If you also found Katsuji's exit from Yes, Chef! suspicious, then hop on the boat with me because I've got a theory.

The sudden exit of Chef Katsuji Tanabe from NBC's Yes! Chef during Episode 5 has left both fans and other competitors perplexed.

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