Not only do we love the heat, but we can't wait to get back into the kitchen, Hell's Kitchen, that is.
The OG series in FOX's Gordon Ramsay universe returns Thursday with all-new episodes, and we can tell you right now the series still delivers exciting content and is must-watch television after 21 seasons.
Speaking of 21, the season teases a Battle of the Ages with 20-something-year-old chefs competing with 40-something-year-old chefs for the grand prize. And the generation war is as fun and even heartwarming as you can imagine.
TV Fanatic had the opportunity to catch up with Chef Christina Wilson, Hell's Kitchen Season 10 winner, head of the Red team, and VP of culinary for Gordon Ramsay America, to chat about the upcoming season.
Check it out below!
Congratulations, of course, on another year of Hell's Kitchen. You've pretty much been on every season since you won, right?
Yeah. In some capacity. I did 15 and then 17 on, but I always joke that I'm like a barn cat. Gordon fed me once, and I just keep coming back. So, it's good to be home again this season.
I can't even remember a time when you weren't on it now. It feels like you've been on forever.
Yeah, it feels that way to me, too. Trust me.
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Did you ever envision when you were a contestant that you would end up here? You earned and achieved so much more than just that initial grand prize. It's really amazing to see it.
I didn't. I didn't know that this was an option. I think one thing that really helped me is just having a growth mindset. After I hit one goal, I wanted more, and I saw there was more, and then I hit that next goal, "Oh, wait, there's more."
I'm thankful for all the coaches, teachers, my Gram, and people who helped me create that thinking style. But no, I remember the first day vividly walking into Hell's Kitchen Season 10 and going down the hallway, passing season four winner Christina's photo. In my head, I thought, "oh, they'll never let two Christina's win."
So even that first day, I thought I was behind the eight ball already. Thankfully I'm hyper-competitive, so it was a good environment for me to shine. But I never thought this would be it. I'm glad it is, though.
Nothing beats an unexpected win! This is #8 on our countdown to #HellsKitchen Season 21!! 🔥 👏
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