History Heartwarming / HellsKitchen

* In episode 14 of season 12, Chef Ramsay personally goes over to the meat station, worked by Rochelle, to personally slice a wellington and finding it cooked to perfection. He confirms that Rochelle, the least experienced chef in the competition only being a catering chef, has never worked in a professional kitchen before, and then compliments her perfectly cooked food, telling her she cooks as though she had been working in a professional restaurant's kitchen for five years.

* In episode 14 of season 12, Chef Ramsay personally goes over to the meat station, worked by Rochelle, to personally slice a wellington and finding it cooked to perfection. He confirms that Rochelle, the least experienced chef in the competition, has never worked in a professional kitchen before, then compliments her perfectly cooked food and tells her she cooks as though she had been working in a professional restaurant's kitchen for five years.

* In one episode, Lacey, in all her [[{{Wangst}} whiney, moany,]] [[TheScrappy throw-in-the-towel-before-you-even-GET-the-towel glory]] is [[ChillyReception less-than welcome in the men team,]] no less so when they lost the challenge of going grocery shopping and creating three dishes through the ingredients they bought. There is a small glimmer of hope, however, as [[spoiler: the punishment the team had to face was folding origami pieces, which Lacey happens to know how to do and happily teaches the rest of the group to complete the task without incident.]] Granted, it wasn't enough to ''completely'' redeem her for her past attitudes, it offered a small moment the team were on good terms with her. In that same episode, there was also Robert, who [[JerkAss took a turn in jackass]] when he started showing attitude and refusing to listen to Ramsay, earning his wrath. When Ramsey pulled him away, however, Ramsay learns [[spoiler: Robert's rebellion was sparked, among other things, by Ramsay constantly calling him "Bobby". Bobby was the name of his father, who he was ''not'' on good terms with, and so disturbed him when his name was brought up.]] When he learns this, [[spoiler: Ramsay backs off as well as promises Robert he will refer to him as "Robert" from now on, and while he had choice words of his earlier attitude to show he won't stand for it, he decided against sending him home that night]].

* At the Season 11 finale, Dan was pretty much acting like the total jerk he was throughout the whole season. It was a big surprise that he gave a passionate PetTheDog moment to Mary when it was revealed that Ja'Nel won the service. He went up to her, hugged Mary and apologized not only for his behavior but also said that he'd make it up to her someday.

** That one needs to be explained more. The heartbreaking reveal of her leaving (or as Ramsay stated, "I'm really sorry. It's Julia.") only leads onto how Ramsay also states that he wants Julia to come back after her stay at cooking school and "win the competition hands down". After a tearful hug, Julia walks out but everyone knows that she's off to do some great things.

* After Joseph's meltdown Chef Ramsey eliminated Louie, who lived up to the half man half donkey tag. On the back of the following strong dinner service he eliminates...no one, [[MoodWhiplash instead joking about Joseph going off the rails and Amanda being unable to do simple maths]] while urging the chefs to step up.

* After Joseph's meltdown Chef Ramsey eliminated Louie, who lived up to the half man half donkey tag. On the back of the following strong dinner service he eliminates...no one, [[MoodWhiplash instead joking about Joseph going off the rails and Amanda being unable to do simple maths while urging the chefs to step up.

* Meta-example: In the fifth service of season 10, the normally-consistent Patrick was kicked out of the kitchen after collapsing pretty badly during service, and in the ConfessionCam afterward, he was crying, apparently because he was kicked out. But he revealed on his Twitter that a few sick kids from the Make A Wish foundation were in the restaurant that night, and they weren't going to be served, and THAT was why he was upset. Aww...

* In season 9, episode 10, when [[spoiler: the bitchy, drama-causing, and all-around weak Carrie]] was (apparently just barely) eliminated in place of the lovably dorky and good-spirited Tommy, the quick shot of Tommy's teammates hugging him immediately after his survival was enough to put a smile on this troper's face.

* (Your Mileage May Vary) In season 9, episode 10, when [[spoiler: the bitchy, drama-causing, and all-around weak Carrie]] was (apparently just barely) eliminated in place of the lovably dorky and good-spirited Tommy, the quick shot of Tommy's teammates hugging him immediately after his survival was enough to put a smile on this troper's face.

** [[TearJerker: "Do good, okay? Win the competition, alright?"]]

** That one needs to be explained more. The heartbreaking reveal of her leaving (Ramsay even felt sorry for doing this) only leads onto how Ramsay also states that he wants Julia to come back after her stay at cooking school and "win the competition hands down". After a tearful hug, Julia walks out but everyone knows that she's off to do some great things.

* Season 5 had Ji, who despite being a strong competitor had to withdraw in the second episode thanks to a twisted ankle. Gordon praised her courage and skill, and actually let her ''keep'' her jacket as a sign of her bravery. And then as one of her teammates helped her leave, the men's team gave her a standing ovation.