Hell's Kitchen Hell of a Showdown (Season 24, Episode 15)
TV Episode | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Hell's Kitchen

Hell of a Showdown (Season 24, Episode 15)

TV Episode | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Gordon surprises the finalists with a special visit with their families; the finalists are pampered with a day of hair, makeup and styling before they are faced with a major surprise challenge; only two chefs advance to the season finale.

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Release date

Jan 15, 2026 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 13 nominations

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26 cast members

Name	Known for
Gordon Ramsay Self - Chef Self - Chef See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
James Avery Self - Sous Chef Self - Sous Chef See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Michelle Tribble Self - Sous Chef Self - Sous Chef See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Marino Monferrato Self - Maitre D' (credit only) Self - Maitre D' (credit only) See fewer	The Nightingale Tattletale
Jason Thompson Voice Over Artist Voice Over Artist See fewer	D*cks
Jada Vidal Self - Contestant (as Jada) Self - Contestant (as Jada) See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Ellie Parker Self - Contestant (as Ellie) Self - Contestant (as Ellie) See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Cydni Stickney Self - Contestant (as Cydni) Self - Contestant (as Cydni) See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Kesha Tatro Self - Sous Chef (as Chef Kesha Tatro) Self - Sous Chef (as Chef Kesha Tatro) See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Lusung Self - Cydni's Mom Self - Cydni's Mom See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Brandon Self - Ellie's Boyfriend Self - Ellie's Boyfriend See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Nelson Self - Jada's Dad Self - Jada's Dad See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Erica Self - Jada's Mom Self - Jada's Mom See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Adam Self - Jada's Boyfriend Self - Jada's Boyfriend See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Kevin Self - Ellie's Friend Self - Ellie's Friend See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Brian Self - Cydni's Dad Self - Cydni's Dad See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Cody Self - Cydni's Boyfriend Self - Cydni's Boyfriend See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Daniel Self - Ellie's Dad Self - Ellie's Dad See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Anaiya Lator Self - Audience Member (as Anaiya) Self - Audience Member (as Anaiya) See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Jayden Canady Self - Audience Member (as Jayden) Self - Audience Member (as Jayden) See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Anthony Leonard Self - Audience Member (as Anthony) Self - Audience Member (as Anthony) See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Susan Feniger Self - Guest Judge Self - Guest Judge See fewer	Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
Nina Compton Self - Guest Judge Self - Guest Judge See fewer	Top Chef (2006)
Ming Tsai Self - Guest Judge Self - Guest Judge See fewer	Simply Ming (2003)
David Standridge Self - Guest Judge Self - Guest Judge See fewer	Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Stephanie Izard Self - Guest Judge Self - Guest Judge See fewer	Bacon Noir (2011)