The Taste (ARD/Joyn): star chef's comment and episode 2 elimination trend in Germany
What happened
"The Taste" is a cooking competition show. Trending coverage in Germany focuses on a remark by a star chef on the show and on which contestant is reported to leave in episode 2.
When it started
The available headlines do not give exact air dates. The Joyn headline refers to the 2026 season and episode 2.
How it spread
According to a WEB.DE headline, a star chef complained on the show, saying he did not want anything that "stinks through" ("Möchte nichts, was weiterstinkt"). According to a Joyn headline, the contestant Burkhard, a retiree, is out after episode 2.
Why it matters
Viewers are following the show's weekly eliminations and the judges' reactions. The sources provided do not say more about the context or the wider reaction.