The departure of Michel Sarran has left viewers in awe. He who officiated for seven years as a juror in Top chef was suddenly dismissed in the summer of 2021. In the process, the identity of his replacement was revealed. This is Glenn Viel, a 41-year-old three-starred chef who is already well known since he has repeatedly appeared as a guest in the M6 culinary competition. Today, a few hours before the start of the thirteenth season, the eviction of Michel Sarran is mentioned by his two former acolytes Philippe Etchebest and Hélène Darroze.
Guests of Buzz-TV du Figaro, the two chefs are engaged in this next edition of Top chef. Philippe Etchebest then explains the rumors about a supposed disagreement with Glenn Viel. It is also an opportunity to come back to the departure of the 60-year-old chef from Toulouse. “We regret it… We had a good time, it’s obvious. And that does not prevent us from continuing to exchange together“, says Hélène Darroze, the only woman on the jury.
For his part, the star of Kitchen nightmareanother successful M6 show, believes that “it’s normal for things to move, that’s how it is“.”It’s part of lifehe adds. We ain’t gonna mope constantly“More still, Philippe Etchebest, who arrived at the same time as Michel Sarran in the competition and forged strong bonds of friendship with him, remains sad about his absence but puts things into perspective.”Of course we regretted it. We spoke with Michel. I think that’we have to move on now“, he concludes on the subject.
Finally, questioned on what Glenn Viel brings more than his predecessor, the Bordeaux chef remains correct: “Michel Sarran had his sensitivity, his universe. Glenn Viel has his. We feed on these differences, this is what makes the strength of our profession.“Remember that on the production side of M6, certain qualities were put forward in a more direct way.Glenn Viel is hyper creative and less empathetic than Sarran“, indicated a member of the team to our colleagues from the Parisian last January. For their part, ousted chef and replacement chef are on good terms!