How love changed the life and appearance of the evil chef from "Hell's Kitchen": Konstantin Ivlev

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

In the programs "Hell's Kitchen" and "At the Knives" Konstantin Ivlev sometimes looks like an angry beast. He shouts, breaks dishes, bangs on the table with a club, swears and least of all resembles a person capable of some nice deeds. But, as it turned out, the "Chef of All Russia", as he is called, is also a romantic. He knows how to make unexpected confessions, is ready to talk about love, and his second wife, with whom Konstantin Ivlev got married on Valentine's Day, the chef even forgives her inability to cook.

Non-romantic meeting in the market

In the spring of 2020, the wife of one of the country's most famous chefs, Maria Ivleva, filed for divorce, accusing her husband of treason and treason, which she learned about from the video sent to her. But Konstantin Ivlev himself does not agree with the accusations. In his presentation, the story looks very different. He claims that the acquaintance with Valeria Kudenkova took place after the break with his wife occurred, and he filed for divorce himself after the scandal.

In recent years, when the chef has filmed a lot and traveled around the country, he less and less wanted to return home. He came tired and wanted to rest quietly, but did not meet with understanding from his wife. Even then, it was clear: their marriage, which had lasted more than 20 years, was falling apart. Throughout the year, he honestly tried to keep the family together for the sake of the children, but nothing worked for him. Problems in relations with Maria were growing like a snowball, and as a result, the boss decided to part with his wife.

And once at the market he saw a girl who was recklessly choosing cherries. As Lera Kudenkova herself admits, she tasted the berries right from the tray when a friend drew her attention to Konstantin Ivlev, who was watching her closely. So they met. Later, Konstantin Ivlev admits: the way to his heart did not lie through the stomach at all, for the chosen one in cooking is frankly weak.

Who is she

Before meeting Konstantin Ivlev, Valeria lived a very ordinary life. She was born and raised in the village of Taman in the Temryuk district of the Krasnodar Territory; she received a diploma in economics in Rostov-on-Don. Then she entered the Faculty of Journalism at Moscow State University in order to fulfill her old dream of working as a presenter on television.

She comprehends the basics of the future profession not only in the student audience, but also in practice. True, the girl has little experience so far, in her arsenal there are only a few reviews, which she posts on her page on the social network, and even interviews taken from the participants of "Hell's Kitchen" and Konstantin Ivlev himself.

In addition, Lera Kudenkova helps the chef and proudly admits: her man has many different projects, so she does not have to be bored. Additionally, she takes culinary lessons from Konstantin Ivlev and promotes her blog on Instagram.

The romance of everyday life

Konstantin Ivlev is now 47 years old, Valeria is 28, but for both, the age difference does not matter at all. The cook immediately sensed a loved one in the girl. But what can I say: he fell in love with a spectacular brunette like a boy. He was ready to go through any tests in order to be with her.

Ivlev's divorce from his wife was painful. The former wife was not shy in expressions, accusing Constantine's chosen one of the breakup of the family. The chef himself preferred to remain silent and urged his fans not to pay attention to the stories of the offended woman. Lera, following the example of her lover, also did not comment on what was happening.

After the divorce, Konstantin Ivlev built a house in the Moscow region with an area of 400 square meters, where he moved with Valeria. In the new house, the chef was busy arranging the kitchen, and Lera created her own little corner of her dreams - a dressing room, where everything was tailored to her wishes. form, Konstantin Ivlev made his beloved a marriage proposal. As he himself said, it was an impulse. After all, the more he got to know the girl, the more he liked her.

Lera admits that she is far from ideal: she is emotional, quick-tempered and impudent. At the same time, she remembers for a long time and does not know how to forgive insults, with great difficulty lets new people into her life, but she knows how to be gentle and in a relationship is ready to completely devote herself to her beloved person. But she did not imagine the moment of the marriage proposal at all. The girl saw herself in a beautiful dress in a restaurant, but ended up in a tracksuit with a Mickey Mouse print, without makeup and with an indistinct bun on her head. But what did it matter if the eyes of a loved one shone with happiness, and in his hands he held the cherished ring?

Next to Lera, Konstantin Ivlev literally blossomed. He did not become an adherent of a healthy lifestyle or a vegetarian, like Lera, but he began to eat less fatty, sweet and bread, and besides, he swam in the pool every day and lost 20 kg.

And this is just the beginning

In August 2020, the Chef of All Russia launched its own clothing store, where you can buy clothes and accessories from Konstantin Ivlev himself; on February 12, a new capsule collection was announced. It is clear that the restaurateur is engaged in the development of the design together with Valeria, because he supports all the initiatives of his beloved.

On February 14, 2021, Konstantin Ivlev and Lera Kudenkova legalized their relationship at the Griboyedov registry office in Moscow. The ceremony was very modest, because the main festivities will take place in March in the homeland of the young wife in Taman. There, the spouses plan to get married, and then arrange a wedding according to all Cossack traditions.

In the meantime, the newlyweds enjoy each other's company, make new plans and dream of a long and happy life together. And children, for whom there is already a separate room in their common house.

British colleague Konstantin Ivlev, Gordon Ramsay, decided to become famous as a child. True, he saw himself no less than the second Pele. He actually had chances to become a famous football player, but an unfortunate accident canceled all plans. Nevertheless, he was not going to give up his dream of becoming famous. His path to haute cuisine was not covered with roses, but the methods used by his teachers, Gordon Ramsay later showed it off to the world in his cooking shows.