There's No Room For Politeness in 'Hell's Kitchen'

BuddyTV - USA - Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has gained much notoriety for his callous treatment of participants in the reality series, Hell’s Kitchen.  Since the show’s debut in 2005, viewers have born witness to Ramsay’s explosive temper and often expletive-laden criticism.  In his defense, the Scotland-born chef told TVGuide that when things aren’t going so well in the kitchen, there are only two ways to handle it: his way or “the soft way.”

"To me, it's far better to reprimand the cook and say, 'Wake up and get it or you'll be flipping… burgers for a… living!' I mean, can you imagine being polite in such a setting?” Gordon Ramsay said.

Aside from Hell’s Kitchen, the 40-year-old chef can also be seen in the American version of the British reality series, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.  The show, which is set to premiere on September 13 on FOX, will feature Ramsay traveling across America in order to help restaurants in crisis.  However, he pointed out that his behavior on Kitchen Nightmares will not differ so much from what viewers see on Hell’s Kitchen.