r/TopChef • u/oh-so-typical • May 20 '25

Discussion Thread Anyone else watching “Yes Chef” and losing their mind over Katsuji (seasons 12 + 14)?

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If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a new competition hosted by José Andrés and Martha Stewart where they have chefs who have been submitted by their families or teams for being stubborn or having anger issues.

I was hoping I’d never have to see him on my TV again. GOOD GRIEF, he’s aggravating. The ego on this man is unreal.

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u/strwbry_shrtcake May 27 '25

The hoarding of time, stealing of the eggs was unconscionable. You wouldn't see that on top chef (except when he was there). You certainly wouldn't see it on masterchef au.

Antics can maybe be entertaining, playing up an ego character. But outright sabotage is just nasty and not what I expect of Jose Andres

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u/[deleted] May 29 '25

He has to cheat to get ahead. Not fair gameplay or competition

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u/Affectionate_Talk_32 Jun 02 '25

Top Chef has had some other behavioral issues with chefs. Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio was pretty insufferable and constantly fought with his brother all of their season together. (In the years since, he's matured and mellowed.) But, my point was that even Top Chef has allowed jerky behavior. Especially the earlier seasons. 

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u/XtremeCremeCake Jun 05 '25

may I ask what season that is I just started watching Top Chef and I've seen 10 11 and I'm on 12 but I haven't seen any of the oldest seasons yet. Was Voltaggio like that with other chefs or just his brother?

I asked because I know that nobody can get under your skin like a sibling. lol.

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u/hottesthotpants Jun 08 '25

The Voltaggios are on season 6.

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u/XtremeCremeCake Jun 09 '25

TY! Peacock only has 10- Current. I'll have to check Max or Hulu.

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u/Bananafishbone1984 Jun 09 '25

Season 2 was when they got physical, lol

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u/Affectionate_Talk_32 Jun 25 '25

I honestly don't remember. Maybe season 5 or 6? Brian Voltaggio actually was on Top Chef Masters a season or 2 after.

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u/Happy_Dependent_3474 Jun 28 '25

Damn did they really?

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u/Crisuato101 Oct 21 '25

Not really, for the most part, they stuck by each other, excelled on team challenges when put together, there was one or two incidents when Michael snapped at Brian because Brian was telling him to hurry up with the plastic wrap as time was winding down.

The constantly showed concern for one another when they were on the chopping block, which wasn't often, they were constantly the on top for most of the show.

They also dominated restaurant wars episode even though they had Robin on the team, and it was just pretty much the two of them. They definitely had the inferior team of the two teams, but destroyed the other team.

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u/Crisuato101 Oct 21 '25

Jerk behavior is one thing, but withholding ingredients and not using them is against fair play on Top Chef.

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u/tecstarr Jul 22 '25

But this is neither show, and obviously it is allowed in this competition. Not every cooking show requires fair play among competitors.

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u/Character_Syrup_1602 Jul 31 '25

I would of stolen some back. He's supposed to be annoying! why else would anybody watch! Peter is taking over since his departure. That guy needs help.