The eighth season of ''

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'', an American

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television series starring

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, premiered on

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on September 22, 2010, and concluded on December 15, 2010.

returned as host and head chef, while Scott Leibfried returned as the Blue Team's sous-chef and Andi Van Willigan returned as the Red Team's sous-chef. James Lukanik debuted as

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, replacing Jean-Philippe Susilovic, who had been serving as director at Ramsay's London restaurant Pétrus. This would be the last season to feature 16 contestants, until Season 17. The entire season was filmed in March and April 2010, with a total of six weeks to film. The season was won by sous chef Nona Sivley, with sous chef Russell Kook finishing second. In addition to the head chef position at the prize restaurant, Nona received the opportunity to become a spokesperson for Rosemount Estate Wines. Sixth-place finisher Sabrina Brimhall became the second person after season two runner-up Virginia Dalbeck to earn the distinction of being nominated at every opportunity when she was not on the winning team or granted immunity by Chef Ramsay. She is also the second person after season seven fourth-place finisher Autumn Lewis to be nominated seven times.

Contestants

Sixteen chefs competed in season eight. ;Notes

Contestant progress

Episodes

Notes

References

; Recaps ; Other references

External links

''Hell's Kitchen''
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