During Fashion Week, I had the opportunity to interview Seth, a current contestant on Hell's Kitchen. We've emailed one another a few times so it was nice to finally meet him.

I HAD to ask about Gordon Ramsay and whether or not it's all an act... and Seth says he is exactly who you think he is!!

Here is the interview:

Seth, you are currently on Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey. Alright... tell us the real deal about Gordon!

The real deal about Gordon. Gordon is amazing outside of the kitchen. Inside the kitchen, it's his show and if he feels like throwing a full cow at you... he will! That actually happens on tonight's episode, (which aired yesterday BTW) you'll see half a cow get thrown at me.

Does Gordon spend a lot of time with the contestants when you aren't cooking for the show's restaurant?

Yes, we take excursions with him. Once the camera stop, actually - the cameras NEVER stop - but there are points where Gordon takes the time out to show us different techniques to help us with our craft. 

Is there a nice side to Gordon? Or is it always mean and agitated?

Yes, there is a very nice side to Gordon. He is a very family-oriented guy. He loves kids. 

Did his wife ever come around the set?

I did not see her, but I am sure she was there on occasion. She was definitely spoken very highly of though by Gordon.

As a chef, when you eat his food, does his reputation proceed him?

His food that we make on the show is different than what he makes in his restaurant in London. What we make in Hell's Kitchen is a bit more classic French. But in his London establishment, it's ultra gourmet and it's unbelievable. 

Have you ever had as much anxiety and diarrhea (note - this isn't the first time we met so I was having fun with him) as you do while filming in your life?

(laugh) You know what's odd? I wasn't that nervous on the show. Leading up to it, I was extremely nervous. But once I got there, and started fighting with all the contestants, it was just going to be a fun experience and take it for what it's worth. If I win it - fantastic, and if I don't then I gave it my all and I had a lot of fun. 

Is anything exaggerated for tv?

It really is that crazy. I was expecting to get there and expecting it to be like, 'Ok stop tape and let's do this over again' and it just wasn't like that. Gordon Ramsay is on at all times. You are literally in hell when you are with him.