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Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Where Are They Now?

Catch up with the contestants of Hell's Kitchen Season 21 and see where they are now!

by S Bargavi

Updated Jun 24, 2024

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Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Where Are They Now?

Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Where Are They Now?

Hell's Kitchen Season 21, called "Battle of the Ages," aired on Fox from September 29, 2022. Gordon Ramsay judged, Marino Monferrato was Maître d', Christina Wilson helped the red team, and Jay Santos assisted the blue team. To find out what happened to the contestants after the show, check where they are now.

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  • Abe Sanchez:
    • Executive Chef from Crosby, Texas, in the 40 something is team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 10 for falling behind during service.
    • Now owns a healthy meal prep company.
  • Alejandro Najar:
    • Executive Chef from Barberton, Ohio, in the 20 something's team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 15.
    • Currently chef at UnHitched Brewing Co. in Louisville.
  • Alex Belew:
    • Former Restaurant Owner from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in the 40 something is team.
    • Winner of Hell's Kitchen Season 21.
    • Now owns AB Hospitality and hosts Cooking, Cocktails & Community podcast.
  • Alyssa Osinga:
    • Executive Chef from Chicago, Illinois, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 6.
    • Currently Executive Chef at Althea Restaurant and Brand Ambassador.
  • Billy Trudsoe:
    • Head Chef from Melbourne, Florida, in the 40 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 6.
    • Now a Private/Personal Chef at B.True's Mad Flava.
  • Brett Binninger-Schwartz:
    • Executive Chef from Dublin, Ohio, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 11.
    • Currently an Executive Chef.
  • Charlene Sherman:
    • Private Chef from Worland, Wyoming, in the 40 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 2.
    • Now a Private Chef and host of Killer Bites podcast.
  • Cheyenne Nichols:
    • Sous Chef from Louisville, Kentucky, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 13.
    • Currently a Private Chef/Caterer at Finest Cravings.
  • Dafne Mejia:
    • Executive Chef from Los Angeles, California, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Runner-up in Hell's Kitchen season 21.
    • Now a Private Chef working with celebrity clients.
  • Ileana D'Silva:
    • Sous Chef from Gloucester, Virginia, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 8.
    • Currently a sous chef at Casa Pearl in Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • Mindy Livengood:
    • Caterer from Liberty Township, Ohio, in the 40 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 7.
    • Now a Personal Chef/Caterer offering meal delivery services.
  • Nicole Gomez:
    • Private Chef from Los Angeles, California, in the 40 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 4.
    • Now a Private Chef.
  • O'Shay Lolley:
    • Executive Chef from New Castle, Delaware, in the 40 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 3.
    • Owner and Executive Chef at 7 Restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware.
  • Sakari Smithwick:
    • Pop-up Chef from Amityville, New York, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 12.
    • Founder of Noble Promise Studios and owner of Peace and Parmesan.
  • Sommer Sellers:
    • Lead Line Cook from Brooklyn, New York, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 14.
    • Currently a Line Cook at Spring Place.
  • Tara Ciannella:
    • Private Chef/Caterer from Congers, New York, in the 40 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 12.
    • Now a Private Chef offering catering services.
  • Vlad Briantsev:
    • Sous Chef from Chicago, Illinois, in the 20 somethings team.
    • Eliminated in Hell's Kitchen season 21 episode 9.
    • Travel Chef at Levy Restaurants and co-host at Late Night With Chefs Podcast.
  • Zeus Gordiany:
    • Executive Chef from Milford, Delaware, in the 40 somethings team.
    • Voluntarily left Hell's Kitchen in season 21.
    • Currently Corporate Chef at Benvenuto.

Winners by Seasons

Winner Season
Michael Wray 1
Heather West 2
Rock Harper 3
Christina Machamer 4
Danny Veltri 5
Dave Levey 6
Holli Ugalde 7
Nona Johnson 8
Paul Niedermann 9
Christina Wilson 10
Ja'Nel Witt 11
Scott Commings 12
La Tasha McCutchen 13
Meghan Gill 14
Ariel Malone 15
Kimberly-Ann Ryan 16
Michelle Tribble 17
Ariel Contreras 18
Kori Sutton 19
Trenton Garvey 20
Alex Belew 21
Ryan O'Sullivan 22

Contestant List

Contestants in their 20’s

Contestant Age Occupation Hometown
Dafne Mejia 29 Executive chef Los Angeles, California
Alejandro Najar 28 Head chef Barberton, Ohio
Sommer Sellers 24 Lead line cook Brooklyn, New York
Cheyenne Nichols 21 Sous-chef Spencer, Ohio
Sakari Smithwick 27 Pop-up chef Amityville, New York
Brett Binninger-Schwartz 24 Executive chef Dublin, Ohio
Vlad Briantsev 26 Sous-chef Chicago, Illinois
Ileana D'Silva 23 Sous-chef Gloucester, Virginia
Alyssa Osinga 23 Executive chef Chicago, Illinois

Contestants in their 40’s

Contestant Age Occupation Hometown
Alex Belew 40 Former restaurant owner Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Tara Ciannella 41 Private chef/caterer Congers, New York
Abe Sanchez 41 Executive chef Houston, Texas
Mindy Livengood 42 Caterer Liberty Township, Ohio
Billy Trudsoe 40 Head chef Melbourne, Florida
Nicole Gomez 46 Private chef Los Angeles, California
O'Shay Lolley 44 Executive chef New Castle, Delaware
Zeus Gordiany 48 Executive chef Milford, Delaware
Charlene Sherman 40 Private chef Worland, Wyoming

Hell's Kitchen, Season 21

In Hell's Kitchen Season 21, called "Battle of the Ages," which aired from September 29, 2022, to February 9, 2023, Gordon Ramsay hosted the show. Christina Wilson and Jason Santos were sous-chefs. Alex Belew, a former restaurant owner, won the season. Dafne Mejia, an executive chef, came second, and Alejandro Najar, a head chef, finished third.

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