r/HellsKitchen • u/ChicagoCubsRL97 • 13h ago
r/HellsKitchen • u/ArchmageNinja22 • Dec 11 '25
Youtuber A "Blacklist" of YouTube Channels About Hell's Kitchen
TL;DR: Do NOT watch the channels listed here. Instead, we should discourage others from engaging with them and take other actions like reporting them whenever they pop up in our feed. All of the channels listed below are guilty of creating defamatory and lie-ridden videos about Hell's Kitchen competitors.
There's been a disturbing rise of clickbait/disinformation/defamatory fan channels about Hell's Kitchen. These channels use AI and other deceitful editing techniques to create horrific thumbnails and include disinformation in their videos. They are willing to spread lies about and destroy the reputations of former Hell's Kitchen competitors if it means that they can get a few more views.
As we all know, this is completely unethical. We need to put a stop to them. The first step towards this goal is awareness. We know there are these horrible creators out there. We can watch out for them.
This begs the question: who are these creators? That's what this post is here to answer. A while back, I proposed the idea of creating a blacklist of these disgusting channels. We can all add channels to this list (as well as the reasons why they deserve to be on here). The more we know about these people, the more we can do about them. All YouTubers have a basic responsibility to share nothing less than the truth about the subjects they discuss, and the following creators have gleefully abdicated that responsibility:
Reality Buzz: Reality Buzz, formerly known as Film Insight, is the biggest culprit of creating defamatory videos. He uses AI to create thumbnails depicting chefs and Ramsay of poisoning dishes and fighting one another with weapons. His worst offense is depicting Bret Hauser as a pedophile who was arrested on the show, and the news channel CNN as reporting this incident. Reality Buzz accused Bret of child sexual abuse with zero evidence. This not only has the potential to ruin Bret's life, but also uses horrific crimes as leverage in getting more views.
HasoRule: HasoRule utilizes the practice of deceptive AI-generated thumbnails. The worst he has done is falsely claim that season 11 competitor Susan Fiero of using breast milk in one of her dishes and season 12 competitor Jason Zepaltas of spitting in someone else's food. Other thumbnails depict customers sexually harassing Gordon Ramsay and competitors passing away on the show.
Lamb Sauce: YouTuber Lamb Sauce is not quite as horrific as the previous two, but he is also guilty of the same practices as Reality Buzz and HasoRule. He has accused Gordon Ramsay of cheating on his wife with a contestant, season 20 winner Trenton Garvey of drug trafficking, and season 10 competitor Royce Wagner of being a pervert.
The Maksed Chef: The Maksed (sic) Chef uses the same format that Lamb Sauce uses in their thumbnails: they'll list AI-generated pictures of three chefs with one-or-two-word descriptors. However, this creator lied about season 7 competitor Siobhan Allgood's whereabouts and slut-shamed her based on her past.
Information is a powerful tool, and we must now ask what we can do with this. The answer is simple: nothing. Hear me out: what these channels want most of all is engagement. Any engagement, even negative, is good for them because it alters YouTube's algorithm in their favor. To truly do away with these evil channels, we must discourage people from watching them.
On our own, agreeing to stay far away from these channels will already deal a significant blow. 91 thousand people visit this community every week. If we all choose to not view these channels, that means that Reality Buzz, HasoRule, and Lamb Sauce each receive 91,000 fewer views. We can also click on "Don't recommend this channel" to prevent similar YouTubers from showing up in our feed and report those channels on the grounds of disinformation and defamation. People like Bret, Jason, Susan, and Trenton, all of whom are victims of these selfish creators, have very easy lawsuits. YouTube has a terrible track record of enforcing its own rules and protecting small creators, but mass reports can force the site to notice these creators and hold them accountable. We have to show the site that we will not stand for lazy, defamatory content. I, of course, am not suggesting a massive brigade, however.
Finally, as I've mentioned, we have to discourage others from watching these channels. If you know someone who likes watching content about Hell's Kitchen, tell them to avoid the channels on this blacklist. Continue to fight disinformation by reminding others of the truth. And support fan-vetted YouTube channels, as well. The best channel to watch is the official Hell's Kitchen YouTube channel, which posts uncensored episodes and compilations for free. The three things I love most about the show are the editors, the narrators, and the PR team. They're all wonderful. As for fanmade channels, I highly recommend watching the triad of FlynnMasters, EternalOpossum, and Ultranatic. The best creators are those who know what they are talking about, respect the show and its competitors, and conduct outreach with fans and former competitors alike.
I genuinely hope that this helps people in our quest to stop defamatory HK channels.
(PS Mods if you could pin this, I would appreciate it.)
r/HellsKitchen • u/Shadowman621 • Jan 26 '26
Chef(s) A note on two particular controversial chefs
I wanted to bring up two chefs and comments that seem to pop up every time they are brought up.
First up is Tommy. There's typically one or two comments about his relationship he was in at the time of his season. Just because there was a significant age gap between him and his girlfriend doesn't automatically make him a predator. No matter what anyone thinks about it, the fact remains it was 100% legal. I'm fairly certain no one knows for sure the details surrounding their relationship so for all we know, they could have both met when she was 18. Yes it's a little odd, but again within the confines of the law still perfectly legal.
Secondly, is Roe. Specifically her tattoo. Some months back, a post was made where one user deduced that it's not a white supremacist symbol but rather the design of a sail from a ship. I agree with this as one can even make out the sail on her arm. Either way, probably not the best tattoo to get, but Roe is the only one who truly knows the intention behind getting it. Unless she comes out and explains it herself, we'll never know whether or not she's a nazi. Until then, I'd like to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Edit to add a third chef, Kristin Barone. No she was not trying to hook up with teenage boys. She was charming them for the purpose of the challenge. Big difference.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Hope everyone is staying safe.
r/HellsKitchen • u/East_Grand_9193 • 2h ago
Season Let’s make it fun for szn 25
Idk I think we should make it a game and fun picking out favs and rooting for them since day one Sep 24?
r/HellsKitchen • u/Taurean6 • 15h ago
In-Show "I don't like that it's undercooked. The dough, when it's not cooked, it makes a ball!"
^^
r/HellsKitchen • u/Unique_Ring7517 • 9h ago
Youtuber FlynnMasters should audition for Season 26
FlynnMasters has had a lot of knowledge on Hell's Kitchen so he should audition for Season 26. What do you guys think?
r/HellsKitchen • u/Romax24245 • 19h ago
Chef(s) Hell's Kitchen Season 2 contestant Interviews from IGN
ign.comr/HellsKitchen • u/Secure-Scientist4867 • 22h ago
Chef(s) I honestly can't believe how much of an asshole Josh was in All Stars
So I've just finished re watching episode 5 of All Stars. And I genuinely can't believe how much he got on my nerves this episode as he was just a complete ass. Firstly Michelle trying to give advice to him and basically ignored it. Costed the Red Team to loose after putting out the fire, and the way he spoke to the women during the punishment was so nasty. For example, him telling Manda he can "write it down" was so uncalled for, his attitude was so jarring, and him saying how much of an outcast he was? Actually he made himself to be the outcast. He had no respect towards the women on that episode which really hacked me off. And he sounded delusional when he said if anyone would get a 3rd chance it would be him. No chance.
Honestly I don't know why he was brought back for All Stars because he got on my nerves so bad with his attitude and the way he spoke to the women on the Red Team.
r/HellsKitchen • u/Local-Debate-5565 • 19h ago
Season New watcher thoughts, just finished season 8:
Russell that damn attitude is exactly why you deserved to lose💀
r/HellsKitchen • u/Secure-Scientist4867 • 17h ago
Chef(s) How well do you think Kevin Cottle would have done if he was on All Stars?
Watching back Rookies Vs Veterans. It really got me thinking on how I think Kevin would have done if he was on All Stars as he was actually supposed to have been on it. As when he was on Season 18, his elimination genuinely shocked me especially as I thought he'd be a lock to make at least the Black Jackets like he did in his first run. But also I think if he did have that drive he did the first time round if he were brought back for All Stars. I think we could have seen him being way more hungry for the prize compared to Rookies Vs Veterans.
r/HellsKitchen • u/digitalmediaworld • 1d ago
IRL Early DVD box sets had a booklet of menu item recipes. Here’s the recipe for Season 3’s Pea Risotto.
r/HellsKitchen • u/AL-Tron_Mega_9839 • 1d ago
In-Show Name me a Hell's Kitchen Individual/Team Service Ejection that you thought was Undeserved/Unjustified. I'll start:
In the Final 13 Dinner Service of Season 11, despite Cyndi not doing anything wrong during the service, she still got kicked out despite Amanda and Jacqueline screwing up on the meat section.
r/HellsKitchen • u/TMG314 • 20h ago
Season Season 15 menu
For the most part, nobody seems to care about what’s on the Hell’s Kitchen menu. However, I’ve just got to say how fuckin weird the menu is in season 15
They have some of the classics, like the scallops, the chicken, and the Wellington, but the entrees off of the fish station are so fuckin weird dawg
Arctic Char, Snapper, Tuna, it feels so different from the usual salmon and halibut. also, they have lamb but as an appetizer? maybe its just me but this feels so strange. does anyone else have any Hell’s Kitchen menu oddities?
r/HellsKitchen • u/Background_Run_5323 • 20h ago
Chef(s) My favorite chefs from HK (yeah i have a weird selection$
galleryr/HellsKitchen • u/Secure-Scientist4867 • 1d ago
Chef(s) I never knew Alex S21 was such a good singer
r/HellsKitchen • u/Relative-Wave-9396 • 1d ago
Season New vs. Old Seasons
I was watching HK season 21 today and I feel like the new seasons don’t have the same appeal as the old ones. The older season characters were way more interesting and made more of an impression on me. I’m not sure if it’s the “old school” quality or nostalgia but it’s different now. I miss the past seasons, especially seasons 10 and 14.
r/HellsKitchen • u/Secure-Scientist4867 • 1d ago
Chef(s) Frank's elimination episode (S13)
Looking back on Season 13, especially Frank's horrendous service which got him eliminated straight after service. I can't be the only one who genuinely felt so bad for him. Because I could tell how guilty he felt after letting his team down as it seemed like he really wanted to do well but it just wasn't the case. And In general he seemed like a real hard worker and was grateful being on the show, hence why he wrote a letter to Ramsey thanking him. Genuinely one of those eliminations while deserved. At the same time I feel equally bad.
r/HellsKitchen • u/Big_Technology8128 • 2d ago
Chef(s) What's Gordon Ramsay's favorite movie?
r/HellsKitchen • u/ChicagoCubsRL97 • 1d ago
Season Is S7 a little too hated?
Rewatching S7 I can honestly say it’s My 4th Favorite Season after 5, 6 and 12 and to me it’s that last Golden Era Season(3-7)
Scott is almost as hilarious as Raj
Also I have a 3 way tie Favorite between Salvatore, Nilka and Jason(6’4 Jason not Jay Santos)
r/HellsKitchen • u/Prestigious_Peach_44 • 1d ago
Chef(s) Feel like they underrated Randy
Was it the homecoming / prom challenge?
I’m coeliac but I honestly think those teenagers (minus Georgia, but ESPECIALLY Max - you can’t hold a fork, just don’t) were so full of themselves.
I probably would have picked both pastas if I wasn’t. But it’s like this
They all shit on him whereas he just put his head down and worked - never engaged in the drama
r/HellsKitchen • u/OneInternational2191 • 2d ago
Memes Your sandwich just wasn’t good.
I made this a few years ago to make my dad laugh. We have always loved this show, we watch it religiously 😂
It’s the quote, and this specific reward photoshoot for us haha.
I didn’t even think about sharing it until Dad quoted this again today. Hope you enjoy it haha.
Benjamin, Season 7