and mains, rather than appetizers and entrees)
Tavon deserved to go in all honesty: if you're going to come in and announce that you're an executive chef at age 22, you need to at least show that you can back up your own claims.
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