Ep 8. Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle, the eighth episode of season 17 of Hell's Kitchen, sees the contestants face another grueling challenge that tests their culinary skills and teamwork. In this episode, Chef Gordon Ramsay sets the stage for an intense jungle-themed challenge, where he asks the teams to prepare dishes on open flame grills for a group of guests who are celebrating a birthday.

The two teams, the red team, and the blue team, prepare for the challenge, but tensions run high as they realize that they have to hunt and gather their own ingredients from the jungle. The contestants are given a machete and a basket, and they head into a nearby jungle where they scour for fruits, vegetables and other ingredients.

As the teams gather ingredients, they encounter various challenges that make their task even more difficult. They have to contend with dangerous wildlife, treacherous terrain, and unpredictable weather conditions. The chefs have to work quickly to avoid getting bitten by snakes or insects or getting caught in a storm.

Back at the kitchen, the contestants start preparing the dishes, but the heat from the open-wood fire grills proves to be a real challenge. With the clock ticking and the pressure mounting, the chefs battle it out to see who can get their dishes out on time and meet Ramsey's high standards.

The red team and blue team must work together to create a menu that includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts, but they struggle to coordinate and communicate effectively. The challenge puts their teamwork to the test as they face Ramsay's harsh critiques.

As the guests arrive, the pressure is on for the contestants to deliver their best dishes. The guests are the first to taste the food, and they provide feedback on the taste, presentation, and creativity of each dish. Ramsay evaluates the dishes himself and declares a winning team and a losing team.

At the end of the episode, the losing team must face an elimination round, where one of the chefs will be sent home. Ramsay reveals the dish that caused the most number of problems and announces which chef will be leaving the kitchen.

Welcome to the Jungle is another exciting episode of Hell's Kitchen, where chefs push themselves to their limits and strive to be the best. The challenges are intense and demanding, but the chefs reveal their true culinary skills as they battle it out to remain in the competition.