It wasn't a bad service, but it wasn't the kind of service I was hoping to get. But there is one thing I am sure about. [brief pause] Sterling. Step forward. [Sterling walks to Gordon] Sterling, you have been a phenomenal, relentless competitor... but I know that you're not ready to be my next head chef. Okay?
Yes, chef.
Gordon: You've been a joy to be around, and you've put smiles on all of our faces. And because of that, I want you to keep your jacket.
[hugs Gordon] That's what's up, man. Thank you!
And let that be a reminder of what you've achieved in this competition.
Thank you so much!
[La Tasha and Santos smile while Sade and Jennifer try not to cry]
Listen, continue cooking.
I will, chef.
You will always be 100 to me. Time to head up to the dorms and pack your bags.
Yes, chef. This has been the greatest opportunity of my life, man. Can I hug everybody before I go?
Whatever you want.
Alright! I'm gonna miss y'all!
[Sterling goes up to everyone on both teams for a farewell hug]
I'll miss you, too, Sterling.
(interview) 100 is no longer part of Hell's Kitchen, but I learned a whole lot. I was all happy-go-lucky at first... (to Roe) Hey, have a good time, okay? (interview) Some of the other chefs told me I didn't deserve to be here... (to Gordon; before leaving the kitchen) Thank you, chef, for the opportunity! I love you, man! (interview post-elimination) It made me come back even stronger. I had to make myself better and I did that. And on top of that, I got too many wins in challenges. I'm a leader, and it took me coming all the way to California to realize that. I might not have won Hell's Kitchen, but I got something that nobody in Hell's Kitchen have never accomplished—I got Chef Ramsay's heart!
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