In a recent Instagram post, Brian Malarkey, host of Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out, showed a rare, thoughtful side of himself. Malarkey is known for his fiery intensity and outspoken personality. The TV host and chef, often associated with chaos and rivalry in the kitchen, took a moment to share his views on spirituality and living in the present.
“In my religion, in my spirituality, f*cks it’s here today. It could be here tomorrow. It’s gonna be there next week. And it’s so much fun if you get to experience all of these big emotions and stuff daily and in your life instead of just hoping that at the end of the rainbow is that pot of gold,”
Brian said in the clip, emphasizing his belief that heaven and hell aren’t distant places; they are lived experiences that happen every day. The reel resonated with many viewers who weren't expecting the lively chef to take such a realistic approach. Brian's message was clear: embracing the chaos, joy, suffering, and beauty of the present is what leads to fulfillment, rather than waiting for something better.
Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out host questions afterlife beliefs
Malarkey's beliefs about heaven and hell on Earth
Brian Malarkey, the face of Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out, has shared a deeper look into his candid and deeply personal spiritual philosophy. Malarkey, who is often seen causing chaos in the kitchen, offered a surprisingly realistic view on life and purpose that emphasizes the present moment rather than some future paradise.
For him, fulfillment is found in all experiences, no matter how hectic or intense they are; it is not a distant prize waiting for him in the afterlife. When discussing people's tendency to endure life just to "get to that beautiful pearly gates," Brian didn't hold back. He strongly disagreed with the idea.
“It’s such a reality that on this earth is heaven and hell, and every day can have hell in it, and every day can have heaven in it. If you’re always just like, I gotta get through this life to get to that beautiful pearly gates and that beautiful heaven, fuck that man.”
His remarks cut through the noise, sharing a live-in-the-moment attitude that encourages accepting all emotional highs and lows as a natural part of life, instead of postponing them for a better time.
How Brian’s worldview shapes his life and work
This viewpoint seems reflected in Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out's Brian's approach to everything, from his hosting style to his culinary pursuits. Brian's spiritual outlook explains why he excels in uncertain situations and why he radiates joy amid chaos. He doesn't seek peace through perfection; instead, he finds it in the turmoil, emotion, challenge, and being truly present.
Brian shows through his words and actions that spirituality doesn't have to be confined to private moments. Sometimes, it can be found in the middle of a chaos.
Watch Malarkey on Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out on Food Network.