What is the Top Chef controversy?

What is the Top Chef controversy?

So when news came out around last season’s finale that winner Gabe Erales had been fired from his job as executive chef at Austin’s Comedor for alleged violations of the restaurant’s sexual harassment policy—two months after Top Chef’s 18th season had wrapped—fans demanded answers.

What happened to Gabe of Top Chef?

He is currently in the process of building a new restaurant called Bacalar Restaurant that is scheduled to open in the summer of 2022. Erales competed in Top Chef: Portland, winning the season and its $250,000 grand prize.

Why did Gabe leave Comedor?

Erales admitted to a “consensual relationship” with a coworker which led to his firing from Austin’s Comedor restaurant.

Who was kicked off Top Chef?

Though Top Chef has been on the air for 19 seasons, only one contestant has ever been disqualified in the history of the show. Following a debaucherous night of drinking, four contestants decided to pull a prank on fellow competitor Marcel Vigneron.

Why did Top Chef Gabe get fired?

To clarify, unbeknownst to my wife, I had a consensual relationship with a co-worker and later reduced her work hours, which in combination was a poor judgment call and led to my termination after I filmed Top Chef.”

Why was Top Chef winner fired?

Top Chef’s New Winner Was Fired From Restaurant Job in December for ‘Harassment’ of an Employee.