Chef Moshik Roth Opens Up on Painful Exit from Israeli TV Show and New Culinary Venture

Moshik Roth, renowned Israeli chef and former star of the TV show "MasterChef Israel," has shared his emotional journey following his unexpected departure from the program. Roth, who moved from the Netherlands to Israel and founded the country’s most expensive restaurant, "&Moshik," revealed that he learned about his exit from the show through media reports rather than directly from the producers. This lack of communication left him and his wife, Shiran, deeply hurt and disappointed, particularly with fellow chef and longtime colleague Assaf Granit, whom they believe knew about the decision beforehand but did not inform Roth.

Roth recounted the emotional toll of the situation, describing a night of loss and helplessness, but also his resolve to move forward, emphasizing that television is not his primary profession. His wife Shiran expressed strong criticism of the network’s handling of the dismissal, calling it disrespectful and unfair, especially since Roth had recently adjusted his schedule for upcoming shoots. She accused the network of orchestrating a deliberate surprise and expressed personal disappointment in Granit for not supporting Roth.

Despite the setback, Roth continues to focus on his high-end restaurant in Tel Aviv, which operates with Michelin-star standards and offers a fixed-price menu of 950 shekels per diner. The restaurant employs 24 staff members for just 20 guests, sustained partly by advance bookings from partners who pre-purchase meals. Roth also shared his personal health transformation, having lost half his body weight from 208 to 106 kilograms due to fears of not being there for his children. Balancing his demanding culinary career with family life remains a challenge.

Looking ahead, Roth is working on a thriller book and a secret TV format, signaling his intent to remain active in the public eye despite his departure from "MasterChef."