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Chef Guy Gamzo Joins 'Chef Games' as New Judge and Mentor Replacing Yossi Shitrit
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Chef Guy Gamzo joins Channel 13's "Chef Games" as judge and mentor, replacing Yossi Shitrit who left for Keshet's "MasterChef."
- 01Guy Gamzo replaces Yossi Shitrit as judge and mentor on Channel 13's "Chef Games."
- 02Gamzo currently runs three Tel Aviv restaurants: Helena, Asa, and Chakoli.
- 03The new season promises a significant refresh in all aspects of the show.
- 04Yossi Shitrit left after eight years to join Keshet's "MasterChef."
- 05Shitrit will join judges Israel Aharoni, Ruti Brodach, Haim Cohen, and Eyal Shani.
- 06Filming for the new "MasterChef" season will begin soon.
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