ONLY THREE CHEFS REMAIN ON "HELL'S KITCHEN"

Winner Announced on Two-Hour Season Finale Thursday, July 25 on FOX

Cyndi Stanimirov Eliminated from Competition

Tonight, three chefs moved one step closer to becoming the winner of HELL'S KITCHEN when Chef Gordon Ramsay eliminated Cyndi Stanimirov, a Head Chef from Queens, NY. Also, in a HELL'S KITCHEN first, Chef Ramsay announced that one of the three finalists will advance directly to the Top 2: Mary Poehnelt, a butcher from Belchertown, MA.

In next week's all-new two-hour season finale episode airing Thursday, July 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), Chef Ramsay will determine which of the other two chefs will compete against Poehnelt in the HELL'S KITCHEN finale: Jon Scallion, a Chef de Cuisine from York, PA or Ja'Nel Witt, an Executive Chef from Houston, TX.

Then, the Top Two chefs compete head-to-head in a cooking challenge, judged by some of the most famous chefs in Los Angeles, including David LeFevre of M.B. Post and Sang Yoon of Father's Office. Later, the finalists prepare menus for the most important dinner service of their lives, with the help of former HELL'S KITCHEN contestants. Pressure mounts on both teams to execute a flawless dinner service, but in the end, only one chef will be crowned HELL'S KITCHEN winner and earn a life-changing grand prize: a Head Chef position working under Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace.

The Top Three chefs offer advice for aspiring chefs:

Mary Poehnelt Age: 26 Hometown: Belchertown, MA Occupation: Butcher/Cook

Follow Mary's HELL'S KITCHEN journey: http://fox.tv/13CJtjv

Mary's advice for aspiring chefs: "Try new things! Read recipes, cook every day and let people try your food! Do everything you can to pursue your dreams, and above all, believe in yourself!"

Jon Scallion Age: 27 Hometown: York, PA Occupation: Chef de Cuisine

Follow Jon's HELL'S KITCHEN Journey: http://fox.tv/13CJrbw

Jon's advice for aspiring chefs: "Learn as much as you can from others, including different cuisines and techniques."

Ja'Nel Witt Age: 31 Hometown: Houston, TX Occupation: Executive Chef

Follow Ja'Nel's HELL'S KITCHEN Journey: http://fox.tv/13CJAeT

Ja'Nel's advice for aspiring chefs: "Follow your heart and work on your craft."

HELL'S KITCHEN is produced by ITV Studios America in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions. Arthur Smith, Kent Weed and Gordon Ramsay serve as executive producers. "Like" HELL'S KITCHEN on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hellskitchen and follow the series on Twitter at @hellskitchenfox and Gordon Ramsay at @GordonRamsay. Join the discussion at #hellskitchen.

About ITV Studios America:

ITV Studios America, the U.S. based production entity of ITV Studios in the U.K., is one of the largest international producers for the U.S. market and a major force in acquiring, developing and producing reality and scripted programming for U.S. networks. ITV Studios America has a slate of series in production with major networks and syndicators, including HELL'S KITCHEN, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, "The First 48," "After the First 48," "Four Weddings," "Four Houses," "The Car Chasers," "Kentucky Bidders," "The Chase," "The Mathis Project," "The Bill Cunningham Show," "America Now" and "The Jeremy Kyle Show."

ITV Studios is a world leader in television production and distribution. It has international production centers in the U.K., Germany, France, the Nordics and Australia, as well as the U.S. The distribution business, ITV Global Entertainment, is a distributor of programs to all regions worldwide. For further information, visit: http://www.itvstudios.com/us.

About A. Smith & Co. Productions

A. Smith & Co. Productions creates some of the most innovative, highly rated and high quality programming for the domestic and international television marketplace. Founded in 2000 by Arthur Smith and Kent Weed, the company has produced more than 2000 hours of award-winning programming. The company's current production slate includes such hits as HELL'S KITCHEN, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, "American Ninja Warrior," "Divorce Hotel," "Joe Rogan Questions Everything," "Burns BBQ," "Chainsaw Gang," "Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura," "Hollywood House Calls with Cat Deeley," "Too Young to Marry?," "Save Our Business," "Full Throttle Saloon," "Unsung," "UFC Countdown" and many others. A. Smith & Co.'s library of programming includes hit shows such as "The Swan," "Skating with Celebrities," "Paradise Hotel," "Trading Spaces," "I Survived a Japanese Game Show," and "Pros vs. Joes." A. Smith & Co. has developed and produced the No. 1 show in America an astonishing 25 times and a Top 10 show more than 200 times. The company has produced programs with budgets totaling approximately one billion dollars, for more than 40 broadcast and cable networks. In 2011, A. Smith & Co. joined forces with Tinopolis Group and in doing so became the leading North American television production entity within the Tinopolis organization with the ability to tap into that company's resources on a worldwide basis.

About Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace made history on the famed Las Vegas Strip when Ramsay opened Pub & Grill and Gordon Ramsay's BurGR at Planet Hollywood in December 2012, making him the first chef to open two restaurants within one week. The 290-seat restaurant offers the U.K. chef's take on an authentic English pub experience - a lively and friendly setting, featuring elevated British pub food, 24 beers served on tap and 63 bottled beers, including a selection of large format varieties. For more information on the restaurant please visit www.gordonramsay.com.

About Caesars Palace

World-renowned Las Vegas hotel and casino, Caesars Palace features 3,960 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the brand new 181-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace and Forbes Star Award-winning The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace. The 85-acre resort offers 25 diverse dining options including celebrity chef-branded restaurants by Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay and Guy Savoy, the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet, nearly 130,000 square-feet of casino space, a five-acre Garden of the Gods pool oasis and the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa. The Forum Shops at Caesars showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants and the 4,300-seat Colosseum spotlights world-class entertainers such as Celine Dion, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Shania Twain and Jerry Seinfeld. For more information, please visit www.caesarspalace.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter.