The teams—divided into Men (Blue) and Women (Red)—faced their first challenge: Signature Dishes.
Carrie served sugar in her mashed potatoes, and Jonathon used canned pineapples, which nearly led to his immediate elimination. [S9E1] 18 Chefs Compete
The episode began with 18 aspiring chefs arriving at the Orpheum Theatre, expecting a standing ovation. Instead, they were greeted by an empty room and a reality check from Chef Gordon Ramsay, who announced the grand prize: a in New York City with a $250,000 salary . The teams—divided into Men (Blue) and Women (Red)—faced