I am so over these "chef" reality shows. The Next Food Network Star is a little bit of a joke, and though I have watched Top Chef, it's getting to the point where it seems awfully contrived -- the melodrama is too far over the top.
However, I can't help but be a little excited for the return of Hell's Kitchen for a second season. A joke? Contrived? Melodrama? Of course, but for some reason, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this show last year. I think part of the reason stems from the knowledge that I wouldn't last more than five minutes in the kitchen with chef Gordon Ramsay. In fact, I'd be likely running out of there crying within 30 seconds. Or maybe I just loved it when Ramsay called Dewberry "an overgrown muffin" last year.
The series premieres at 9 PM (EST) on Monday, June 12, 2006 on Fox.














