Erez Komrovsky, one of the most prominent chefs in the country, announced that he is retiring from the reality show “Chef Games” following allegations published against him in an investigation by the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper. According to the investigation, Komrovsky used to sexually harass in his kitchens and behave blatantly and threateningly towards the people who worked with him. In a long post on Instagram this morning, the chef answers the main points of the investigation.
“The last week has been shaky for me. He first confronted me with allegations I never thought could be directed at me. First and foremost it is important for me to clarify – although I do not identify myself with the character emerging from the questions posed to me by the newspaper, I do not intend to blame anyone From the interviewees to the article. “
Later in the post, Komrovsky writes about the good relationships he has cultivated with cooks and cooks who have worked with him over the years. “It is important for me to emphasize that in my behavior there was no sexual intent or one intended to cause pain. All my employees, all my partners and everyone who took part with me in my life journey, are dear to my heart, and I love them all.”
In conclusion he writes that he has decided that the right thing at this stage is to reduce his media presence. “I informed the producers of ‘Chef Games’ and the directors of Channel 13 yesterday that I will not participate in the filming of the upcoming season of the program. I thank them for the understanding they have shown, and even if I do not participate in the program I will continue to be a loyal viewer.”
In an investigation published yesterday in Yedioth Ahronoth By reporter Gilit Kozba many allegations have been made by people who have worked alongside the famous chef over the years. For example, it was alleged that there was a disturbing atmosphere in his kitchens, that he used to speak in a sexual and degrading manner and that he even used to touch his co-workers. According to one of the testimonies, Erez “comes, I give him a hug and he grabs my ass, I push him in shock, and then he laughs and grabs my chest.”