An unexpected side to Chef Ramsey

I think part of his "mean act" is just that...an act, it's creates his "character" as the head chef of Hell's Kitchen. Think abuot how boring the show would be if he was nice to everyone, and really supportive. There would be no drama, and that's why people watch :-) Plus it would be hard to call it "Hell's Kitchen" if everyone was happy and nice :-) He also has a really hard job to do, taking untrained chefs and getting them up to the standrd of a world class chef. That's hard work and well to quote a cooking related cliche, "if you want to make an omlett you have to break some eggs". That said, like you I also really enjoy seeing his squishy side. It's nice to know that he is in fact human. Plus, he is teaching these people and all of them are getting an amazing opportunity. I'm really enjoying this show :-)

I've actually grown to quite like him. I think he's quite charming and a bit of a flirt. yes he swears a lot, but Kitchen Nightmares is the one that changed my mind what I thought about him. he tries really hard to help these people who are doing things more than a bit wrong. he really wants to get their businesses sorted out and successful. no wonder he gets frustrated when they choose to ignore his very good, well founded advice. I mean lets face it, he knows how to run a restaraunt business. I think as a person I quite like him.

I think he dramatizes the kitchen episodes a bit. After all it is television and that is what we love about the show...his explosions and reactions. I think he is a very civil person and he showed some compassion to Julia by putting her axed dish (steak and shrimp) back on the menu after the other two voted if off.

I've only watched one episode of that show.He is really lucky he isn't in Canada because he'd probably be paying millions in court settlement for the way he treats his staff, bu the labour board. I would have thrown something in his rude self-important face within 5 minutes of walking into his kitchen.

I'm not really a fan of the show but I did watch a couple of times last season and I did see the show you are talking about. I think the guy is funny, I don't know about soft b/c he uses to much profanity but he sure is funny.

i think that his "meanness" comes from being very passionate about cooking. even tho people must expect a gamble when they decide to eat at hell's kitchen, it's still a product that has his name on it. the meals being served are his recipes. it's his baby.