Last night FOX TV aired the third episode of this season’s Hell’s Kitchen. Well, they aired the second episode first and then, of course, we had to sit through the recap of the episode that just aired. It’s enough to make you dizzy! I don’t know if they’ll be doing that all season, but speaking for myself, I find it a waste. I’d rather see something new!Ah, onto the show.
Although it’s hard to believe, it seems Chef Gordon Ramsay is having an even tougher time with this season’s contestants than he did with the last season’s. Or, he’s just working himself up to a lather for the camera. The contestants themselves — for the most part — really don’t seem like world-class chefs ready to take on a luxurious Las Vegas restaurant. Some of them seem more inclined to work the greasy roadside stops than a “real” restaurant. But, what do I know? I’m just an eater.
As we started the third episode, most of the contestants are at odds with each other as much as they are with Ramsay. Garrett doesn’t like Tom, Sara hates Heather, and no one seems to like anyone very much. I’m just embarrassed by the two from the state where I reside. Folks, New Jersey isn’t being properly represented by Tom and Keith. I don’t think I’d want to eat a greaseburger prepared by either of them. In a three entrée competition, the Red Team (women) won once again, even though they only prepared two of the entrées. Mirabel is absolutely out of her league. She missed the relay of one of the dishes resulting in only two entrées. But, the men did even worse. Yeah, they had three entrées, but none of them were palatable. As reward, the women went off on a yacht while the men had to do all of Hell’s Kitchen laundry — by hand, with a washboard.The men were full of sexist comments both during the laundry and again after the women returned. I wanted Garrett and Heather to get in a knockdown-drag-out brouhaha, but it was only verbal. Rats. When the service started the next day, the women started out well and Sara (ick) actually shined for her team. The men were buffoons in the kitchen for the most part. Tom burnt his hand, but not a bad burn like Heather’s the week before — you couldn’t even see it! I know when I burn myself and fuss a bit, the burn shows. Ramsay declared him a Drama Queen and I think that was a spot on observation. Then Giacomo really blew it for the team. Um, the oven should be on. It helps. It really does. It was one disaster after another for the men as the potatoes were burnt by Tom (whose oven must have been on), and they choked.The service was still in no way on a professional level, even with the women getting entrées out to the customers. It was still too long a wait — no one waits an hour (or two or three) to be served! In the end, the men did worse than the women and lost once again. This time Ramsay told them each to pick someone for elimination as they all made mistakes. Now, Garrett really wants Tom gone, as does Keith. Tom and Giacomo were the worst of the worst. Of course, Giacomo wants Tom gone and himself to stay and Tom vice versa. So, it ended up being three to oust Tom and one to oust Giacomo.
So, what does Ramsay do? He eliminated Giacomo! Argh! I know Giacomo was basically lost in the kitchen, but he doesn’t creep me out like Tom does with the sweating in the food, nastiness, attitude, and just his all-out, um, Tom-ness. I think the only actual contender on the Blue Team (men) is Garrett, the ex-prison chef. I’m still liking Heather for the win, though.Sigh, there is no longer a Moppet (or Muppet!) in the kitchen. G’bye, Giacomo!"Shut the kitchen down!"
Article comments
1 - Jack Box
It seems pretty obvious that Ramsey (or the producers) are manipulating conflict and the "right" choices for elimination are based on pure entertainment value. In the first season, we viewers got by on surprise. This time around, there is a degree of predictablity which erodes the acceptance of reality. Worse, I don't really care about anyone on the show at this point. Perversely, this actually helps the show because I want Ramsey to flip out more often and at a higher degree. I want him to punish the contestants because I don't care about any of them. But I don't know if this will sustain this viewer. I might switch over to Boomerang and watch Batman.
2 - Cass
I love to hear them trash-talk Ramsay and then STILL fall apart in the kitchen. They get what they deserve. Maribel is out of her league. She'll be gone next, if the women lose.
3 - Brent
Best moment of the night was fat ex-stockbroker Tom telling the confessional camera that Ramsay - the ex-soccer player from one of the poorer areas of Glasgow - had better not get in a street fight with him, and then later saying that the only thing that kept him (Tom) from beating on Gordon was the agreement he signed not to attack anyone. Tom might get in one punch, but I wouldn't bet on it.
4 - Dorothy Buttar
We enjoy the show alot and wish to know if they are comming back on t.v in 2007