I can honestly say I have never been so disappointed with the chefs on this year’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” From the very start the egos were probably the highest I have ever seen, none of which could back them up with their culinary performance in the kitchen. Ben probably was the biggest one of all for having a big head. I’m not the only one that recognized this either; Chef Ramsay actually shut down Hell’s Kitchen and was ready to cancel the contest if things did not improve. Somehow though we made it to the show’s last two contestants. Andrea pulled in third place, being eliminated last week on a stellar performance which came a little too late.
The final two contestants are Paula and Danny; the only two who stuck to themselves through most of the show, becoming silent threats to everyone that participated. These two were never put up for elimination when their team lost, although their names did come up when asked to choose two for elimination. They provided a solid, steady performance throughout season eight making them worthy candidates for this year’s final. Paula was the only one whom Ramsay chose to be in the final, leaving Andrea and Danny up for elimination. I don’t think there was any doubt in Ramsay’s mind who was going home.
This week the final two will prepare their menus, decorate their dining areas and compete in the final challenge (the winner of that hasn’t won Hell’s Kitchen in the last two seasons). They also choose from the eliminated contestants to cook in their kitchen. Watch out though, Ben and Lacy are back and sabotage could be on the horizon.
In a season I am surprised to see still going, Paula and Danny lead Hell’s Kitchen. It’s the first time that two contestants in the finals hail from the same state; they both come from Florida. Tune in this week for part one of the season eight finals of Hell’s Kitchen. Be sure then to tune in next week for the actual dinner service.
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