Michael Wray

Michael Wray was a contestant on Hell's Kitchen Season 1.

Michael is best known for being the first winner in the show's history.

Hell's Kitchen
Despite being one of the nicer people in the season, Michael was so competitive, strategic and determine to the point of strategically getting his fellow contestant Chris North eliminated during week 5 due to being possible competition in the future.

Post Hell's Kitchen

 * Michael made an appearance during season 3 during the final challenge of the season.
 * Michael made an appearance during both season 5 and season 6 finales.
 * 5 years after his season, Michael got divorced, lost his infant daughter, and was briefly homeless due to a drug addiction.

Trivia

 * Michael is the first winner of Hell's Kitchen.
 * Michael is the first contestant to sit out of a challenge to even out the teams.
 * Michael is the first person to switch teams.
 * Michael is the first (and only) contestant to win the first four dinner services.
 * Michael is the first contestant to wear a blue, red, black, and white jacket.
 * Michael is the first contestant to never be nominated.