When a former Miss France files a complaint for violence against a well-publicized star chef, the case does not remain confined to the celebrity sections. Behind Alexandra Rosenfeld’s approach targeting Jean Imbert, a 2013 shooting resurfaces.
According to , the former Miss France took legal action in February 2026 for physical and psychological violence that occurred during their relationship in 2013-2014. This is the third complaint against the chef of the Plaza Athénée.
A complaint for violence from Alexandra Rosenfeld against Jean Imbert
Alexandra Rosenfeld’s complaint describes facts that she places during her relationship with Jean Imbert, between 2013 and 2014. Both then hosted together on M6, where the chef took on culinary challenges proposed by Internet users.
This new procedure is added to those of two other women, including the ex-actress Lila Salet, already at the origin of an investigation into spousal violence targeting the star chef. The prosecution will have to decide on the follow-up to be given to all of these files.
The shooting of October 13, 2013 at the heart of the complaint
On October 13, 2013, before a filming, Alexandra Rosenfeld said she received an email from her ex-partner about custody of their daughter. This message would, according to her, have triggered the anger of Jean Imbert, who would have insulted her, grabbed her by the arms then hit her with a headbutt in her dressing room. , she says in , cited by Franceinfo. An x-ray taken the next day suggests and a.
The makeup artist present that day also testifies in the report. She claims that the host’s face was very damaged: According to her, the production asked her to hide the marks to continue filming. , she says, when Alexandra Rosenfeld assures: . The producers of , Mouloud Achour and his associate, claim that she agreed to continue and that they were absent that day.
From media anonymity to Alexandra Rosenfeld’s filing of a complaint
Before this complaint, Alexandra Rosenfeld had testified anonymously in a women’s magazine in April 2025, under another first name. She then spoke on his behalf on Instagram, in August 2025, saying she had experienced a relationship under influence and psychological violence.
Questioned in 2025 in an interview on this scene, Jean Imbert assured that and that he was seeking to, while saying he regretted. The leader disputes the accusations and benefits from the presumption of innocence. For women victims of domestic violence, 3919 offers anonymous and free listening, 24/7, by telephone, chat or messaging, with additional information on the Service-public.fr website.
Why this complaint?
To denounce alleged violence.
What does Alexandra say?
She evokes a whim.
What does Jean Imbert answer?
He disputes the accusations of violence.
