“I’m doing this for him”: Jean (Top Chef) very moved by evoking the death of his grandfather

In full test of Top BossJean Covillault talks about his family and his deceased grandfather, with whom he had a special bond.

Top Boss double down on this week! This Wednesday, April 19, the culinary competition is packing its bags in the kitchens of the Crillon for a special evening “24 hours in a palace“. The candidates will try to satisfy the very specific requests of the customers in order to bring back the maximum points to their brigade to avoid the eliminatory test. After a first challenge won by Sarika Sor, Jean Covillault hopes to continue the good momentum of the Violets on the second challenge which consists in cooking a whole piece of meat or fish which will then be cut in the dining room. As he prepares a poached sole, Jean indulges in a few confidences.

Top Chef 2023 : the lucky charms of Jean Covillault

“I feel good there. In addition, I have the calbute that my little brother gave me. It’s the ‘Mister President’ boxer shorts. Because, when I was at school, I was the president of the BDE (Student Office, editor’s note). It’s (written) on the buttocks“, he lets go in front of his circumspect competitors by this astonishing revelation.Maybe I won’t strip off at the Crillon. My God !“, he continues with a smile. If this garment gives him confidence, the young man of 25 years also has another gri-gri with him on the contest. “Fortunately, I can count on my grandfather who watches over me and makes sure everything goes smoothly.“, he explains, before taking out of his pocket a red pompom which belonged to his ancestor.He follows me on all the tests, he brought me luck so far“, he continues.

Jean Covillault (Top Chef 14) breaks down in tears when talking about his deceased grandfather

“This contest, I do it with my grandfather. He was someone who was super nice, super inspiring and he died a little early. He was someone who marked me so much in such a short time. I’m so proud today to be here and I hope he’s proud of me. I do this for him too. It’s my lucky charm“, then confesses the candidate, crushing a few tears. A moment rich in emotion to which the merry fellow of the season had not necessarily accustomed us until then.