r/HellsKitchen 1d ago

Chef(s) Which contestant won the most Black Jacket Challenges?

We know who was the best in challenges overall (probably Mia), but who was best in challenges during the black jacket phase alone?

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u/FantasticBuddies 1d ago

Trenton! He won both of the challenges and he scored 48/50 in the final tasting challenge, a record that’s only been tied…

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u/ArchmageNinja22 Non-StiiiiIIIIIiiick!!! 1d ago edited 1d ago

There are a max of five black jacket challenges to win: on a 6-jacket season, there’s the final 6, 5, 4, 3, and the final menu challenge. More recent seasons include the black jacket lounge challenge, but those seasons only include that and the final 5, 4, and final menu challenge. I’ll have to see, but I think Ariel F had a good lead with 3/4 black jacket challenges won.

EDIT: Several chefs have won 3 of the Black Jacket challenges, including Christina M, Dave, Scott, S16 Heather (Black Jacket Lounge, final 5, final menu), Michelle, Mary Lou, and Kyle.

However, as many people mentioned, Trenton holds the record by winning 4/4 Black Jacket challenges (the first Black Jacket lounge challenge, and every challenge afterwards).

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u/LavenderCookies81 17h ago

Thank you for the exact details! That's cool to know!

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u/ArchmageNinja22 Non-StiiiiIIIIIiiick!!! 16h ago

You're welcome!

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u/WannabeKornacki 1d ago

Trenton got the first black Jacket in the bj Olympics(which I count as a win) and all 3 after.

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u/reyrey725 1d ago

I want to say Trenton. He won all of his season’s Black Jacket challenges if I recall.

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u/mattyGOAT1996 20h ago

Trenton and Ariel

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u/LZGray 1d ago

Virginia maybe? I know she won like almost every challenge

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u/ArchmageNinja22 Non-StiiiiIIIIIiiick!!! 1d ago

Virginia won 3/4 black jacket challenges (final 4, final 3, final menu)