Padma Lakshmi Weighs In on Misconduct Allegations Surrounding ‘Top Chef’ Winner Gabe Erales

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 We filmed Top Chef in October of last year & were not aware of the allegations now coming out about Gabe.This should be investigated & the network should consider its best action.She continued, "To be clear, no one has alleged sexual harassment on the record or otherwise to Bravo/Top Chef and we judges didn't have any indication of inappropriate behavior from Gabe during his time on set."A source told the Austin-American Stateman that Bravo producers performed a background check on Gabe and

Padma Lakshmi is speaking out.

Eater Austen reported that Erales was let go as the executive chef of Comedor, a high-end Mexican restaurant. Citing an email from chef and partner Philip Speer, Erales was discharged because of “repeated violations of our policies and for behavior in conflict with our values.” No further details were given at the time.

repeated violations” of restaurant policies — claimed the $250,000 grand prize.Bravo’s Portland, Oregon-based finale of the show’s 18th season featured Erales, 40, being crowned the winner, with fellow Texas chef Dawn Burrell from Houston and Shota Nakajima from Seattle as runners-up.It was announced that Erales was competing on “Top Chef” in February 2021.

Viewers of “Top Chef” recently watched Gabe Erales crowned champion of the show’s 18th season.

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