In episode 7 of Hell’s Kitchen Season 24—aptly titled “Guac-a-Mole in Hell’s Kitchen”—the competition hit a fever pitch as contestants battled a high-stakes Mexican cuisine challenge and a chaotic dinner service. primetimer.com
The Challenge: “Guac-a-Mole”
The episode opened with both the Red and Blue teams facing a spirited “gamble for ingredients” game, centered on making elevated Mexican dishes. Guest judge Gabriela Cámara (of Contramar) joined host Gordon Ramsay to assess the results. primetimer.com
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The Blue Team prevailed in the challenge with a 5-3 victory, earning a pool-side fiesta and spa time. primetimer.com
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The Red Team, meanwhile, was left behind for tortilla-making duties before service. primetimer.com
Dinner Service Breakdown
Once dinner service kicked off, tensions soared and mistakes piled up.
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On the Blue side, Chef Jayden overcooked lobster, prompting Ramsay’s harsh “It’s butter-poached, not hammered!” remark. primetimer.com
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The Red kitchen faltered when Cydni served raw scallops, raising questions whether losing teammate Jada had disrupted their rhythm. primetimer.com
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The real trouble for the Blue team came when Chef Jon Boyd topped fries with the wrong cheese, and teammate Henry sent raw pork to the pass. Ramsay eventually expelled the entire Red team after repeated errors including raw chicken, under-cooked salmon, and missing garnishes. primetimer.com
Elimination: Jon Boyd’s Exit
After the teams nominated two chefs each—Red nominated Alexandra and Cydni; Blue nominated Jon Boyd and Henry—Gordon Ramsay delivered his verdict: Jon Boyd was sent home. primetimer.com
Ramsay’s parting comment stung:
“Jon may be from the Peach State, but there was nothing peachy about his performance tonight.” primetimer.com
Jon’s elimination stemmed from a mix of technical errors and a lack of precision. His misstep with the garnish—choosing the wrong cheese—and the broader Blue team’s sloppy pass-service sealed his fate. Although Jon had been solid in earlier episodes, this night marked a turning point. primetimer.com
What’s Next?
With Jon gone, the Blue Team must regroup fast; the Red Team remains under pressure to bounce back after a night of chaos. As Season 24 approaches its midpoint under Ramsay’s notoriously high expectations, every mistake now carries heavier weight. primetimer.com
Stay tuned for the next episode, where another demanding challenge is sure to shake things up further.
