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Paris (AFP) — French celebrity chef Jean Imbert said Wednesday he would “step back” from his restaurants after prosecutors opened an investigation into a domestic violence complaint from his former partner.

Lila Salet, a former actor, lodged the complaint on Saturday over incidents that she says took place between 2012 and 2013 when she was in a relationship with the 44-year-old “Top Chef” winner, according to Elle magazine.

Imbert, who rose to fame after winning the reality cooking show and then becoming a social media star, has denied the allegations.

“I have decided to step back from my establishments while the j

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