Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell and Back returns with an undercover chef
24 Hours To Hell and Back Season 2 returns to FOX. Starting on January 2, Gordon Ramsay employs a few disguises to help transform these failing restaurants.
Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell and Back Season 2 looks to be another huge hit. This past summer, the restaurant transformation show was very popular. The premise was smart. In 24 hours, Ramsay and his team transformed fledgling restaurant into a restaurant ready to succeed. With Season 2 ready to premiere on January 2, fans were wondering how the new season would keep fans’ interest. The answer is under wraps, or an undercover chef that is.
Gordon Ramsay, and his signature style, is instantly recognizable to fans and foodies. While many people would be excited to meet Ramsay in person, a restaurant on the verge of failure might not want to see him sitting at the table. While the restaurants understand the premise of the show, this transformation needs to real. Serving Ramsay better food or providing better service doesn’t get to the heart of the problem.
For Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back Season 2, Ramsay goes undercover at the start of each episode. In this exclusive preview clip provided by FOX, here are some of Ramsay’s undercover looks.
At first glance, no one would think that this person is the infamous Gordon Ramsay. While I don’t think that I ever want to see Ramsay dressed as a woman again, the undercover chef premise is smart. If Ramsay looks like a regular customer, the dining experience will be more authentic.
To make this premise more real, Ramsay dines in a group. That idea allows a better glimpse into the restaurant’s service and aids the undercover chef disguise. A group of hockey fans or construction workers is more believable than a person sitting at a table for one.
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While this video unveils some of Ramsay’s disguises, it doesn’t mention if he hides his infamous tone (and accent). It doesn’t matter if he’s dressed in a hockey jersey or police uniform, that well-known tone and British accent could blow his cover. Maybe Ramsay has some hidden acting talents that he’s been waiting to reveal.
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Even though fans love watching the confrontation and transformation, this first service sets the whole tone for the episode. 24 hours to make a impact and lasting impression is a humongous obstacle. During the initial service, Ramsay can set up the priorities for a successful transformation.
Sometimes restaurants get complacent. Inattentive service, poorly executed food and a myriad of other problems can cause restaurants to fail. Successful restaurants will treat every customer, including an undercover chef, with utmost care. Uncovering those flaws will lead these restaurants and owners on the path to restaurant recovery.
While many people tune into this show for Ramsay’s infamous personality and prestigious culinary knowledge, at the heart of each episode is a good story. Beyond the fighting, kitchen failures and other downfalls, the episode ends on a positive note. The owners and the restaurant have a fresh start and have the path to future successes. Wouldn’t everyone like a 24 hour life re-set?
Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back Season 2, premieres on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.
Which restaurant transformation was your favorite from Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back Season 1? What could be the most outrageous restaurant mistake in this new season?