Tomasz Jakubiak gained huge recognition thanks to culinary television programs. Undoubtedly, it brought him the greatest recognition “MasterChef”. Kucharz initially appeared in the format as a special guest, and then joined the program's jury. In 2023, he could be seen in the “regular” “MasterChef”, and this spring he assessed the participants in “MasterChef Teens”. However, as fans of Tomasz Jakubiak certainly know, the culinary expert is currently focused on treating and struggling with a serious disease.
“MasterChef Teens” returns to the air. TVN informs about Tomasz Jakubiak
Tomasz Jakubiak he suffers from a rare cancer, which he informed his fans on social media. During this difficult time, the chef can count on the support of loved ones, fans, but also colleagues. November 26 TVN announced that filming for the second edition of the “MasterChef Teens” program has started. According to the Instagram post, so far the participants will be judged by two jurors from the previous season. “Get ready for culinary emotions, inspiring dishes and unforgettable moments! Dorota Szel±gowska and Michel Moran will once again evaluate young and talented chefs,” we read in the entry. The station also briefly mentioned Tomasz Jakubiak.
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Tomasz Jakubiak is undergoing chemotherapy. He says openly how he feels
Tomasz Jakubiak talks openly about struggling with the disease. The cook even decided to invite the cameras of “Dzień Dobry TVN” to they accompanied him to the hospital during subsequent chemotherapy. – Chemistry is divided into stages that you go through. The first is a stage shame and not accepting that you are taking this chemotherapy. At least that's how it was for me – he reported in the program. Tomasz Jakubiak added that each subsequent chemotherapy becomes an increasing burden for him. – I'm much more afraid of all chemotherapy now. They make me vomit a lot and make my body very weak, he confessed. The “MasterChef” juror also emphasized that he has great support from his wife, Anastazja. – He is constantly leafing through books, sitting at night and reading, constantly looking for new solutions, writing with doctors all over the world, sending tests everywhere, ordering consultations. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for my wife, he emphasized.