HELL’S KITCHEN is hotter than ever as Russell Kook II from Chicago, IL, and Nona Sivley from Loganville, GA, go head-to-head in this week’s intense season finale. On Wednesday, Dec. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Chef Gordon Ramsay will announce this season’s winner, who will become a head chef at LA Market at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and will have the opportunity to be the official spokesperson for Rosemount Estate Wines.
“This season was the battle of the underdogs,†said Ramsay. “Russell and Nona are two incredibly talented individuals. It’s going to be a clash of sorts: Nona, the subtle rustic chef, against Russell, the explosive big thinker.â€
Rounding out the most combative season to date, Chef Ramsay challenges the contestants to construct and fine-tune a stunning five-course meal to be judged by the most distinguished figures in the Los Angeles food community, including Tim Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG; Joachim Splichal, Executive Chef of Patina Group; David Myers, Executive Chef and Owner of Sona; David Lefevre, Executive Chef of Water Grill; and Kerry Simon, Executive Chef of LA Market. As they prepare for the most important dinner service of their lives, the final two chefs are assisted by special guests. After weathering tough challenges and Ramsay’s searing critiques all season long, a world of opportunity awaits the winner of HELL’S KITCHEN Season Eight.
The final two chefs are:
| Name: Russell Kook II
Age: 29 Occupation: Sous Chef Currently Resides: Chicago, IL Hometown: Madison, WI |
What It Would Mean to Win HELL’S KITCHEN: “If I won HELL’S KITCHEN, it would be validation that all my hard work played off. The competition was so much fun, and I learned so much about how far I could push myself. I love to travel, so if I win, I’ll definitely take lots of vacations. No matter what happens, this has been a great experience either way.â€
| Name: Nona Sivley
Age: 29 Occupation: Sous Chef Currently Resides: Loganville, GA Hometown: Fort Worth, TX |
What It Would Mean to Win HELL’S KITCHEN: “Winning HELL’S KITCHEN would mean so much to both me and my family. I’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and winning would allow me to do so much. My dream would be to set up a college fund for my son, so he wouldn’t have to worry about coming up with the money for school or end up in debt.â€
HELL’S KITCHEN is produced by ITV Studios America in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions. Arthur Smith and Kent Weed serve as executive producers.
LA Market, created by celebrity chef Kerry Simon, features New American cuisine sourced from organic, sustainable and local sources and is located on the lobby level of the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE. Find out more at www.lalivemarriott.com.
Rosemount’s unwavering commitment to quality has led to the creation of an outstanding range of award-winning wines renowned for their rich and balanced, food-friendly style. Distinctive and complex, Rosemount wines have been lauded around the world by wine lovers, critics and judges alike. Rosemount’s mission is to match soil and climate conditions to create fruit-forward wines that express defining characteristics of Australia’s premier wine growing regions. With a superb range of wines and a celebrated history of international success, it’s little wonder that Rosemount Estate is the “Prestige Wine of Australia.â€