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Season 21 of ' Hell' s Kitchen' Will Pit 40-Somethings Against 20-Somethings
By Allison DeGrusheSep. 29 2022, Published 3:29 p.m. ET After what feels like forever, Gordon Ramsay is finally bringing us back to Hell's Kitchen. The long-awaited Season 21 premiere kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 29, and we couldn't be more excited to meet the 18 talented cheftestants looking to win the life-changing grand prize, which includes: a head chef position; a $250,000 cash prize; and being named the winner of Hell's Kitchen.Article continues below advertisement Typically, the season starts off by dividing the chefs by gender; however, Season 21 will be much different. Instead, the chefs will be divided by age, with a group of well-seasoned 40-somethings battling against fresh up-and-coming 20-somethings. On that note, let's meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen: Battle of the Ages. Let s meet the 40-Somethings first
Article continues below advertisement Alex Belew
Source: Fox Alex is a 40-year-old former restaurant owner turned executive chef from Murfreesboro, Tenn. According to the Richlynn Group, Alex is an award-winning chef; he's won various culinary competitions, including the 2014 KC steak cook-off and the 2018 Charity Chopped in the 'Boro fundraising contest. His first restaurant, Dallas & Jane, received acclaim and earned the title "Best Restaurant in Rutherford County" by Eater Nashville and the local Firefly Awards.Article continues below advertisement Tara Ciannella
Source: Fox Tara is a 41-year-old private chef and caterer from Congers, N.Y. Regarding the reality competition series, Tara told the Rockland County Times that she was "pushed harder than [she's] ever been pushed." She added the experience was "terrifying at the beginning but so surreal."Article continues below advertisement Nicole Gomez
Source: Fox Nicole is a 46-year-old private chef from Los Angeles.Article continues below advertisement Zeus Gordiany
Zeus is a 48-year-old executive chef from Milford, Del.Article continues below advertisement Mindy Livengood
Source: Fox Mindy is a 42-year-old caterer from Liberty Township, Ohio.Article continues below advertisement O' Shay Lolley
Source: Fox O'Shay is a 44-year-old executive from New Castle, Del.Article continues below advertisement Abe Sanchez
Source: Fox Abe is a 41-year-old executive chef from Crosby, Texas.Article continues below advertisement Charlene Sherman
Source: Fox Charlene is a 40-year-old private chef from Worland, Wyo.Article continues below advertisement Billy Trudsoe
Source: Fox Billy is a 40-year-old head chef from Melbourne, Fla. Ahead of the Season 21 premiere, Billy spoke with Florida Today and said viewers are in for one heck of a season. He added, "It's awesome to be able to have your idol taste your food, shake your hand and bust your chops ... Even though Gordon lit me up, I can say I got lit up by chef Ramsay."Article continues below advertisement Now let s meet the 20-Somethings
Article continues below advertisement Brett Binninger-Schwartz
Source: Fox Brett Binninger-Schwartz is a 24-year-old executive chef from Dublin, Ohio.Article continues below advertisement Vlad Briantsev
Source: Fox Vlad Briantsev is a 26-year-old sous chef and podcaster from Chicago.Article continues below advertisement Ileana D' Silva
Source: Fox Ileana D'Silva is a 23-year-old sous chef from Gloucester, Va. She works at Casa Pearl in Williamsburg, Va., and, according to the restaurant's official website, Ileana "loves a challenge, an opportunity to learn, and an excuse to play with her food."Article continues below advertisement Dafne Mejia
Dafne Mejia is a 29-year-old executive chef from Los Angeles.Article continues below advertisement Alejandro Najar
Source: Fox Alejandro Najar is a 28-year-old head chef from Barberton, Ohio.Article continues below advertisement Cheyenne Nichols
Source: Fox Cheyenne Nichols is a 21-year-old chef from Louisville, Ky.Article continues below advertisement Alyssa Osinga
Source: Fox Alyssa Osinga is a 23-year-old line cook from Chicago.Article continues below advertisement Sommer Sellers
Source: Fox Sommer Sellers is a 23-year-old lead line cook from Brooklyn, N.Y.Article continues below advertisement Sakari Smithwick
Source: Fox Sakari Smithwick is a 27-year-old pop up chef and restaurant owner from Amityville, N.Y. He recently sat down with his alma mater, SUNY Delhi, and spoke about his time on the reality series. Sakari revealed that the competition was "an incredible experience," adding, "I’ve always been a big fan of Gordon Ramsey, and when the show reached out, I was excited to participate... It was challenging and life-changing, and I’ll never forget it." Hell's Kitchen: Battle of the Ages premieres Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at 8 p.m. EST on Fox.AdvertisementMore from Distractify If You Reach the Black Jacket Stage on ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ Then It’s Getting Real The Process to Eat at the 'Hell's Kitchen' Restaurant During the Show's Filming Is Grueling The Secrets Behind Hell's Kitchen in All Its Filth and Glamour Latest Hell's Kitchen News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.