Assaf Granit Breaks Silence on Moshik Roth's Dismissal from Game of Chefs
Chef Assaf Granit opened up about Moshik Roth's controversial dismissal from "Game of Chefs," discussing production changes, his friendship with Roth, and new ownership at Reshet 13.
The high-profile dismissal of Moshik Roth from the new season of "Game of Chefs" continues to make headlines, particularly regarding Assaf Granit's failure to fight for Roth's retention, as well as the compensation he received in the form of the return of "Kitchen Revolution".
Assaf Granit Breaks Silence on Moshik Roth's Ouster
Businessman and chef Assaf Granit appeared on Ran Boker's podcast, speaking freely about his relationship with Moshik Roth. He noted that the two remain good friends, talking almost every day, and clarified that what was reported as a "reconciliation" at the Israel Bidir Year's Best ceremony was actually a misframing of their relationship. According to Granit, he agreed with the management of Reshet 13 that the format needed refreshing, but emphasized that the final decision regarding the panel of chefs rests solely with the network.
The show is my baby and I've been doing it for over ten years... so should I just throw all of that into the trash? — Assaf Granit
Behind the Scenes at Reshet 13
Granit admitted that the thought of walking away crossed his mind when Roth was fired, but ultimately decided against it. He pointed out that around 200 people work on the production at various stages, making it a massive collaborative effort. Granit also touched upon the difficult circumstances surrounding the launch of the new season, which saw major shifts including a new producer, a new head editor, and new ownership at Reshet 13, confirming that a lengthy conversation took place with Assaf Rappaport to smooth things over after Roth's departure.
