repeated violations” of restaurant policies — claimed the $250,000 grand prize.Bravo’s Portland, Oregon-based finale of the show’s 18th season featured Erales, 40, being crowned the winner, with fellow Texas chef Dawn Burrell from Houston and Shota Nakajima from Seattle as runners-up.It was announced that Erales was competing on “Top Chef” in February 2021.
However, as the season progressed, rumors started cooking that he was canned from the Mexican eatery for violating restaurant policy on harassment and discrimination.
Some social media watchdogs were not impressed after discovering the distasteful controversy.One outraged fan said, “OK but for real #topchef not addressing Gabe being fired from his job and the allegations against him AT.
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