Celebrity chefs

They’re the famous faces known for dominating in the kitchen.

But this year, these chefs have come under fire for all the wrong reasons.

While A Current Affair maintains our story does not suggest that Manu Fidel didn't pay his staff or subcontractors, Manu provided us with this statement:

“I have always paid my staff their full wages and entitlements on time. In addition, I have always paid all contractors and suppliers used by me or my business in a timely manner."