Joe Bastianich – ifood (Instagram photo)
Back to basics for Joe Bastianich, ready to return to the program that gave him popularity in Italy: MasterChef.
It is a return to the origins Joe Bastianichwho is about to return to the show that introduced him to the world of Italian television years ago.
Master chef is ready to welcome the prodigal son, the anticipation of this event is great, which will see the restaurateur again on the show in which he was the protagonist for eight seasons in a row.
Everyone will remember the farewell, the reasons for which remain obscure for many. Through a long message on his Instagram profile Bastianich had announced his departure to the fans.
But today the feared judge, who has frightened crowds of aspiring chefs with his caustic and often perfidious judgments, returns to rejoice over what has been said.
Joe Bastianich: Returning to MasterChef
4 years have passed since this farewell, which was announced by Joe Bastianich on social media: “This is a year of big changes: I have actually decided to take a break from judging @masterchef_it. Eight years ago, I came to my first edition abroad without knowing how much this program would change my life. It has been a great opportunity where I have worked and met wonderful people, found work colleagues that I respect and can consider friends, and over the years has led me to develop and learn more from the program to show me and my story.”
Although many have hypothesized that his abandonment was instead due to alleged disagreements with colleagues. In fact, the man had made comments in some interviews that showed impatience. Between Cracco defined as “presumptuous”, hairdressers “purist” e.g Cannavacciuolo The idea was widespread because it was so steeped in “Neapolitanism” that he could not understand it when he spoke. And instead Bastianich In the same farewell message he explained: “It was not an easy decision, but I feel that the time has come to dedicate myself to new adventures, especially music, one of my passions since always.” And so it was.
Joe Bastianich when he was a judge on MasterChef – ifood (screen video)
The unexpected news
The wait is over: on Thursday, December 14th, a brand new and sparkling new edition of master chef, Expectations are high, especially because of the names announced in the previews. Including those of Joe Bastianich.
However, it should be noted that he will not be part of the jury again, which remains the same as always or consists of the historian Bruno Barbieri and from the “companions” Giorgio Locatelli And Antonino Cannavacciuolo. Instead, the Italian-American restaurateur will be one of the guest stars alongside a big name in pastry, Maestro Iginio Massari. But still better than nothing.