: It became an incredibly popular staple of the show. Gordon Ramsay continued to use this specific format in almost every subsequent season to test the executive leadership and plating speed of the final black jacket contestants. 💡 Other Notable Season 9 Records & Facts
: Contestant Jason Zepaltas had to leave in an ambulance due to breathing issues before the very first dinner service. He holds the record for the fastest exit in the show's history but famously returned in Season 12 to finish as the runner-up. Season 9 | Hell's Kitchen Wiki | Fandom Hells Kitchen US - Season 9
: This special dinner service requires the remaining chefs to act as individual course leaders for a room full of VIPs and charity representatives. : It became an incredibly popular staple of the show