Hell's Kitchen

Let's rock and roll.

Before heading to the restaurant they will compete in,

Chef Ramsay has flown this year's hopefuls to Las Vegas

to see the first permanent Hell's Kitchen restaurant.

I can't believe I'm here.

I'm a gaggle of emotions.

You know, I'm excited, I'm nervous, I'm terrified.

I've been to Vegas one time, when I turned 21,

and saw a Chippendales show.

-Hello, everybody. -Marino!

Welcome to Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurant

in Las Vegas.

-Come in. Follow me. - Whoo!

I am so pumped to be in Hell's Kitchen right now.

This is an absolute dream.

Oh, hell yeah.

-Wow. - It's amazing.

Who would've thought this guy out of the South Bronx

would ever be one of 18 people out of how many thousands of people

to be here today? I'm just so blessed.

-Cheers. - Salud.

Congratulations.

-Where you from? -Uh, Chicago.

I went to culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in France,

where Julia Child studied.

I've worked for some of the top chefs in the world--

Guy Savoy, Grant Achatz, Michael Mina.

I'm ready to do this.

-Good to see you. - Hi.

When I walked up, I was like, "That's gotta be her."

I know Amber. She's a decorated chef in Chicago.

She knows how to run a brigade, and she knows how to cook.

I can't wait to go up against her.

-Hi. -I'm Mary Lou.

-Mary Lou, nice to meet you. Kori. -Hi, Kori.

Let's get it cracking. Let's fucking do this shit. Hey!

A lot of people don't like me.

People think I'm a little cocky,

but that's just confused with how much confidence I have.

Cheers.

My biggest fear, if I'm being 100% honest…

it's absolutely nothing! I can't wait for this.

I know I'm gonna win.

-Cheers, boys. We made it. -

Hell's Kitchen, let's go.

Oh, my God!

Holy fuck! In the flesh, Chef Gordon Ramsay!

I've seen him on TV, I've read his books,

but there he is in front of me, three meters away!

Right, good morning.

Morning, Chef!

Is he real?

I wanna go touch him just to make sure that he's not a projection.

I'm so happy that you guys are celebrating your arrivals.

This restaurant has been built on the reputation of 18 seasons

of Hell's Kitchen.

It's one of the highest-grossing restaurants in America, the top three.

I brought you here this morning to inspire you all

because this year's winner of Hell's Kitchen

will become the head chef at a Hell's Kitchen restaurant

just like this in the stunning, picturesque city

of Lake Tahoe.

Yes!

Lake Tahoe is amazing.

It's so scenic out there. It's so beautiful.

That comes with a quarter of a million dollars.

Dude, that's a quarter of a way to a millionaire!

I gotta do everything I can in my power to win that prize.

Has any of you ever been to Tahoe?

It's beautiful. Have any of you ever seen a quarter of a million dollars?

- No. -No. No. Hell no.

-Trust me, that's also beautiful. -

Obviously, this year's competition will not be taking place here.

This restaurant's far too busy.

So, now that you know what you're competing for,

Allegiant, our official travel partner,

has offered to fly you all to Los Angeles.

Mm, mm, mm!

-Marino, you've got the tickets? -Yes, sir.

Okay, good. I'll see you guys over at the hangar, yes?

I'm so ready to get this competition started.

People may look at me and think

I'm this ditzy blonde girl that can't cook,

but when I get in the kitchen, it's game on.

These are your tickets.

LA, here we come, baby!

Yeah! Get to the chopper!

Hell yeah.

I really hope we get to ride in one of those,

'cause it just seems so much better than an airplane.

-Look at that. -I'll see you at Hell's Kitchen, okay?

- - See you later.

Damn, Gordon Ramsay just jumped on a helicopter like 007, yo.

Now that's how you make an exit.

Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

Whoo!

Why can't we go with him?

-Go right on in. - Thank you.

Of course. Welcome.

I'm so excited.

I'm, like, pinching myself over and over and over again.

- There you go. -Thank you.

I can't wait to get on that plane. Bring it on.

Allegiant passengers traveling on flight 1901

with nonstop service to Los Angeles,

-welcome aboard. -

-Let's do it. -Here we go.

I can't even express how, like…

Have a great flight.

I wanna get to this competition. I need to get into the kitchen,

I need to start showing Chef who I am, what I'm made of, and just start cooking.

-Oh! -Oh, shit.

Oh, boy.

- -Go, go, go, go, go.

This is definitely nowhere near an airport.

-Oh! -Oh, my God.

-Shit. -

What's happening? I'm so confused.

Chef Ramsay flew away in a helicopter.

How'd he come back?

Chefs, for the first time ever, Hell's Kitchen will take place

in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!

- -Holy shit!

- -Whoo!

That's awesome.

Oh, wow. Okay.

I am, like, freaking out.

It was like a culinary circus.

I see girls and guys on skates.

This girl, her body's, like, moving like this.

Wow.

Hell's Kitchen is crazy.

-Does she have a bow and arrow? -So badass.

Do it, do it, do it.

Whoa, look at this.

I'm getting dizzy just watching that.

Damn!

That was incredible. Give it up for WOW. Come on!

The Vegas Spectacular at the Rio.

Well done.

Great job.

Thank you.

-How good was that? Seriously? -So good.

-Can you spin plates like that? - No.

-No, Chef. -Can you roller skate like that?

- No! -Oh, God, no.

-But can you cook? - Yes, Chef!

-Thank fuck for that. -

Las Vegas.

- Let's get the party started! -

Not only one of the most exciting cities in the world…

but also one of the culinary capitals of the world.

Bon appétit.

And for the first time, Las Vegas is the battleground…

- - Hell's Kitchen fans, it's time!

…for the greatest competition…

I've never seen such perfect cooking.

…Chef Ramsay has ever cooked up.

-Fuck yeah! -Go, go, go, go.

- Eighteen chefs who share a dream… -I am so pumped!

Have you got the qualities to become a head chef at Lake Tahoe?

- Yes, Chef! - …will roll the dice…

-Vegas-style, baby. - …and put it all on the line.

Something is about to go down.

But in Sin City…

I'm taking lead of this kitchen.

Listen to me. You can kiss my ass.

…when the stakes are high…

-Quit playing politics. -I can cook better than you.

- …and the payout's even higher… - A quarter of a million dollars.

I wouldn't even know what to do with that money.

Enough! Enough! Stop!

-Chef Ramsay is coming right at us. -One minute.

These chefs must be willing to risk it all…

-Are you done? -Chef Ramsay, you're not taking my jacket.

You're gonna have to pull it off my dead body.

Unfortunately, he will not be returning to the competition.

- …in the most breathtaking… -Wow!

- -Yeah!

It is freaking amazing.

- …adventurous… -Whoo!

Bitch, I'm moving!

- - …dazzling…

Hello.

…star-studded…

Gordon looks like he's under pressure.

- …and sinful season yet. -

Hey, big booty. How you doing? I like how you cut that scallion.

-Oh, my God. -Ooh.

- So when the chips are down… -This is nuts!

- …and the odds are against you… -No, no!

…you have to bet everything you've got…

Drew, fix your jacket. Pull up your pants.

-Have you got one of these? -No, Chef.