Fox has revealed the identities of the 18 culinary contestants competing on the fourteenth season of Hell's Kitchen, which premieres with a one-hour episode on Tuesday, March 3 at 8PM ET/PT.
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The new season of the culinary reality competition will continue to follow Chef Gordon Ramsay as he judges aspiring chefs who will compete to ultimately land a head chef position at one of his restaurants valued at $250,000.
Similar to last season, the 18 aspiring chefs will split up into two teams -- the Red Team will be comprised of all the women and the Blue Team will feature the men -- and present their signature dishes before Ramsay and a live audience in Hollywood during the premiere episode's first hour. The chefs will then struggle through their first dinner service, and one team will be so disappointing that Ramsay kicks them out of the kitchen.
During Hell's Kitchen's fourteenth season, the chefs will compete in grueling challenges such as fishing for crabs, serving a speed lunch for motorcyclists, preparing dishes for a high school homecoming, and cooking for a charity night with Fran Drescher from The Nanny.
The following stars will be present at the season's dinner services: Actor William Shatner, the cast of Workaholics, actor John Ratzenberger, actress Tamara Taylor, actor and former Dancing with the Stars contestant Jaleel White, actress Tatum O'Neal, actor Fred Willard, American Idol fifth-season winner Taylor Hicks, actor Robert Englund, actress Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, musician Lisa Loeb and Chef Wolfgang Puck.
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In the end, two chefs will square off for the title and coveted job position.
Hell's Kitchen is produced by ITV Studios America in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions. Ramsay, Arthur Smith and Kent Weed serve as executive producers.
The nine Red Team members who will be competing on Hell's Kitchen's 14th season are:
- Sarah Baumert, a 27-year-old chef instructor from Dallas, TX
Signature Dish: Purple Peruvian Potato Puree with Sauteed Asparagus, Seared Filet Mignon and Portabella Mushroom Red Wine Reduction
- Monique Booker, a 23-year-old line cook from Lynn, MA
Signature Dish: Moe's Pasta
- Meghan Gill, a 28-year-old executive chef from Roanoke, VA
Signature Dish: Pan Seared Rainbow Trout / Sauteed Morel Mushrooms, Blistered Corn, Pencil Asparagus, Sweet Onion Emulsion
- T Gregoire, a 31-year-old line cook from Atlanta, GA
Signature Dish: Coffee-Crusted Flank Steak, Parsnip Puree and Wilted Spinach
- Christine Hazel, a 30-year-old banquet chef from Philadelphia, PA
Signature Dish: Seared Scallop with Braised Pork Belly, Polenta Cake, Poached Quail Egg and Pesto
- Mieka Houser, a 25-year-old sous chef from Olney, MD
Signature Dish: Shrimp Cake With Peach Salsa, Asparagus and Remoulade
- Alison Rivera, a 27-year-old sous chef from New York, NY
Signature Dish: Pan-Seared Red Snapper, Shaved Fennel Citrus Salad, Blood Orange Beurre Blanc
- Chrissa Schmerler, a 34-year-old food truck chef and owner from Bellmore, NY
Signature Dish: Ginger Cookie Chicken with 5-Spice Sweet Mashed Potatoes
- Michelle Tribble, a 22-year-old line cook from Dallas, TX
Signature Dish: Huevos Rancheros
The nine Blue Team members who will be competing on Hell's Kitchen's 14th season are:
- Randy Bell, a 45-year-old line cook from Nashville, TN
Signature Dish: Raspberry Bourbon Barbeque Salmon
- Michael Dussault, a 38-year-old senior center chef from Hartford, CT
Signature Dish: Herb-Roasted Statler Breast of Chicken, Buttermilk Mashed Potato, Sauteed Asparagus, Sundried Cranberry Puree, Pan Au Jus
- Bret Hauser, a 30-year-old sous chef from Delray Beach, FL
Signature Dish: Bone in Veal Chop Saltimbocca
- Adam Livow, a 31-year-old amusement park chef from Freehold, NJ
Signature Dish: New Zealand Lamb Chops with a Balsamic Fig Reduction
- Milly Medley, a 33-year-old executive chef from Philadelphia, PA
Signature Dish: Seafood Mac and Cheese with Citrus Panko Topping
- Brendan Pelley, a 34-year-old executive chef from Bedford, MA
Signature Dish: Tempura Soft-shell Crab, Yuzu Aioli, Quick Pickles, Ginger Garlic Sauce
- Nick Peters, a 25-year-old private chef from Stoneham, MA
Signature Dish: Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Grilled Peaches, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Gorgonzola Dolce and Black Pepper Sherry Gastrique
- Cameron Spagnolo, a 33-year-old banquet chef from Jersey City, NJ
Signature Dish: Coriander-Rubbed Rack of Lamb, Carrot Puree, Roast Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Yogurt
- Josh Trovato, a 24-year-old Chef de Cuisine from Brooklyn, NY
Signature Dish: Seared Scallops with Mango Pineapple Salsa and a Fennel Apple Pancetta Slaw with a Honey Mustard Bacon Vinaigrette
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