In the second hour, the chefs must pair up for their challenge in which they must try and combine two countries' flavors to impress guest judge, Roy Yamaguchi, owner and executive chef of Roy's. Later during dinner service, the chefs try to impress Chef Ramsay, as well as special guest diners that include actors Kellita Smith ("Z Nation"), Jasika Nicole ("Fringe"), Patrick Renna ("The Sandlot") and Tommy Savas ("State of Affairs").

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 16 Episode 12 of Hell's Kitchen (US) was watched by 3,490,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Hell's Kitchen (US) Renewed or Cancelled for Season 17?

Hell's Kitchen (US) Season 16 Episodes...

• s16e01 - When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down
• s16e02 - Crepe Grand Prix
• s16e03 - The Yolks On Them
• s16e04 - Surf Riding & Turf Fighting
• s16e05 - Walking the Plank
• s16e06 - Let the Catfights Begin
• s16e07 - Don't Tell My Fiancé
• s16e08 - Dancing With the Chefs
• s16e09 - Spoon Fed
• s16e10 - Dancing in the Grotto
• s16e11 - Aerial Manuevers
• s16e12 - Fusion Confusion
• s16e13 - Black Jacket Lounge
• s16e14 - Playing Your Cards Right
• s16e15 - Tequila Shots?
• s16e16 - Leaving it on the Line

Hell's Kitchen (US) Show Summary

20 aspiring restaurateurs will brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand prize. The chefs will have to raise their game if they want to prove to Ramsay that they will have what it takes to win.
Their dreams are quickly becoming nightmares.