Yossi Shitrit Opens Up About Rivalry and Friendship with Assaf Granit
Chef Yossi Shitrit has revealed quirky details about his ongoing rivalry with fellow star chef Assaf Granit, highlighting their playful competition following Shitrit's move to MasterChef.
The rivalry between renowned Israeli chefs Yossi Shitrit and Assaf Granit continues to captivate the public, with Shitrit recently revealing quirky details about their fierce competitiveness. Appearing on the podcast "Tirgu" by HaPodium, Shitrit shared that their contest extends to trivial matters, such as who is the first to send a weekly blessing.
Shitrit admitted that Granit used to beat him to it because of his early morning workouts, prompting Shitrit to start sending his well-wishes as early as Wednesday. "I play it cool like I am not that competitive," Shitrit explained with a laugh. "He is completely crazy, so I just wind him up and text him on Wednesday."
This playful rivalry recently shifted into the professional spotlight when Shitrit announced his departure from Reshet 13 to join the rival cooking show "MasterChef" on Keshet 12. Known for his work at the restaurants "Hiba" and "Bandit", Shitrit joined a judging panel that includes Haim Cohen, Ruthie Broudo, Eyal Shani, and Israel Aharoni.
Despite the intense competition between the television networks, Granit surprised his long-time friend with a touching gesture, sending him a bouquet of flowers accompanied by a card signed with his son Leo. Although Shitrit initially shared the gesture on Instagram before deleting the story, both chefs have maintained that their personal friendship remains strong despite professional shifts.
