Hell's Kitchen Season 8 Where Are They Now?

Hell's Kitchen Season 8 aired September 22 to December 15, 2010.

It aired on Fox Network and there were 16 contestants.

The prize for the winner was Head Chef position at the JW Marriott Hotel at L.A and to be spokesperson for Rosemount Estate Wines.

In this Hell's Kitchen Season 8, Gordon Ramsay was judge and James Lukanik was the Maître d'.

Andi van Willigan was sous chef for the red team and Scott Leibfried was sous chef for the blue team.

Find out what the Hell's Kitchen Season 8 contestants did next after appearing on season 8 Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay. Hell's Kitchen Season 8 where are they now?

Antonia Boregman was a Line Cook from Chicago, Illinois.

She left in episode 1 after suffering from a migraine and collapsing before being rushed to hospital.

After Hell's Kitchen, Antonia recovered.

She moved into selling soft furnishings and fabrics.

Antonia has a GoFundMe, please consider donating.

She currently has an etsy shop.

Boris Poleschuk was a Catering Chef from Manalapan, New Jersey.

He was eliminated in episode 8 due to the inconsistency of his performace.

After Hell's Kitchen, Boris became Executive Chef at The Loft Steakhouse in Brooklyn, New York.

There are excellent reviews on the food.

Emily Kutchins was an Executive Chef in a Nursing Home from Chicago, Illinois.

She was eliminated in episode 5 due to her lack of effort shown so far and also her lack of passion in her food.

After Hell's Kitchen, Emily returned to the kitchen.

She became Director of Catering at Foodstuffs.

Emily is a food blogger and food content creator.

She ran her own catering and consulting business Leaf Kitchens.

Emily is currently Director of Dining Services at Montclair Senior Living.

Gail Novenario was an Executive Chef from Wantagh, New York.

She was eliminated in episode 12 due to her inconsistent performances that had worsened in the past three services.

Gordon was disappointed in her as he felt she could have gone much further in the competition.

After Hell's Kitchen, Gail worked at Rural Society in DC.

She is currently Chef De Cuisine at Constellation Culinary Group.

Jillian Flathers was a Sous Chef from Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

She was eliminated in episode 14 as Gordon felt that other contestants were stronger.

He allowed her to keep her jacket and praised her determination and passion for cooking.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jillian returned to the kitchen at Plaza Grill.

She briefly worked at Freddy's Steak house before resigning.

Jillian intended to open her own restaurant.

She was a Private Chef and restaurant consultant.

Jillian is currently Dietary/ Environmental services manager at Pagosa Springs Medical Center.

Lewis Curtis was an Executive Chef from Beebe, Arkansas.

He was eliminated in episode 2 after he struggled on sushi leading to the failure of the team.

After Hell's Kitchen, Lewis returned to Lulav.

He has cooked at various cookery events and offered Farm to Table dining.

Lewis launched catering company Kingdom Catering PLC.

Lisa LaFranca was Corporate Food Director from Brooklyn, New York.

She was eliminated in episode 1 as she was in over her head and had a terrible performance on the fish station.

After Hell's Kitchen, Lisa returned to the Corporate world as a Food and Beverage Director.

Louis Repucci was a Chef at a Childrens Camp from Diamond Bar, California.

He was eliminated in episode 4 as he had performed the worst during the evening service.

After Hell's Kitchen, Louis became an Executive Chef at Boulder Creek Brewery before moving into management.

He moved in and out of the kitchen between 2013 and 2018.

Louis is currently an Independent Consultant and Training Specialist at San Manuel Casino.

Melissa Doney was an Executive Sous Chef from Albany, New York.

She was eliminated in episode 6 due to making too many simple mistakes and her declining performances.

After Hell's Kitchen, Melissa returned to her previous role at Fort William Henry Resort.

She became a Culinary Instructor and Area Chef for a Supermarket chain.

Melissa is currently Executive Chef at Browns Brewing Company.

Nona Sivley was a Sous Chef from Atlanta, Georgia.

She was the Hell's Kitchen season 8 winner due to her impressive improvement during the series and her passion for cooking.

After Hell's Kitchen, Nona took up the Head Chef position at LA Market, with her winning menu being add to the restaurant menu.

She left after three years to help her mentor Kerry Simon open his first restaurant Pork & Beans.

Nona was let go from the business as she didn't fit in.

After the restaurant opened she started her own catering business called Sizzling Peach.

Nona later opened a restaurant called The Local Peach.

She is now Nona Johnson.

Raj Brandston was a Personal Chef from Queens, New York.

He was eliminated in episode 3 due to his poor performances and failure to get along with his team.

After Hell's Kitchen, Raj returned to his career as a personal chef.

Raj has been named the worst chef to appear on Hell's Kitchen.

He has somewhat of an online fan club.

Rob McCue was a Chef for a Law Firm from Brooklyn, New York.

He was eliminated in episode 9 for his consistently poor performances.

Gordon felt he had kept him in the show too long.

After Hell's Kitchen, Rob appeared on Bravo TV show Chef Roble and Co.

He now runs gastropub The Fat Monk in NYC.

Rob makes ice cream with his company Granny's Ice cream.

They appear to have rebranded and are now Ice Cream Social.

Russell Kook was a Sous Chef from Madison, Wisconsin.

He was Hell's Kitchen season 8 runner up.

Russell didn't take his defeat with grace instead blaming his team for losing.

After Hell's Kitchen, Russell appeared on Iron Chef.

He ran kitchens at The Florentine, Chicago Cut Steakhouse, 8UP and Concetrics.

Russell became Executive Chef at Hugo's Frog Bar and later Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.

He also helped open a number of successful restaurants.

Russell is currently Executive Chef at The Bellevue Chicago.

Sabrina Brimhall was a Prep Cook from San Diego, California.

She was eliminated in episode 11 due to her immaturity and her inconsistent performances.

Gordon recognised that she had a big heart.

After Hell's Kitchen, Sabrina worked at Spagos and at the Barona Resort.

She quit cooking after the death of her father.

Instead, she did voluntary work in the food community.

Trevor McGrath was a Line Cook from Chicago, Illinois.

He was eliminated in episode 14 but was praised by Gordon for his determination.

After Hell's Kitchen, Trevor worked in television for CNBC.

He worked as a consultant for Food Network, appearing on Cutthroat Kitchen.

Trevor returned for season 18.

Vinny Accardi was a Line Cook from Queens, New York.

He was eliminated in episode 10 due to his deteriorating performances.

After Hell's Kitchen, Vinny opened his own restaurant Room 55 in Glendale, New York.

It had excellent reviews prior to it's closure in January 2018.

Vinny is currently Executive Chef at Tam O'Shanter Country Club.

He is also a Private Chef.

Click for more Hell's Kitchen Contestants

Seasons

1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9 |  10 

11 |  12  |  13  |  14  |  15  |  16  |  17  |  18 |  19

20  |  21 |   22 |   23 

Hell's Kitchen Winners