“There’s real issues there” — Yes! Chef fans call out Chef Peter’s behaviour on the show

Chef Peter Richardson from Yes! Chef | Image via Instagram/ @peteys_cooking
Chef Peter Richardson from Yes! Chef | Image via Instagram/ @peteys_cooking

In Yes! Chef episode 5, tensions reached a boiling point when Chef Peter Richardson had what many are describing as a full-blown meltdown during service. Peter reached a breaking point in the episode due to increasing stress, which had previously increased tension over team performance and kitchen chemistry. He cut the line abruptly, yelled at the competitors, and produced an environment so intense that even the judges appeared surprised.

Peter's outburst wasn't a one-time slip. Viewers have caught glimpses of his passionate demeanor and high-stakes leadership style throughout the season. Some thought his interactions with contestants were overly harsh, while others praised his culinary prowess and accuracy. The tension peaked in Episode 5 when Peter's feelings appeared to overpower his capacity for effective leadership. There was a noticeable change in the energy in the kitchen, and his fellow chefs were clearly impacted.

Fans took to social media after the episode aired to express their opinions, and they didn't hold back. From deeper discussions about respect in the kitchen to worries about his temperament, reactions to Peter's behavior have been loud and divided. Some feel that his passion is being misunderstood, while others think it has gone too far.

A viewer of Yes! Chef posted on X,

"I’ve never seen such anger and out of control behavior. Peter is 23. There is no excuse for his abusive behavior. That kind of anger is intimidating and has no place anywhere. I don’t know how he was brought up but there’s real issues there. #YesChef"

An admirer shared on social media,

"Peter is definitely in need of a intervention and therapy. I would be afraid of him around sharp things, he is clearly suffering. #YesChef"
"I agree. #Peter is out of control. I would never hire this guy or have him in a kitchen. High odds that he’s abusive at home. #YesChef," a tweet read.

More fans of Yes! Chef called out Peter on social media for his meltdown.

A netizen expressed,

"#yeschef Peter is a little b*tch. He deserved to go home."
"Peter really needs some psychological help. #YesChef," a comment read.

I just can't take it anymore" — Chef Peter Richardson goes through a meltdown in Yes! Chef Season 1 Episode 5

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In season 1 episode 5, Chef Peter Richardson was finally confronted by the pressure that shows like Yes! Chef have to offer. In a dramatic moment that startled contestants and spectators alike, Peter lost his temper halfway through an already stressful cookery challenge. During service, his anger erupted into a visible breakdown that interrupted the team's workflow.

Peter admitted, “I get to a point of frustration where I just can’t take it anymore, I just, like, snap.”

His ability to lead under duress was called into question by the meltdown. His exit gave fans all the more reason to flood social media with their opinion on the chef.


Watch episodes of Yes! Chef on NBC.

Edited by Ayesha Mendonca