Sharp Conflict Over Jonathan Roshfeld Joins 'Chef Games' Threatens New Season Start

A severe crisis has emerged in the production of the Israeli cooking show "Chef Games" due to the planned addition of chef Jonathan Roshfeld to the judging panel. The conflict arose after the decision to replace longtime judge Mosheek Rot with Roshfeld, who previously appeared on "MasterChef" but left amid tensions on set. Veteran judge Assaf Granit strongly opposed this move and engaged in direct talks with Asaf Rappaport, the prospective owner of the Reshet network involved in the decision-making process. Despite Granit's objections, Rappaport pushed forward with Roshfeld's inclusion.

The tensions escalated during a preparation day for the upcoming season's filming, which included Roshfeld, Guy Gamzu, Miri Bohadana, and the show's editor. Sources familiar with the situation described a very tense atmosphere and indicated that the disagreements within the judges' panel are deeper than initially thought. One insider commented, "The atmosphere was tough that day. Things cannot continue like this. There is too much opposition to the new changes."

As a result of the internal strife, the scheduled filming planned for the end of the month faces potential delays, putting the launch of the new season at risk. The production team is currently grappling with how to resolve the dispute to proceed with the show.