Jean Imbert, a renowned French chef and former winner of the culinary competition Top Chef, is under investigation following allegations of domestic violence. The inquiry was initiated by the Versailles prosecutor's office after Lila Salet, an ex-companion and former actress, filed a complaint on August 19, 2025, accusing Imbert of physical and psychological abuse, including alleged incidents of slapping and sequestration during a 2013 trip to Florence. Salet's complaint also mentions threats of suicide by Imbert. She is one of four ex-companions who have accused the chef of domestic violence. Imbert's legal representatives have denied the allegations, describing the accounts as biased and inconsistent, citing social media timelines that contradict the sequestration claim. Despite the denials, Imbert announced on August 27, 2025, via Instagram that he would step back from his restaurant operations amid the ongoing investigation. The case has drawn significant media attention in France, highlighting the serious nature of the accusations and the chef's prominent public profile.