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* Curtis's elimination is heartbreaking. While he was [[TheLoad]] on service that night, he was not only not nominated for elimination, but was put on a station that he knew he was weak on. His exit interview sees him absolutely crushed and tearing up, apologizing for letting his family down.
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* Curtis's elimination is heartbreaking. While he was [[TheLoad]] TheLoad on service that night, he was not only not nominated for elimination, but was put on a station that he knew he was weak on. His exit interview sees him absolutely crushed and tearing up, apologizing for letting his family down.
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* Aaron's withdrawal in Season 3. When he gets the call that he can't come back into Hell's Kitchen, he just replies with a defeated "okay".
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** Not only that, but unlike seasons before and even future seasons, Gordon seemed genuinely reluctant to eliminate Julia over Rock, who was also a favorite.
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* Curtis's elimination is heartbreaking. While he was [[TheLoad]] on service that night, he was not only not nominated for elimination, but was put on a station that he knew he was weak on. His exit interview sees him absolutely crushed and tearing up, apologizing for letting his family down.
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* Joy's quitting in Season 12. While she was a very [[BaseBreakingCharacter divisive]] chef during her run, and her quitting soured fans on her, her realizing that she just threw away her chances at winning and not having the confidence to go back in and ask for a second chance really hurts.
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** Speaking of the episode before, Josh's mid-service elimination can be sad according to some. During his elimination speech, while he isn't seen crying, his heavy breaths indicate he's on the verge of tears.
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* In late November 2019, Season 4 runner-up Petrozza passed away due to cancer. To say fans were devastated is an understatement.
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* In late November 2019, Season 4 runner-up Petrozza passed away due to cancer. To say that fans were devastated is would be an understatement.
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** Luckily, with Season 18 (Rookies vs. Veterans), [[MyGreatestSecondChance Bret is finally getting another shot at the title]].
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** Luckily, with Season 18 (Rookies vs. Veterans), [[MyGreatestSecondChance Bret is finally getting got another shot at the title]].title]], and despite yet another health scare, this time he made it all the way to third place.
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* On February 9th, 2022, Season 9 contestant Jonathon Plumley died at 45 years old, leaving behind five children and seven grandchildren.
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* Robyn and Jennifer tearing up during the end of the black jackets challenge in Season 17. It's clear that the two respect each other as chefs and did not want to see the other get eliminated.
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* Robyn and Jennifer tearing up during the end of the black jackets challenge in Season 17.17 (All Stars). It's clear that the two respect each other as chefs and did not want to see the other get eliminated.
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** Luckily, with Season 18, [[MyGreatestSecondChance Bret is finally getting another shot at the title]].
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* In Season 17, Ben (previously on Season 5, not to be confused with Benjamin previously on Season 7) reveals that he had been diagnosed with diabetes, and nearly falls on the floor during the first dinner service until Jared catches him. He gets eliminated that night even though his team won the service, with Chef Ramsay suggesting that his health could be a liability further down the competition. Give Ben credit for stating in his exit interview that he felt it was the right decision.
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* In Season 17, 17 (All Stars), Ben (previously on Season 5, not to be confused with Benjamin previously on Season 7) reveals that he had been diagnosed with diabetes, and nearly falls on the floor during the first dinner service until Jared catches him. He gets eliminated that night even though his team won the service, with Chef Ramsay suggesting that his health could be a liability further down the competition. Give Ben credit for stating in his exit interview that he felt it was the right decision.
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* Chris' departure in Season 18. He already revealed in the beginning that he suffered a massive accident to the head that caused him trauma, and was starting to go back into a dark place he once was in nine months ago. Not even him being the key factor that helped the red team won the challenge was able to break that, and it led to him making the ultimate decision to walk out. When Ramsay announced it to everybody before service, you can see how shocked and saddened they were by that news.
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* Chris' departure in Season 18.18 (Rookies vs. Veterans). He already revealed in the beginning that he suffered a massive accident to the head that caused him trauma, and was starting to go back into a dark place he once was in nine months ago. Not even him being the key factor that helped the red team won the challenge was able to break that, and it led to him making the ultimate decision to walk out. When Ramsay announced it to everybody before service, you can see how shocked and saddened they were by that news.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS2rmyYAadw Nilka's ejection]] as a whole, in season 7. After repeatedly messing up, Ramsay is finally fed up enough to force her out, but she refuses to give up to the point that she becomes a detriment to the work of the remaining team. Compounded by Ramsay's tonal reversal when he personally wishes her well as she truly leaves the studio.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS2rmyYAadw Nilka's ejection]] as a whole, in season Season 7. After repeatedly messing up, Ramsay is finally fed up enough to force her out, but she refuses to give up to the point that she becomes a detriment to the work of the remaining team. Compounded by Ramsay's tonal reversal when he personally wishes her well as she truly leaves the studio.
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* Jessica's elimination in season 12, she has a complete mental breakdown and begs not be kicked-off the show, even with her mistakes it's really hard to watch and not feel sorry for her.
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* In season sixteen, the Blue Team teaming up to bully various members of the Red Team in hopes the stress would lead to them messing up and getting eliminated, and outright bragging about who the plan to go after next.
** Also in season sixteen, Paulie meeting up with his parents. While he isn't the most well-liked contestant on the show, knowing that he would pass away only a few months after the episode aired really hurts.
** Also in season sixteen, Paulie meeting up with his parents. While he isn't the most well-liked contestant on the show, knowing that he would pass away only a few months after the episode aired really hurts.
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* In season sixteen, Season 16, the Blue Team teaming up to bully various members of the Red Team in hopes the stress would lead to them messing up and getting eliminated, and outright bragging about who the plan to go after next.
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* Two people from Season Two are no longer with us. Rachel shot herself in 2007, and Keith drowned in 2012. Even worse if you remember how close they were to Heather. She must have been devastated.
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* Two people from SeasonTwo 2 are no longer with us. Rachel shot herself in 2007, and Keith drowned in 2012. Even worse if you remember how close they were to Heather. She must have been devastated.
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** And speaking of Dan, his elimination can be a bit sad, depending on one's view. During his elimination speech, as he was calling out his teammates for bullying him over the course of his run in the competition, you can hear small cracks in his voice as if he was trying to hold back tears.
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* Season 11 Finale. When it was revealed that Ja'Nel was the winner, Mary is crying because while she wants to be happy for Ja'Nel's success, it's a bitter pill to swallow. To twist this moment even further, Dan (who was acting like a total jerk throughout prep and who slowed down dinner service to the point that Mary had to kick him out) [[PetTheDog goes to Mary and hugs her]], apologizes for his behavior and promises to make it up to her someday. Question, Dan: Where was that kind side of you throughout the season?!
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* Season 11 Finale. When it was revealed that Ja'Nel was the winner, Mary is crying because while she wants to be happy for Ja'Nel's success, it's a bitter pill to swallow. To twist this moment even further, Dan (who was acting like a total jerk throughout prep and who slowed down dinner service to the point that Mary had to kick him out) [[PetTheDog goes to Mary and hugs her]], apologizes for his behavior and promises to make it up to her someday. Question, Dan: Where was that kind side of you throughout the season?!season?! Made even worse by the fact that Ja'Nel didn't even end up getting the job due to her failing a drug test, leading many to argue that Mary should've won instead.
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* On August 7th, 2020, Season 16 contestant Genaro Delillo unexpectedly died at just 32, with a four year old son among his survivors.
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* In season sixteen, the Blue Team teaming up to bully various members of the Red Team in hopes the stress would lead to them messing up and getting eliminated, and outright bragging about who the plan to go after next.
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* Chris' departure in Season 18. He already revealed in the beginning that he suffered a massive accident to the head that caused him trauma, and was starting to go back into a dark place he once was nine months ago. Not even him being the key factor that the red team won the challenge was able to break that, and it led to him making the ultimate decision to walk out. When Ramsay announced it to everybody before service, you can see how shocked and saddened they were by that news.
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* Chris' departure in Season 18. He already revealed in the beginning that he suffered a massive accident to the head that caused him trauma, and was starting to go back into a dark place he once was in nine months ago. Not even him being the key factor that helped the red team won the challenge was able to break that, and it led to him making the ultimate decision to walk out. When Ramsay announced it to everybody before service, you can see how shocked and saddened they were by that news.
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* Chris' departure in Season 18. He already revealed in the beginning that he suffered a massive accident to the head that caused him trauma, and was starting to go back into a dark place he once was nine months ago. Not even him being the key factor that the red team won the challenge was able to break that, and it led to him making the ultimate decision to walk out. When Ramsay announced it to everybody before service, you can see how shocked and sadden they were by that news.
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* Chris' departure in Season 18. He already revealed in the beginning that he suffered a massive accident to the head that caused him trauma, and was starting to go back into a dark place he once was nine months ago. Not even him being the key factor that the red team won the challenge was able to break that, and it led to him making the ultimate decision to walk out. When Ramsay announced it to everybody before service, you can see how shocked and sadden saddened they were by that news.
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* The life of Season 1 winner Michael Wray after he won Hell's Kitchen, Several years after winning Hell's Kitchen, his daughter died, his wife divorced him, and he got addicted to drugs. He eventually managed to get clean and got remarried, but he's still having trouble finding a job.
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-->'''Julia:''' I made it really far, but I don't wanna go home.
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* In late November 2019, Season 4 runner up Petrozza passed away.
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* Season 4, Episode 5. After burning her hand on a hot grease-filled pan in the previous episode, Vanessa was forced to quit the competition for she felt that she could not perform up to the kitchen's intense standard with only one hand. Ramsay lamented that the circumstances had forced her to leave, and even Jen of all people was hugging Vanessa as she announced her decision to leave to her entire team. Shayna felt that Vanessa had given up on herself too early. What makes it all the more bittersweet is that if Vanessa had continued competing, her injury would almost certainly have resulted in far more lasting damage than had already been dealt.
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** And twisting the elimination further, just rewatch Julia's [[TearsOfJoh expression]] as she is announced the winner of the first Black Jackets Challenge, having struggled with Tiffany and Joanna's bullying in the first episode and her struggles to keep up with her more formally trained competitors...and then remember that she's going to be eliminated at the end of that episode.
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** And twisting the elimination further, just rewatch Julia's [[TearsOfJoh expression]] as she is announced the winner of the first Black Jackets Challenge, having struggled with Tiffany and Joanna's bullying in the first episode and her struggles to keep up with her more formally trained competitors...and then remember that she's going to be eliminated at the end of that episode.
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* Anything involving [[TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth Aaron Song]] since his death in 2010, especially his brief appearance in season 4.
** Two people from Season Two are no longer with us. Rachel shot herself in 2007, and Keith drowned in 2012.
*** Even worse if you remember how close they were to Heather. She must have been devastated.
** In spring 2017, Paulie from Season 16 passed away from an accidental drug overdose. Even if people didn't like him, his death is still very tragic.
** Jessica from Season 12 tragically passed away due to liver failure in the summer of 2018.
** Two people from Season Two are no longer with us. Rachel shot herself in 2007, and Keith drowned in 2012.
*** Even worse if you remember how close they were to Heather. She must have been devastated.
** In spring 2017, Paulie from Season 16 passed away from an accidental drug overdose. Even if people didn't like him, his death is still very tragic.
** Jessica from Season 12 tragically passed away due to liver failure in the summer of 2018.
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* Anything involving [[TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth Aaron Song]] since his death in 2010, especially his brief appearance in season 4.
* Two people from Season Two are no longer with us. Rachel shot herself in 2007, and Keith drowned in 2012. Even worse if you remember how close they were to Heather. She must have been devastated.
* In spring 2017, Paulie from Season 16 passed away from an accidental drug overdose. Even if people didn't like him, his death is still very tragic.
* Jessica from Season 12 tragically passed away due to liver failure in the summer of 2018.
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* In Season 17, Ben (previously on Season 5, not to be confused with Benjamin previously on Season 7) reveals that he had been diagnosed with diabetes, and nearly falls on the floor during the first dinner service until Jared catches him. He gets eliminated that night even though his team won the service, with Chef Ramsay suggesting that his health could be a liability further down the competition. Give Ben credit for stating in his exit interview that he felt it was the right decision.
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* Season 9's Paul revealing that he was on Hell's Kitchen for his mother, who apparently died not long before he was on the show. [[spoiler: Watch the finale, and [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming try not to cry when he wins]].]]
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* Season 9's Paul revealing that he was on Hell's Kitchen for his mother, who apparently died not long before he was on the show. [[spoiler: Watch the finale, and [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments try not to cry when he wins]].]]