Renowned Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay has welcomed the first ever vegan contestant to compete on Fox's Hell's Kitchen. Josie Clemens, a 24-year-old vegan chef from Michigan, is among the lineup of 18 new cooks for the show's 20th season, which is dubbed "Young Guns" as all chefs were 23 or younger at the start of the competition. The contestants will battle each week to create impressive dishes, with Josie showcasing her plant-based cooking skills in the kitchen.

Despite previously stating he was "allergic to vegans," Ramsay has been gradually incorporating more plant-based cooking into his repertoire. He has even posted a tutorial on TikTok for vegan eggplant steak, which has garnered 13 million views. Many of Ramsay's restaurants worldwide have also started offering vegan options on their menus to cater to changing tastes. The new season of Hell's Kitchen premieres on May 31 on Fox, where viewers can follow Josie's journey as she brings plant-based cuisine to a national audience.