The studio was used to film the Ukrainian version of Master Chef It was subjected to a Russian missile attack on Kyiv. The show's producers said there was severe damage to the studio, but there were no casualties. They added that they are working to keep the next season of the cooking series on track.
Master Chef Ukraine It is produced by StarLight Production in collaboration with local broadcaster STB, which is in turn part of StarLight Media Group. The program's producers said that the pavilion where the famous cooking program was filmed was bombed during a Russian missile attack on November 13.
StarLight has produced four seasons of the cooking competition format since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. In confirming the missile strike, the producer said there were no casualties and pointed to his wartime safety protocols, which include fortifying the production space, adding shelters, and having an independent power source. Pictures of the product show the extent of the damage.
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the Master Chef The format is owned by Banijay Entertainment. Deadline understands that the production and distribution giant will contribute to the cost of rebuilding the production space. Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay Entertainment & Banijay Live, said the company was “grateful to report that no one was harmed in this horrific and untargeted attack.”
In a statement provided to Deadline, Banijay’s boss added: “It is inconceivable that in 2024, a neutral studio space could become the victim of an airstrike, but unfortunately that is the reality for the team; A team that has courageously continued to produce over the past few years, despite the struggle Master Chef Locally, providing entertainment and escapism to many at a time when it is needed most. In keeping with this determination, we hope that the group will be saved, and we will continue to stand with them in solidarity against these inhumane attacks.
The cooking competition has proven popular on STB since it began broadcasting in 2011. Oleksandr Buhutsky, CEO of Starlight Media Group, said the local channel Master Chef The team is now working to get production back up and running and looking for a new location.
“Season fifteen of Ukrainian chef “It will go as planned — a powerful reminder that with partnership and shared values, anything is possible,” Bohutsky said. “We express our deep gratitude to Banjay Right for its true partnership and loyal support, which allows us, even in these difficult times, to create moments of hope and joy for Ukrainians while inspiring new culinary talents.”
