Following the investigation published in “7 Days”, which revealed evidence describing blatant behavior on the part of the chef Erez KomrovskyA toxic work environment and sexual harassment – the chef announced his retirement from the “Chef Games” of Network 13. “In my behavior there was no sexual intent or one intended to cause pain,” he explained.
In a post he posted on Instagram, the chef wrote: “The last week has been shaky for me. He first introduced me to claims 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 posed by the newspaper I intend to blame none of the interviewees for the article.
“Over the decades I have raised countless cooks and cooks, bakers and bakers, whose warm relationship continues to this day, many years after they set out on an independent path. Many of my employees and partners have been with me for many good years, partly because of my love for the team “That’s also why it hurts me so much to think there were people who might have been hurt by me.”
“It is important for me to emphasize that my behavior did not have a sexual intent or one that was intended to cause pain,” Komrovsky added. “All my employees, partners and anyone who took part with me in my life’s journey are dear to my heart, and I love them all. Because of that, even if I do not identify myself with the character that emerges from the article, I apologize from the bottom of my heart to anyone who felt hurt.
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On top of that, I also decided that the right thing to do now was to reduce my media presence. Therefore, I informed yesterday the producers of “Chef Games” and the directors of Channel 13, that I will not participate in the filming of the upcoming season of the show. I thank them for their understanding, and even if I do not participate in the program, I will continue to be a loyal viewer of it. “
As mentioned, this morning an investigation was published in “7 Days” according to which Komrovsky sexually harassed facts that were subject to him and threw sexual remarks at them. “It happened in Avigdor Hall, I worked at the same event as a waitress’ manager,” said one of them. “Erez comes, reaches out, I give him a hug and he grabs my ass. I push him away, walk back in shock, unable to respond, and then he laughs and grabs my chest.” She further said that he asked blunt questions like “So what’s up with your stinking smell downstairs?” And her testimony that he put his hands under the feet of another worker, and lifted her from the penis. Other employees described disturbing discourse, problematic work environment and vulgar behavior.