The news fell on August 31: Michel Sarran will not be part of the next and thirteenth season of Top chef. Cult juror of the M6 culinary competition for seven years, he was the first to be surprised. And for good reason, the production would have warned him with a simple phone call. “When I found out, it made me ache. It was a bit violent. I was not excpecting that at all“, he confided during an interview for The Parisian.
It is now a new face that will go to war against the other brigade leaders Philippe Etchebest, Hélène Darroze and Paul Pairet. Namely Glenn Viel. A personality of choice in the kitchen world because at only 41 years old, he is the youngest three-star chef in France. In 2020, he was even elected “chef of the year” by his friends. Fans of Top chef have already been able to meet him in season 12 when he challenged the candidates. But for now, it is still difficult for them to get used to the idea that he will replace Michel Sarran. The latter, however, wants Glenn Viel to be well received.
“He’s a talented chef. I am thrilled for him. He called me anyway. It was not easy for him, especially after the wave of testimonials from viewers, but I don’t blame him at all“, he assured for Cine TV Review this Friday, December 17. It must be said that Michel Sarran knows all too well what it is to be the new kid on the block. Top chef. “I hope he will remain himself and have the same membership that I was able to have. When I arrived in Top chef, it was myself to replace someone. Now I have turned the page, I prefer to look ahead“.
And Michel Sarran already has several new projects! The famous 60-year-old chef has notably joined the cast ofHere it all begins on TF1 where he plays his own role. An unexpected reconversion which, on the other hand, is temporary.