Learning how to embarrass your employees by making fun of them hardly seems like something that should encouraged.

The sabotage was kinda unfair for the first person, everyone else knew it was coming because those two faceless chefs never mess up. And speaking of, why didn't Mary Ann ever step up and mess something up? Ramsey would yell at a contestant if they just let their partner do all of the work.

Bonnie is obviously meant to be the "inexperienced but lovable underdog" which is probably why she's going against Rock the "serious, competent professional".

Did you notice Chef told Jen "you have nothing to be ashamed of"? Yeah, how quickly we forget taking food out of the garbage.

Thanks for another great recap, yes? I think Bonnie must have thought all this time that Nanny means personal chef in english. What an airhead!! There is no way she is going to win over Rock, and he is a butthead, by the way. But just think, we will know exactly where he is working so we won't have to go there. I hope next Hell's Kitchen has some normal people on it. I am looking forward for this one to end. I also caught the Top Chef challenge stealing. I love that show. Also Food Network had one that just finished called "The Next Food Network Star" and you end up winning your own show on the Food Network. That show was awesome, and sadly no one recapped it. Maybe next year, yes?

HG, why all the bitterness toward Bonnie. Yeah she's cute, sorry, but she's also done a pretty good job on there. Jen had a crap night on service, and pulls food out of the GARBAGE. I think she should have been sent home that night, and if it weren't for the other incompetents that were still swirling around the kitchen she would have been. Bonnie's franks and beans dish had sausage (franks) and beans (beans) that was served in a sauce on bread. Where's the problem there?

Honestly, I really enjoy most of your recaps, but the unnecessary cattiness towards Bonnie really detracts from it.

Not to mention, Jen is super fugly and awkward to the point that I feel embarrassed watching her on tv.

Honey Gangsta, I totally agree with you about the "Virginia" syndrome. Seems GR likes keeping the gushing females to soak up all that school girl adoration for as long as possible. Why else would he keep Bonnie instead of Jen? Now, it's no secret who'll win, and I'll bet Rock suggested a "conjugal visit" to his wife as a pre-victory celebration. He knows he can show that stupid little cow up. Did you see her whinging about cleaning the loft? My like-o-meter rapidly swung over to the Rock side after that little Diva display.

The only reason I'm looking forward to the finale is to see Jules again and to enjoy a nice bottle of Shiraz. I already know Rock will be running the restaurant at GVR.

Hello, HG! I have actually been coming and reading posts on tvgasm for a couple months, but just now decided it'd be a good time to sign in because I enjoy it so much! I am watching both SYTYCD and HK, and I look forward to your (and other peoples') recaps. Fun stuff! I cracked up several time on this one, yes?

All lameness aside, I think I am probably the only person rooting for the Rock. I think he's an egotistical jerk, and I would never hang out with him in real life... But he surprised me this episode. I was actually very proud of him! Throughout all of Bonnie's whining about cleaning (I think I would have strangled her with her audacious panties), he took it with a smile, whereas a couple weeks ago, he was slam-banging around the kitchen. I think he grew up... if just a little? 30 year old men should not act the way he did, but I still think he's a great chef and I'd rather go to a restaurant run by him than Bonnie or Jen. Also, I think if he does own a restaurant, he might learn fast that employees won't put up with his crap.

Being the only male around, I wonder if he's feeling a little humbled. He doesn't have his bosom buddies there to talk with him on how great they are (though, I suppose he doesn't need them because The Rock can build up The Rock just fine). But really, I thought a lot of the girls were tremendous b*tches, except for Julia, who will come back next year and take the title, I'm sure. So I'm looking forward to that.

I agree with Ryabusa about Jen being awkward! She is very strange. I don't dislike her, but. Eh. I think I'd throw up and sue the restaurant if I was fed food from the trash.

Erk! I said a lot. I'm sorry! But thanks again. I really enjoy laughing over there. You're awesome!

This recap was freakin' hilarious! "It scares the pants off of Bonnie and Rock - but not the way Rock was alluding to a few seconds ago." You had me laughing like a schoolgirl. I'm rooting for Bonnie, I s'pose.

I'm heading out to Vegas for New Years and I'm dead set on going to both the Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch resturants to see if I can spot Heather or Rock (lets face it, the only way Bonnie is winning is if Rock picks Aaron and an inanimate carbon rod to be be his finale chefs).

I've actually been to GVR before but only ate at the buffet. Pretty nice place and the buffet was good too.

FINALLY someone is making fun of this whole "yes" business that RamJam is so fond of doing. (It's worse than Rock referring to himself in the third person -- no wait, it isn't.)
But I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face with all that odd yessing going on all the time. I s'pose it's the softer side of chef...

Really funny recap -- I giggled quite a few times, esp at the kitchen homophones riff and "but I'm thinking that he's giving the judge three chances not to hate him."

Great stuff.

I do call shenanigans on the editing of the punishment. Yeah, Bonnie probably whinged (whined) a helluva lot, but showing her reclining on the sofa at the start of their task probably didn't really play out that way.

People do commonly say 'hoovering' tho, much like people say "pass me a kleenex/bandaid."

BTW - for any readers not from LA, Surfas is a brilliant store with loads of restaurant supplies and fabulous imported foods etc. $1000 would go very far, but it'd still be fantastic.

Also, did Marcel (or someone) win a similar prize on Top Chef and thoughtfully bought their competitors a present? Jen could have spent $50-100 apiece (say, a nice Japanese paring knife or something) and still have had enough to spend on herself.
That would have been the classy thing to do.

^ hmmmmnn, I meant to say 'wouldn't' go very far............

Ryabusa (#3) -- "unnecessary cattiness towards Bonnie... Jen is super fugly..."

ROFLMAO!

So pissed that Jen was eliminated.
Bonnie is just a mess, always been a mess and should never have made it this far.
Totally agree that she's only there b/c of the "Virginia Syndrome".
Jen got robbed! Sure she wasn't perfect either, but overall she did alot better.

Many thanks, beloved readers, yes? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love reading your comments, they’re hilarious.

Trey – welcome! I agree that Rock ate a little humble pie on this episode, but I still don’t trust him. I think we’re seeing his “magma” side right now and there is no telling when the “lava” will return in a grand explosion.

Ryabusa, I certainly don’t mean to pick on Bonnie exclusively – I am here to pick on everyone equally. With affection, of course. But if we really must get to the root of my annoyance, we can start by clicking this link: http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/images/hellskitchen/season3/6.11.07/Bonnie%20underwear.jpg

Tomorrow night all is revealed, guys! Can’t wait to hear what you all think.

Much love,
HG

My wife worked in the restaurant industry for many years, and almost every chef she worked with was a complete asswipe, so I think Rock will fit right in. No one who ever watched this show would be able to respect Bonnie, and Ramjam has to know that.

Great recap, and please keep picking on Bonnie, she earned it!

I'm not a professional chef, but apparently to become one you have to get good at cursing people out. And apparently that's the only qualification, not actual cooking skills, since Bonnie stayed and Jen went.

Is it worth watching the finale? We know Rock is going to win, since he's angrier than Bonnie.