Hell's Kitchen Season 17 Where Are They Now?

Hell's Kitchen Season 17 was an All Stars season that aired September 29 2017 to February 02 2018.

It aired on Fox Network and there were 16 contestants.

The prize for the winner was a head chef position at Hell's Kitchen Restaurant at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this season, Gordon Ramsay was judge, Marino Monferrato was Maître d'.

Christina Wilson was sous chef for the red team and James Jocky Petrie was sous chef for the blue team.

Find out what the Hell's Kitchen season 17 contestants did next after appearing on Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay.

Amanda Manda Palomino was from Atlantic City, New Jersey.

She competed in season 15, where she finished in 5th place.

Amanda was eliminated in episode 8 after she cooked raw pork and was not ready to lead a kitchen.

After Hell's Kitchen, Manda returned to her position as manager of CupKing Cafe.

She later moved into virtual chef services, posting cookery demonstrations online.

Amanda took part in Reality Rally 2018, a charity cookery event.

She was a Chopped Champion in 2024.

Amanda is a Chef Instructor at Kitchens for Good.

Ashley Nickell was from Orlando, Florida.

She competed in season 15, where she came in 3rd place.

Ashley was eliminated in episode 3.

She was eliminated after failing to communicate, checking her watch and disappearing for a long break during service.

After Hell's Kitchen, Ashley was cooking at Parkview House in New York.

She offers meal prep and catering with her husband as Elevaated Eatz.

Their services include meal prep and private dinner parties.

Barbie Marshall was from Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

She competed in season 10, where she came in 4th place.

Barbie was eliminated in episode 10 after burning the potatoes.

She also cooked the beef poorly and had arguments with the team back in their dorm.

After Hell's Kitchen, Barbie returned to being a private chef and restaurant consultant.

Ben Walanka was from Overland Park, Kansas.

He competed in season 5, where he came in 4th place.

Ben was eliminated in episode 2 despite being on the winning team as Gordon had concerns with his health problems.

After Hell's Kitchen, Ben returned to his role as Chef de Cuisine at Ameristar Casino in Kansas City.

In 2023, he was Interim Executive Chef at Sunset Ridge Country Club.

Ben is currently a self employed Consulting Executive Chef

Benjamin Knack was from San Antonio, Texas.

He competed in season 7, where he came in 3rd place.

Benjamin was the Hell's Kitchen season 17 runner up in the final.

He was runner up after his team struggled in the finale.

After Hell's Kitchen, Benjamin was Executive Chef at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club.

He later became a private chef.

Dana Cohen was from Emerson, New Jersey.

She competed in season 10, where she finished in 3rd place.

Dana was eliminated in episode 11 after burning the beef wellingtons and serving raw lamb and not being a strong enough leader.

After Hell's Kitchen, Dana returned to her previous roles.

She is a Corporate Marketing Chef at Unilever Food Solutions, personal trainer and personal chef.

Elise Harris was from Newburyport, Massachusetts .

She competed in season 9, where she came in 3rd place.

Elise was eliminated in episode 12 after she left the waste sack in the lobster.

Her freestyle dish was also unfinished.

Gordon allowed her to keep her jacket and encouraged her to stick at it.

After Hell's Kitchen, Elise regularly appears on cookery shows as a TV Chef.

She also appears on fitness sections.

Elise competes in body building competitions.

She is also a Nutrition Expert, Health and Wellness Coach.

Elise started a meal delivery service.

Giovanni Filippone was from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

He competed in season 5, where he came in 6th place.

Giovanni was eliminated in episode 7 after his dish took too long, had too much pasta and not enough sauce.

After Hell's Kitchen, Giovanni was Executive Chef at Vue on 30A at Santa Rosa Beach.

In November 2019, he became Executive Chef at Mama Clemenzas.

In 2023, he opened his first restaurant Fish On Seafood House.

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Jared Bobkin was from Troy, Michigan.

He competed in season 15, where he came in 4th place.

Jared was eliminated in episode 6 after calling for a medic for "cutting himself" when he began to struggle on garnish.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jared was Executive Chef of Local Kitchen and Bar, Bayview Yacht Club and at Bourbons in Brighton.

He was Culinary Director of Flavored Nation.

Jared is also a travelling chef and has done a number of pop up dining experiences.

He is currently Executive Chef at Vive in West Bloomfield.

Jennifer Normant was from Burlington, Massachusetts.

She competed in season 9, where she finished in 5th place.

Jennifer was eliminated in episode 12 after her scallop and shrimp dish failed to stand up against Robyn's.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jennifer returned to her position of Executive Chef at Sea Level Oyster Bar.

She is now Executive Chef at Finz Seafood and Grill.

Josh Trovato was from Los Angeles, California.

He competed in season 14, finishing in 5th place.

Josh was eliminated in episode 5 after he struggled on fish and was removed from the kitchen.

He attempted to re-enter the kitchen before being pulled aside by Gordon, who eliminated him.

After Hell's Kitchen, Josh became a fitness and health guru and is an actor.

He is also a part time bartender and does cookery events.

Michelle Tribble was from New York City.

She competed in season 14, where she came in 3rd place.

Michelle was the Hell's Kitchen season 17 winner based on her performance in the finale and throughout the season.

After Hell's Kitchen, Michelle took up the position of Head Chef at the Caesars Palace Hell’s Kitchen in Las Vegas.

She left in 2020 to work for Gordon Ramsay North America.

Michelle was initially Culinary Development Executive Chef and is now Director of Culinary Development.

She is Sous Chef for the red team in Hell's Kitchen Season 23.

Milly Medley was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He came in 4th place in Hell's Kitchen season 14.

Milly was eliminated in episode 14 due to his lack of confidence and energy.

Gordon felt he had improved since his first appearance and offered for him to work in one of his restaurants.

After Hell's Kitchen, Milly worked at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Atlantic City alongside Meghan Gill.

In 2023, he took over the kitchen at Wilson’s Restaurant & Live Music.

Nick Peters Bond was from Newburyport, Massachusets.

He came 5th place in Hell's Kitchen season 14.

Nick came in a very close third place in Hell's Kitchen after a final cook off challenge was judged by five judges.

After Hell's Kitchen, Nick co-founded and is Executive Chef of catering company Kitchen to Aisle Catering & Events, LLC.

In 2020, he appeared on a Chopped Sweets showdown special.

Robyn Almodovar was from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

She competed in season 10, where she came in 6th place.

Robyn was eliminated in episode 13 after admitting that she had almost left the process and was not ready to lead the kitchen.

Gordon respected her honesty and allowed her to keep her jacket.

After Hell's Kitchen, Robyn returned to her gourmet food truck, Palate Party.

She was co-owner and executive chef at Rumors Bar and Grill in Wilton Manors.

She also does private dining experiences and is a Food Network Judge.

Robyn released her first cook book, Low and Slow Cooking in January 2020.

She was a Chopped Champion.

Robyn is currently Executive Chef at TIMBR Restaurant & Lounge.

Vincent Van Hurd was from South Glastonbury, Connecticut.

He competed in season 6, where he came in 6th place.

Van was eliminated in episode 9 after serving an overcooked salmon dish.

After Hell's Kitchen, Van returned to his position as Executive Chef at Taino Smokehouse.

In January 2020, he became Executive Chef at Riverhouse Catering and Perfectly Prepared.

In 2024, he became Executive Chef at Hartford's Fire by Forg.

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