Hell's Kitchen Shocker
Shocking twist: Hell's Kitchen winner cannot accept Gordon Ramsay's Vegas chef job
Hell's Kitchen winner Ja'Nel Witt, will not be assuming the role of head chef at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in Las Vegas after all. ITV Studios put up a surprising Facebook post about the Houstonian Friday.
It's a shocking turn of events. At last night's Great Ramen Challenge, Witt told CultureMap that, although she's still in "the process of moving," she would "start (her new job) as soon as I finish orientation, which is scheduled for Monday."
But less than 24 hours later, Witt took to Twitter to thank "HELL'S KITCHEN,Gordon Ramsay,Caesars Palace & my supportive fans for this amazing experience" but confirmed she would not be joining the team.
This has been an incredible journey. I am thankful for everyone who made it possible and I am looking forward to my next cooking chapter.
— Ja’Nel Witt (@JaNelHK11) August 23, 2013The Los Angeles Times reports that Hell's Kitchen runner up Mary Poehnelt will not replace Witt.
CultureMap has attempted to contact Witt to learn more about the "unforeseen personal circumstances" that led to the decision, but she has yet to respond. In the meantime, are there any Houston restaurants looking for a talented, media-savvy chef who can withstand being yelled at in public?
Looks like one is available.