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Premiere: MARCH 13TH 8PM EASTERN/PACIFIC

Fox just announced they're rushing this out to start suddenly next week because of Rake's failure, they don't even have contestant information out yet! The HK site doesn't even know the season is coming! (Will post the teams when they come out.)

The competition heats up when Chef Gordon Ramsay returns with Season 12 of HELL'S KITCHEN, debuting Thursday, March 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, followed by the AMERICAN IDOL XIII results show (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), which moves to its new time period. In the Season Premiere of HELL'S KITCHEN, Chef Ramsay splits the latest batch of 20 aspiring restaurateurs into two teams, men vs. women, and asks them to present their signature dishes. The winning team gets treated to an exclusive dinner with Ramsay, while the losing team is left behind to scrub down the kitchen.

While you're waiting for the new season to start, why not pick up the box set of the first ten seasons?
http://www.visualentertainment.tv/collections/carousel/products/hells-kitchen-dvd-season-1-10
29 discs on sale for $65.

And remember, don't do a bunch of cocaine right before you take the drug test for your prize! (Or do, you still get the $250,000!)

The Blue Team:

Jason Zepaltas - Age: 31, Hometown: Chicago, IL, Occupation:Sous Chef, Signature Dish: Seared, then Braised Wild Salmon with Vegetables

Anton Testino - Age: 39, Hometown: Butler, NJ, Occupation: Head Chef, Signature Dish: Pork with Crabmeat Crust

Chris Eversole - Age: 27, Hometown: Las Vegas, NV, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Poule Rôtie

Guarav Navin - Age: 34, Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Afreen Tuna Met Komyn Parfume Pulao

Michael DeMarco - Age: 29, Hometown: Scranton, PA, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Ricotta Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Crème and Sausage

Michael Gabriel - Age: 25, Hometown: Spring, TX, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Stuffed Chicken Breast with Asparagus and Diced Rosemary Yukon Potatoes

Mike Aresta - Age: 38, Hometown: Keyport, NJ, Occupation: Chef Instructor, Signature Dish: Herb-Fried Tortellini with Romesco

Ralph Johnson - Age: 28, Hometown: Boston, MA, Occupation: Chef De Partie, Signature Dish: New England Lobster Dinner

Richard Mancini - Age: 48, Hometown: Bloomingdale, IL, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Pan-Roasted Sea Bass with Roma Tomato and Basil Sauce over Sauteed Kale and Pancetta

Scott Commings - Age: 36, Hometown: Woodstock, IL, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Herb Roasted Rack of lamb with Parsnip Puree and Sherry Jus

The Red Team:

Beth Taylor - Age: 43, Hometown: Independence, LA, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Pecan Crusted Catfish with Wilted Spinach and Smoked Gouda Grits

Bev Lazo-Gonzalez - Age: 42, Hometown: Whittier, CA, Occupation: Food Truck Chef, Signature Dish: Southeast Asian-Style Fish Tacos

Jessica Vogel - Age: 28, Hometown: Sparta, NJ, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Rosemary Crusted Venison Loin with Cranberry Ancho Chili Gastrique over Goat Cheese Polenta and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Joy Parham-Thomas - Age: 25, Hometown: Philadelphia, PA, Occupation: Kitchen Supervisor, Signature Dish: Chilled Corn Soup

Simone Hammond - Age: 43, Hometown: Henderson, NV, Occupation: Buffet Cook, Signature Dish: Peach and Crab Apple Chutney Pork Chop, Cornbread Dressing with Pecans and Haricot Verts with Fig and Cranberries in a White Wine Butter Sauce

Kashia Zollicoffer - Age: 23, Hometown: Carthage, MS, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: New York Strip and Blue Cheese Crab Butter with Roasted Asparagus

Melanie Finch - Age: 23, Hometown: Woodland Hills, CA, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Pan-Seared Scallops with Mashed Lentils, Roasted Pear and Crispy Raspberry Gastrique

Nicole Rutz - Age: 33, Hometown: Morganville, NJ, Occupation: Baker, Signature Dish: Halibut Filet with Squash and Tomatoes in an Herb Butter Sauce

Rochelle Bergman - Age: 27, Hometown: Riverside, CA, Occupation: Caterer, Signature Dish: Mushroom Chicken with Asparagus

Sandra Flores - Age: 36, Hometown: Queens, NY, Occupation: Sous Chef, Signature Dish: Tender Cod Filet with Macadamia Nut Fig Butter and Fire-Roasted Corn with Applewood Bacon

 

[Rebel Leader]

But there is a silver lining for Witt -- we're told she WILL receive the $250k salary ... despite the fact she won't spend a single day in the kitchen.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

Holy crap. I never heard about what happened to Ja'Nel. Would've never thought.

Regardless, I'm excited.

 

[Etrian Oddity]

My favorite show on network TV. I don't care if it's fixed and they sabotage the contestants' dishes.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

My favorite show on network TV. I don't care if it's fixed and they sabotage the contestants' dishes.

Wait, what?

Of course it's fixed but sabotage?

I'm so naive...

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Where did you get the March 13th date? Not seeing it listed on the Guide at all.

 

[benjipwns]

Where did you get the March 13th date? Not seeing it listed on the Guide at all.

From the PR release I quoted in the OP. When I say "Fox just announced", I mean literally, like an hour and a half ago or so.

EDIT: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/...hursday-march-13-on-fox-786110/20140303fox02/

 

[BatDan]

Wow, new season time. Hopefully it turns out somewhat entertaining.

By the way, what happened to new Kitchen Nightmares? I heard they were returning to Amy's Baking Company but I haven't heard about the episode airing.

 

[Phire Phox]

Love me some Hell's Kitchen. Ready for a new season of Ramsay screaming his head off at shitty chefs. I thought it wouldn't start until the summer so I'm pleasently surprised.

 

[Jafku]

New season time. I'm in

 

[benjipwns]

I think they might have waited until closer to summer had nothing bombed too much.

By the way, what happened to new Kitchen Nightmares? I heard they were returning to Amy's Baking Company but I haven't heard about the episode airing.

It was supposed to start on the 28th but has been delayed for unspecified reasons, I assume it has to do with this Rake to Friday test and it'll move in after that.

 

[Community Forum]

Yes! My favorite show!

 

[MooMoo]

I feel like the quality of this show (or contestants I guess ) has slowly degraded over time, but I guess I'm always in for a few episodes of Ramsey calling people donkeys and cows.

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

I feel like the quality of this show (or contestants I guess ) has slowly degraded over time, but I guess I'm always in for a few episodes of Ramsey calling people donkeys and cows.

I suppose they have a tough time getting legitimate chefs for this circus of a show. Ramsey is probably telling the good ones " I got this other show, Master Chef, audition for that. Not this donkey show."

The show is like if the American Idol only put through the train wreck hacks that show up for auditions through. And I love it for it.

 

[MooMoo]

I suppose they have a tough time getting legitimate chefs for this circus of a show. Ramsey is probably telling the good ones " I got this other show, Master Chef, audition for that. Not this donkey show."

The show is like if the American Idol only put through the train wreck hacks that show up for auditions through. And I love it for it.

Oh true. Sometimes I forget Ramsey has a gajillion other shows. Can't wait for Masterchef and Kitchen Nightmares to start up again even though I think they both have peaked in the sense that it's kinda hard to top Christine's story and crazy Amy. Is he still doing Hotel Hell?

 

[benjipwns]

Is he still doing Hotel Hell?

They shot a second season that will air at some point, no idea if they'll make more after that.

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

Oh true. Sometimes I forget Ramsey has a gajillion other shows. Can't wait for Masterchef and Kitchen Nightmares to start up again even though I think they both have peaked in the sense that it's kinda hard to top Christine's story and crazy Amy. Is he still doing Hotel Hell?

I love Master Chef. Christine's story is hard to top though, you're right about that.

They shot a second season that will air at some point, no idea if they'll make more after that.

Oh dear, that intro song! Part of me hopes they don't change the intro at all.

http://youtu.be/qoSfsUazxYw

 

[Camp Lo]

I'm there. Hopefully this winner won't be a cokehead

 

[Chris R]

I'm there. Hopefully this winner won't be a cokehead

No chance.

 

[Phire Phox]

I'm there. Hopefully this winner won't be a cokehead

Ja'nel didn't come off as someone who did coke. But what does a person who does come come off as? Lol

 

[Camp Lo]

Ja'nel didn't come off as someone who did coke. But what does a person who does come come off as? Lol

Coke is pretty big in that industry. I'm actually not surprised she got caught.

 

[Shin Johnpv]

I still say Jon got fucking ROBBED in season 11.

 

[Darklord]

I'm so bummed they ruined this series. I loved it until they started dragging each night out over multiple episodes, having all this extra drama bullshit, and only actually cooking about a quarter of the time. The pacing was mind numbingly bad.

 

[RangersFan]

I still say Jon got fucking ROBBED in season 11.

He absolutely got robbed. He got stronger and stronger as did Mary while Ja'nel after a strong start regressed. I think they decided on Ja'nel midway and stuck to it.

 

[Shin Johnpv]

He absolutely got robbed. He got stronger and stronger as did Mary while Ja'nel after a strong start regressed. I think they decided on Ja'nel midway and stuck to it.

Plus Jon started out strong and only got stronger. Mary started out weak as hell with a bunch of early nominations for elimination. Jon was the ONLY one of season 11 to never be nominated for elimination or fuck up royally. He got robbed fucking hard.


*edit*

I also hope we don't see one team dominate team challenges again this season. Watching the red team win week after week after week got old and boring fast.

 

[benjipwns]

Teaser: http://www.fox.com/watch/180657219907

 

[Plinko]

I still say Jon got fucking ROBBED in season 11.

I'm still bitter about Petrozza.

 

[peteykirch]

I'm still bitter about Petrozza.

Bingo, he totally deserved it.

 

[MC Safety]

I just hope the next time they have a contestant on the show who also has a puppet that they keep him or her on for the majority of the show.

 

[Phire Phox]

Will should have beat Paul in season 9.

 

[element]

So are they running new seasons of kitchen nightmare's and hells kitchen together?

 

[redhood56]

YES! Oh man, let's go! I wonder if the women are going to wipe the men like they have been doing for the pas couple seasons. I also can't wait to hear the new one liners(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLXRxXIkjB0)

 

[commish]

Yes, finally. HK = my #1 guilty pleasure. Love this series.

SHUT UP, YOU FAT DONKEY.

 

[Gr1mLock]

Its been a whole 4 months without gordon on tv. I was worried.

 

[blitzwolf215]

Ooh, this should be interesting. I wonder which basket case will get to the final 6.

 

[Pkaz01]

Jon ended up getting the job cause Janelle tested positive for drugs and mary had already accepted another position

 

[RetroMG]

Sweet! Just started watching this a few months ago. Looking forward to the new season.

 

[Mesousa]

Wow would have never guessed janel did coke. Had the biggest crush on her.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Hope there's a lot of dummies for Gordon to blast this season.

 

[benjipwns]

The Blue Team:

Jason Zepaltas - Age: 31, Hometown: Chicago, IL, Occupation:Sous Chef, Signature Dish: Seared, then Braised Wild Salmon with Vegetables

Anton Testino - Age: 39, Hometown: Butler, NJ, Occupation: Head Chef, Signature Dish: Pork with Crabmeat Crust

Chris Eversole - Age: 27, Hometown: Las Vegas, NV, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Poule Rôtie

Guarav Navin - Age: 34, Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Afreen Tuna Met Komyn Parfume Pulao

Michael DeMarco - Age: 29, Hometown: Scranton, PA, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Ricotta Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Crème and Sausage

Michael Gabriel - Age: 25, Hometown: Spring, TX, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Stuffed Chicken Breast with Asparagus and Diced Rosemary Yukon Potatoes

Mike Aresta - Age: 38, Hometown: Keyport, NJ, Occupation: Chef Instructor, Signature Dish: Herb-Fried Tortellini with Romesco

Ralph Johnson - Age: 28, Hometown: Boston, MA, Occupation: Chef De Partie, Signature Dish: New England Lobster Dinner

Richard Mancini - Age: 48, Hometown: Bloomingdale, IL, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Pan-Roasted Sea Bass with Roma Tomato and Basil Sauce over Sauteed Kale and Pancetta

Scott Commings - Age: 36, Hometown: Woodstock, IL, Occupation: Executive Chef, Signature Dish: Herb Roasted Rack of lamb with Parsnip Puree and Sherry Jus

The Red Team:

Beth Taylor - Age: 43, Hometown: Independence, LA, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Pecan Crusted Catfish with Wilted Spinach and Smoked Gouda Grits

Bev Lazo-Gonzalez - Age: 42, Hometown: Whittier, CA, Occupation: Food Truck Chef, Signature Dish: Southeast Asian-Style Fish Tacos

Jessica Vogel - Age: 28, Hometown: Sparta, NJ, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Rosemary Crusted Venison Loin with Cranberry Ancho Chili Gastrique over Goat Cheese Polenta and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Joy Parham-Thomas - Age: 25, Hometown: Philadelphia, PA, Occupation: Kitchen Supervisor, Signature Dish: Chilled Corn Soup

Simone Hammond - Age: 43, Hometown: Henderson, NV, Occupation: Buffet Cook, Signature Dish: Peach and Crab Apple Chutney Pork Chop, Cornbread Dressing with Pecans and Haricot Verts with Fig and Cranberries in a White Wine Butter Sauce

Kashia Zollicoffer - Age: 23, Hometown: Carthage, MS, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: New York Strip and Blue Cheese Crab Butter with Roasted Asparagus

Melanie Finch - Age: 23, Hometown: Woodland Hills, CA, Occupation: Line Cook, Signature Dish: Pan-Seared Scallops with Mashed Lentils, Roasted Pear and Crispy Raspberry Gastrique

Nicole Rutz - Age: 33, Hometown: Morganville, NJ, Occupation: Baker, Signature Dish: Halibut Filet with Squash and Tomatoes in an Herb Butter Sauce

Rochelle Bergman - Age: 27, Hometown: Riverside, CA, Occupation: Caterer, Signature Dish: Mushroom Chicken with Asparagus

Sandra Flores - Age: 36, Hometown: Queens, NY, Occupation: Sous Chef, Signature Dish: Tender Cod Filet with Macadamia Nut Fig Butter and Fire-Roasted Corn with Applewood Bacon

 

[Taborcarn]

So... any puppets this year?

 

[Camwi]

Holy crap, this show sure as hell popped up out of nowhere! My wife has been keeping an eye out for any word of a new season starting, but they never gave out a real date, and suddenly BAM, here it is.

Can't friggin' wait. IMO, Hell's Kitchen is the most consistantly amusing reality TV show out there.

 

[benjipwns]

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT

 

[benjipwns]

And now, the continuation of Hell's Kitchen...

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Stuck working till midnight. I am DVR'ing it. And I am out of thread before spoilers.

 

[benjipwns]

Culinary Jesus!

yesssss at this years' intro

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

That was random as heel.

 

[redmetal86]

From Transformers to comic book style.

 

[redhood56]

Man that intro was really fast. The intro is pretty cool too. But the best news is that the hellskitchen twitter is now going to post bad memes!(https://twitter.com/HellsKitchenFOX)

 

[benjipwns]

Jason looked familiar but I didn't even realize until just now he was on before.