Chefs Yossi Shitrit and Assaf Granit Maintain Intense Rivalry
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Chef Yossi Shitrit revealed his ongoing competitive relationship with fellow chef Assaf Granit, which extends to playful exchanges and even who sends weekly greetings first. Shitrit recently moved from "Game of Chefs" to "Master Chef," intensifying the rivalry between the shows. Despite the competition, Granit sent Shitrit a congratulatory gift, and Shitrit confirmed their friendship remains strong and the move was professional.
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- Chefs Yossi Shitrit and Assaf Granit maintain a playful rivalry, even competing over sending weekly greetings.
- Yossi Shitrit recently moved from "Game of Chefs" to join "Master Chef" as a judge.
- Assaf Granit sent Yossi Shitrit a congratulatory gift following his move to a rival show.
- Shitrit stated that his professional move did not harm his friendship with Granit.
- The competition between the two cooking shows is seen as beneficial to the industry.
Chef Yossi Shitrit revealed the ongoing, intense rivalry he shares with fellow chef Assaf Granit, even after Shitrit's move from "Game of Chefs" on Reshet 13 to "Master Chef" on Keshet 12. Speaking on the "Tiragu" podcast, Shitrit described their competition extending to trivial matters, such as who sends the first "good week" greeting. Granit, according to Shitrit, used to win this by sending his greetings early due to his morning training routine. To gain an advantage, Shitrit now sends his greeting on Wednesdays, playfully stating he "lights him up" by doing so.
This competitive dynamic has been evident in past interactions. In January, Granit shared an exchange with Shitrit following a "Game of Chefs" episode, where they playfully taunted each other about their achievements and gym workouts. Shitrit even claimed he could lift Granit, who in turn teased Shitrit about his training.
A significant professional shift occurred in May when Shitrit left Reshet 13 to join "Master Chef" on Keshet 12 as a judge, alongside Haim Cohen, Ruti Broudo, Eyal Shani, and Israel Aharoni. This move intensified the competition between the two cooking shows.
Despite the professional rivalry, Granit sent Shitrit a bouquet of flowers with a congratulatory note signed by himself and his son Leo, expressing pride in Shitrit's move. Shitrit initially shared this gesture on Instagram but later removed the post. The transition also sparked a comment from Haim Cohen, who contrasted the "dictatorship" on "Game of Chefs" with the "democracy" among judges on "Master Chef." Granit responded by emphasizing Shitrit remains a close friend and that the competition benefits the culinary industry.
Shitrit later clarified in an interview with Guy Pines that his move was purely professional and did not harm his relationship with Granit. He stated they discussed it beforehand, and Granit offered his full support.