Who doesn’t love Hell’s Kitchen?
It’s everything we love in cooking shows.
Merciless criticism and a fast-paced competition.
It is TV gold, which is probably why it’s been running for so long.
But, there’s so much footage that we don’t get to see.
Besides, we think that most of the drama goes on backstage anyway.
So, we’re going to show you the pure drama that doesn’t make it into the final cut.
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Raw Drama
Hell’s Kitchen is a very popular show, so it only makes sense that there is going to
be a lot of editing.
But you would be surprised to see how much footage ends up on the floor.
And then there are good scenes, that just aren’t good enough.
In this deleted scene, we see Ramsay chewing out a team for not cooking properly, what
else is new, am I right?
Anyway, but further into the video we see one of the chefs actually trying to defend
herself.
Guess how that ends?
Not well, no, she ended up feeling even worse.
Look, if you end up on Hell’s Kitchen, you better be prepared to swallow your pride.
What we appreciate about this scene however, is the raw drama captured on camera.
Ramsay swears like a sailor, and the chefs quake like rabbits, but we see it all and
without the shaky cam and jump cuts.
Seriously, Hell’s Kitchen is about to become the next Marvel movie.
Lost Beef
Did you watch Hell’s Kitchen season 7?
If you did, then you’ll know Autumn.
In this deleted scene, she’s accused of dragging the beef by an irate Ramsay.
It’s tense because she can’t fix the problem, because an extra pan of beef has gone missing.
The situation soon worsens as she asks the Red team, who also cuss her out.
Another chef then accuses her of dragging her feet and expecting everyone to wait on
her.
It couldn’t have been a pleasant experience for her, but we do have to admit that she
handles it like a trooper.
She doesn’t break down or give up - she takes the criticism and goes about her business.
But the short scene is slightly uplifted when a fellow chef jumps to her rescue and gives
her a quick helpful suggestion.
It isn’t much, but in such a fast-paced competition, he was risking a lot by pulling
his attention away from his cooking for her.
It’s nice to see a little bit of kindness on the show.
April Fools!
This next scene starts off with a confrontation between Ramsay and a few contestants.
It seems like they tried to take a short cut, and Ramsay found out.
You’re sure that they are about to regret their decision deeply and that you are about
to watch something incredibly entertaining.
Hell’s Kitchen fans felt themselves waiting for a spectacular meltdown which they had
been deprived of - after all, deleted footage of Hell’s Kitchen is impossible to get unless
you have the seasons on DVD.
So they all flocked to this viral video and forwarded it to their friends without watching
it yet.
But then the worst possible thing happened.
A scary picture popped onto the screen just as Ramsay was about to unleash his wrath.
Thousands of fans jumped in their seat, and groaned as a message flashed across their
screens.
Happy April Fool’s day!
*Sigh* We should have known it was too good to be true.
The Truth About Deleted Footage
You may not know this, but Hell’s Kitchen takes two days to film one episode.
So those tense stand offs that you see are actually edited in that way.
While the drama is real, the effect is somewhat exaggerated.
A former contestant on the show came forward to describe her experience.
She says that it is very stressful, because as you can imagine, all the chefs are terrified
of Ramsay.
But there is something that they should be even more afraid of - the producers.
With a sentence here, a cut there, they are able to create their own characters from scratch.
For example, one contestant came across as a conceited, chauvinistic pig because of what
he said.
But he said so much more, and they chose the four sentences that made him seem like a bad
person.
When you’re watching the show, you are seeing what the producers want you to see.
There is so much deleted footage that would not be as interesting, but they would bring
some of the grittier aspects of being a chef onto the screen.
Then again, that’s not exactly why we watch the show.
Awkward Moments
Ashley Sherman, a contestant on the 13th season, decided to spill the beans about her time
on the show.
Surprise, surprise - it isn’t at all negative.
She is brutally honest, and even talks about some of the more awkward aspects on the show
that we don’t get to see.
But it is fun to know what happens when the cameras are off.
She says that when you have to nominate two contestants for eviction, it is really awkward
going back with a contestant who knows that you wanted them to be evicted.
Hell’s Kitchen is definitely not about making friends though, so the awkwardness is just
a way of life really.
But she also dished about working with Ramsay.
She says that although he is tough, he wants the best for his chefs and works hard to get
their best side out.
He may scream, and swear at them, but that’s just how he shows he cares.
Yeah, maybe we don’t want him to care about us.
We don’t think our self esteems could handle it!
Protective Measures
Have you ever wondered how the contestants keep their cool?
Okay, to be fair, they don’t really.
Let me rephrase that - have you ever wondered how none of the contestants have punched Ramsay
in the face yet?
Look at him!
He yells at them and insults them, and there have been times when contestants have come
close.
We have seen it before, Ramsay goes off on a chef, and the chef gets this look in his/her
eye.
And you think to yourself, “It’s actually going to happen this time.”
But then, it doesn’t.
It never does.
They back down and even though they’re seething, they never took a shot at his very red face.
Do they have self-control?
Like, Superman levels of self control?
You have to wonder, maybe Ramsay pays them not to punch him.
Maybe it’s a clause in the contract that promises them massive amounts of cash not
to start swinging when he starts swearing.
No, it’s none of those reasons.
The real reason is that Ramsay has massive bodyguards protecting him all the time.
They would have you pinned down on the floor before you could even lift your arm.
Although it would be satisfying if you were fast enough.
You don’t get to see these big guys, because they are usually edited out.
But the next time you watch the show, just know that they are watching too.
Always watching.
It’s Dinner And a Show
The diners in Hell’s Kitchen can see and hear everything.
There is nothing except a glass window separating them from the action.
In fact, the restaurant isn’t even real.
It is all set up on a soundstage.
Contestants can sign up on the website, but they have to promise that they’re okay with
not eating anything.
They might be able to get food, but it isn’t a guarantee.
But that’s okay, because diners show up just to watch the star of the show - Gordon
Ramsay.
They only show up to hear him lose his temper with the chefs.
Maybe that’s why he does it so often.
If he doesn’t, they might start pelting food at him or something.
And if you do get food, it isn’t always great.
Which makes sense when you consider the conditions the contestants are working under.
Look, let’s be honest, we never thought the action wasn’t staged.
It’s just interesting to know what’s in the deleted footage.
Are you wondering why the diners show up?
Well, there’s an open bar.
So, you can drink your fill while watching some poor chef getting shout at.
Fun times.
Basic Skills
Have you ever wanted to sign up for Hell’s Kitchen?
Well, you need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist.
Why on Earth would you want to do that to yourself (besides the money and the chance
at a massive grand prize)?
Okay, now we sort of want to sign up too.
But wait, aren’t you supposed to be a 5-star chef with twenty years of experience.
No, not at all.
In fact, experience can be a drawback when you’re signing up to be on the show.
Producers are looking for people with passion.
You may be super experienced, but you might still crack under the unique pressure of Ramsay’s
kitchen.
This is proven by the amount of underdogs who often make it into the top four.
All you need are basic skills.
All contestants are required to pass a simple cooking test before they can appear on the
show.
Remember that the producers are springing for action, drama and passion.
They don’t really care about your resume.
If you’re a chef with a heart of gold and a dream you’re willing to fight for, then
you should consider signing up.
It will be hard, and you’ll never be the same again, in fact you’re going to be very
damaged afterwards…
No Sleep For You
But before you go rushing off to appear on the show, consider this little gem of truth.
Contestants usually wake up at about 7am.
They then work 19 hours a day.
Sometimes those dinner shows last until 12am, and then they are expected to clean up afterwards.
You do the math, that’s about 5 hours of sleep a day on average.
Not only that, but the work conditions aren’t exactly ideal.
Can you imagine having to do that until you get kicked off.
Now, imagine you make it into the final rounds where things get tougher and more stressful.
It might be entertaining for us, but what the deleted scenes show us are a lot of bleary
eyed individuals who are being fueled by pure passion.
But it just goes to show you how much commitment these contestants have.
Can you imagine wanting something so much that you’d be willing to endure those situations
for?
If you can think of anything, let us know.
The best comment will get pinned to our channel.
So go on, put your thinking caps on and come up with something creative!
It’s Not What You Think
We’ve shown you a few deleted scenes, and spoken about what goes on in those scenes,
but the truth is that the show is nothing like you think it is.
The stress literally drives people toward smoking.
Things can get so tense, that Ramsay allows people to go home and quit if they want to.
In fact, all the contestants are evaluated by psychiatrists, but breakdowns are a dime
a dozen behind the scenes.
Not all contestants break down on camera, and they usually try and keep it under wraps
for as long as they’re on the show.
Did you know that the chefs are also expected to cook their own meals?
That’s right, after a long day slaving for the cameras, they have to cook their own food.
Granted, they do have a fully stocked fridge at their disposal, but who wants to cook after
a long day in the kitchen.
At least they get paid to be on the show.
Not a lot, but just enough to cover expenses while they’re away.
Which makes sense, I guess.
If you’re going to work for Ramsay, they will need to pay
for the trauma.
We may see a lot of drama on set, but there is
so much more that we don’t see.
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