Speaking of self-pitying bawlers, Rock sits in his confessional with tears streaming down his face saying that he should have waited until after dinner service to address his issues with Jen. He's disappointed himself and his family and this isn't the way he's supposed to go out. He's better than this. Oh please, Rock. I would believe that you are better than this if you hadn't already demonstrated repeatedly that you're not.
Oh, poor Rock. Negative.
Downstairs Bonnie nominates Rock for losing communication and letting his temper flare. Another grand understatement. Then she nominates Jen. Psyche. That would have been great and may have actually gotten rid of Rock, but Bonnie actually nominates Julia for having trouble with the garnishes and struggling with product knowledge. Rock makes his case that he is God's gift to the kitchen and this restaurant, this show, and the world in general - and we are lucky to have him. Julia says she's not ready to go home and she's not giving up. So who goes? The insanely driven a-hole or the talented cook who has made amazing strides? Chef Ramsay confesses that this is a very difficult decision for him personally and I wonder if he's going to just keep both of them since he already tossed Josh out on his butt. But alas, he regretfully announces that Julia is leaving. Noooooo! Unacceptable! RamJam brings her up and does something completely surprising, which is the following speech: "Listen. You have done phenomenally well and I am going to do something now that I've never done before. I am personally going to send you to culinary school because you have an exceptional amount of talent. And when you've done that I want you to come back here and win it hands down. Because there's something quite amazing about you. I am very proud of you."
The moment we've dreaded...
Aw, RamJam, you are bringing tears to my eyes. That is the sweetest thing I've ever seen on this show. Chef Ramsay has a heart! And he's putting it to good use! We're with you, Julia! We'll be waiting for you to come back and blow us all away. You go, girl! Now there is a montage of all of Julia's accomplishments this season and she is always so sweet and positive, even when things are tough. It's such a shame that she has to go - especially when you compare her behavior to Rock's which is just gross and embarrassing. I hope she does come back because she has really earned a place as a top chef. I know I'm being sentimental, but I really like Jules and I really hate Rock.
Chef Ramsay congratulates the final three and sends them off to bed. Bonnie reiterates all of our thoughts by once again saying she never thought she'd get this far. Jen says that she has what it takes and now she needs to mold herself into a leader. Rock talks in third person, telling us yet again how perfect, wonderful, and deserving Rock is. Did Honey Gangsta mention that she really dislikes Rock?
These are the options?
So how is Rock going to tick me off next week? Let's see, it looks like the chefs' families make an appearance and then they each get to take a turn running the kitchen à la Chef Ramsay. I'm sure that part will bring my loathing for Rock to the surface if nothing else has by then. Herr Narrator promises that it will be an emotional Hell's Kitchen.
So what do you think? Does Julia have greatness in store? Does Rock have more than just delusions of greatness in store? Who will be the final two???
Thanks for reading!
-Honey Gangsta
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Comments (13)
I like Julia as well, she might not be a fancy cook she has the heart. I think chef Ramsey is great to offer her to culinary school. but why come back for a reality show after that? She should just open up a diner. She can cook good basic food. That's enough to bring in diners. I wish her all the sucess.
1 of 13 | Posted by bambinoitaliano
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Posted on July 26, 2007 3:48 PM
So sweet about Julia, I am very happy for her. :)
Rock is an a-hole hands down. Bonnie should never run a kitchen and Jen is....not really bad or good, just not great. Of the three I think Jen is the best choice, god i can't believe i just said that.
2 of 13 | Posted by PixieGal
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Posted on July 26, 2007 5:14 PM
waaay too funny honey...i think i'm in love with you
3 of 13 | Posted by caught.doin.it
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Posted on July 27, 2007 12:07 AM
Josh, what a waste of space. Every time they come back from elimination he'd be all like "NOW it's on". Damn fool.
Rock is a d1ckhead and I'd hate for him to win but that's who I think WILL win.
Great recap. "Bonnie tries to spell her name" was the best line out of many.
4 of 13 | Posted by LaSexorcisto
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Posted on July 27, 2007 5:38 AM
I hate to see Julia go but Chef is right about her talent. She will do great once she acquires more culinary skills. It was great to see his softer side with her.
Josh. What a useless cook. I can't believe this idiot was precooking the spaghetti. And this guy works in the industry?!? How many times have they cooked rissoto this season? Like a gazillion times and this clown still undercooks it! He belongs behind the dishwasher not a stove.
Rock. Good talent with horrible social skills. He'd be best running a hot dog stand by himself.
Jen. The best option for Chef. Talent is OK but she is able to get along with her peers. Her presence and demeanor is not like Julia's (at her best performances.)
Bonnie. Lucky she has come this far. Unless she is bonking Chef, she doesn't have a chance.
5 of 13 | Posted by milostea
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Posted on July 27, 2007 7:10 AM
Thinking of the top 3, I think Rock is going to win, frankly because I (nor the rest of humanity) will ever be able to forget that Jen pulled that spaghetti out of the trash and was going to serve it. What Executive Chef tries to serve garbage? If they do some sort of recap of their performance on Hell's Kitchen from beginning to end, that is just going to stand out like a sore thumb.
Bonnie just doesn't have enough experience working in a restaurant environment, so I don't think she'll be able to pull it out.
I shed a tear for Julia. I really wanted her to win the whole damn thing. But I hope she'll be back after completing her schooling. I heart her.
6 of 13 | Posted by Krizzatch
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Posted on July 27, 2007 8:34 AM
How come wonderful Julia got the axe? Didn't she get immunity or something from winning the first challenge?
I call SHENANIGANS!
HG, your screencaps etc had me giggling so much I was wiping away tears. Especially the stuff about how stupid Josh is (having to take the bus bc he thought his car was "done for" -- too funny!
I'll bet Josh thought he'd be able to keep the black-trimmed chef's jacket as a souvenir -- denied!
Also, I haven't heard or read the phrase 'goody gumdrops' for ever such a long time.
HEART!
7 of 13 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates!
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Posted on July 27, 2007 1:22 PM
Your funniest Hell's Kitchen recap by far. I especially liked the caption under the Hell's Kitchen logo on the lockers; I was laughing for about five minutes after that.
Anywayz, I'm disappointed that this is our final three; Bonnie is obviously not competent or consistent enough to run her own restaurant, Rock is, like you said, a complete asshole and Jen's horrible lopsided face and bird's nest hair will scare away any customers. So I guess I'm routing for her.
8 of 13 | Posted by bellewhore
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Posted on July 27, 2007 4:38 PM
Well done, HG!! Great recap. There's the bitchiness that I love with TVGasm!
9 of 13 | Posted by mommyboughtyoupajamas
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Posted on July 27, 2007 6:04 PM
First of all I think this was a great recap...
Julia. The best part of this show. I suck at cooking but if someone from Waffle House can make it on a cooking reality show then so can I.
Rock. The only reason I like him is because he keeps referring to himself as the "Rock," which always meakes me laugh because he is an idiot.
Bonnie. I do not like her because she kept putting Julia down for not knowing the product, yet she is a Nannie which apparently means she is a cooking God.
Jen. Do not really have a feel for her, but since I think it will be between her and Rock I root for her.
10 of 13 | Posted by johncon966
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Posted on July 27, 2007 11:46 PM
Ugh.. I think Rock is going to win as well.. specially out of those 3.
I think the only people that ever had a chance of winning were him, Jen and Julia.. and well.. Julia is now gone.
I hope Jen wins but well.... who knows.
Rock is such an immature asshole though.
Seriously, who the hell acts like that?? I just want someone to smack the crap out of him and jap him in the leg with a fork.
What a loser.
11 of 13 | Posted by Shollia
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Posted on July 28, 2007 1:36 AM
Bonnie should have went home a long time ago. Like another poster said, she was so quick to dismiss Julia for her lack of cooking expertise, but didn't she say that she was a nanny who only cooked for three people? I never would have thought she would have made it this far. It comes to show you, a "pretty" face and an empty head goes a long way on reality TV.
If I were to choose the lesser of the three evils, it would have to be rock. Sure he's an ass, but would you honestly go to Jen's restarurant knowing the bitch would serve you stuff out of the trash?
12 of 13 | Posted by mommyboughtyoupajamas
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Posted on July 28, 2007 9:34 AM
Great recap. I just discovered this entire site and have been catching up on all the reality shows I've missed over the years.
HG your recap on RamJam going off and kicking Josh out had me ROFLMAO and subsequently searching for the video clip online. Found it! Thanks, TVGasm & Honey Gangsta!
13 of 13 | Posted by Chips.N.Whips | Posted on October 30, 2008 2:11 PM