'Hell's Kitchen': Everybody hates Lacey, Take 27

When I watch the lazy and self-absorbed Lacey getting all red-eyed and crying that she's trying so hard and that everyone is being so mean to her and that no one understands her and she quits for the 13th time ... I can't help thinking of her family and friends.

Traditionally, contestants on "Hell's Kitchen" do not get an early look at the shows before they air. So, there's a good chance that Lacey has spent the last several Thursday nights sitting on a couch, surrounded by family and friends as she watches her 15 minutes of fame (and butt-scratching) play out on TV. And what must they think of the portrayal?

Is it: "Gosh, that's not the Lacey we know and love! That must be some sneaky editing by Fox. How unfair!"

Or, are they secretly quoting Chef Gordon Ramsay, and thinking: "'That's spot on!'"

Personally, I hope Lacey makes it to the Top Three or Top Four. She's just good TV, causing havoc and chaos wherever she goes. She was almost as bad as J, who according to Mr. Voiceover, delivered one of the worst performances in "Hell's Kitchen" history, leading chef Ramsay to kick him out mid-service.

Elsewhere in "Hell's Kitchen," Andrea and Carol continue to duke it out, but I'm having a hard time telling -- are either of them incompetent? Or are they just acting like jerks? Also, Giovanni seemed to be anointed the front-runner by Chef Ramsay, and he definitely acted the part of the leader tonight. Thoughts?

There was one moment I'd like to see more of: Chef Ramsay guiding his underlings, as when he told Paula she was hitting the mark with her dishes: "Compose yourself, time it and get on top of it."

-- Rene Lynch

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Comments

[Derek The Red]

Now, I'm not claiming to know anything about being a Chef, or about cooking. I can't cook anything except a cheese omlette and a microwaveable dinner. I know that cooking a great meal is not easy, and that being a chef at a busy restaurant is probably extremely difficult. However, it's my understanding that the chefs on this show were supposedly handpicked out of hundreds or thousands of contestants who tried out for the show. So, it would seem logical to conclude that these chefs are supposed to be some of THE BEST chefs in the country. What puzzles me is how a group of (supposedly) the best chefs in the country, can look like such a bunch of bumbling idiots in the kitchen throughout every single episode. Letting 2 hours go by without any customers getting their meals? Serving raw meat and uncooked pasta? Announcing to the world that they CANNOT cook meat? Not having any idea how long to cook something before its ready? What typical chefs would do these things? I only watch it because it's basically a comedy. It's like watching Abbott & Costello Meet Chef Ramsey! How could anyone take this competition seriously? My local diners have better cooks than any of these wacky contestants. And... Lacey?? Forget about it. I can't stomach her anymore!

[Derek The Red]

Now, I'm not claiming to know anything about being a Chef, or about cooking. I can't cook anything except a cheese omlette and a microwaveable dinner. I know that cooking a great meal is not easy, and that being a chef at a busy restaurant is probably extremely difficult. However, it's my understanding that the chefs on this show were supposedly handpicked out of hundreds or thousands of contestants who tried out for the show. So, it would seem logical to conclude that these chefs are supposed to be some of THE BEST chefs in the country. What puzzles me is how a group of (supposedly) the best chefs in the country, can look like such a bunch of bumbling idiots in the kitchen throughout every single episode. Letting 2 hours go by without any customers getting their meals? Serving raw meat and uncooked pasta? Announcing to the world that they CANNOT cook meat? Not having any idea how long to cook something before its ready? What typical chefs would do or say these things? I only watch it because it's basically a comedy. It's like watching Abbott & Costello Meet Chef Ramsey! How could anyone take this competition seriously? My local diners have better cooks than any of these wacky contestants. And... Lacey?? Forget about it. I can't stomach her anymore!

[Tamisha Bellamy]

I totally loved Lacey, not because she was good entertainment, but because she seemed to be the only one who had respect for the other contestants on the show. She never personally disrespected no one, but they always fought her and teased her because maybe she was an easy target. During the first two weeks of the show, I did laugh at her because i found her ot be funny and a little lazy, but later i changed my mind because i honestly began feeling who she really was- a nice, sweet, respectable person who is just simply misunderstood.