Cooking in front of others is a daunting task. Throw in a competition to be head chef of a restaurant, television crew and barrage of insults from Gordon Ramsay, cooking a meal becomes a near-impossible feat.

Chef Jason Santos underwent such an endeavor as a contestant on season seven of Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen. His signature blue hair helped viewers easily identify the chef amongst the chaos of the kitchen.

Santos did not win the competition, but did end as runner-up. His time on the show elevated him to celebrity status.