‘Top Chef’ Evaluating John Besh’s Future Amid Sexual Harassment Accusations

Besh has stepped down from his restaurant group in wake of scandal

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Bravo is in the process of determining John Besh’s future with “Top Chef,” a network spokesperson told TheWrap.

The New Orleans-based celebrity chef, known for appearances on Bravo and Food Network, had recently filmed a challenge appearance for an episode on the upcoming season of “Top Chef.”

The episode is currently in post-production, and Bravo is evaluating it, according to the rep.

Besh stepped down from his Besh Restaurant Group on Monday after a report by the Times-Picayune cited numerous current and former employees accusing him and other male employees of sexual harassment.

The famed chef has appeared on “Top Chef,” “Food Network Challenge” and “Iron Chef America.”

This move follows sexual harassment and assault accusations against a number of Hollywood figures, including Harvey Weinstein, now-former Amazon Studios exec Roy Price and filmmaker James Toback.

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