Will (Sheep milk gnudi) and Paul (Eggplant involtini) received high praise from Ramsay. Paul notably became the first winner in the show's history to receive a compliment on his signature dish.
The episode began with 18 aspiring chefs arriving at the Orpheum Theatre, expecting a standing ovation. Instead, they were greeted by an empty room and a reality check from Chef Gordon Ramsay, who announced the grand prize: a in New York City with a $250,000 salary . [S9E1] 18 Chefs Compete
The teams—divided into Men (Blue) and Women (Red)—faced their first challenge: Signature Dishes. Will (Sheep milk gnudi) and Paul (Eggplant involtini)