Oleksandr Zubko, who won the 16th season of the culinary show MasterChef, shared news about his life for the first time after being mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Following the announcement of his conscription two months ago, the pastry chef responded to numerous questions from fans about his condition and new challenges.
This is reported by Finway
First impressions and adaptation to the army
On Instagram, Zubko admitted that adapting to military life is not easy. However, he tries to focus on the positive aspects and work on himself, which helps him stay in a good mood. The winner of the show emphasized that many people are concerned about his well-being and whereabouts, for which he expressed gratitude to everyone who supports and cares for him.
“I’ll be honest, it’s not always easy, but right now I don’t want to delve into it too much. I’m just working on myself, trying to accept myself. Noticing only the positive in this world,” said the winner of MasterChef.
Zubko added that he is in a normal state and is fulfilling tasks for the benefit of the country. He also shared photos of an army sandwich and mentioned that even in field conditions, he managed to prepare his signature profiteroles for his comrades.
Mobilization and new experiences
Back in mid-March, Oleksandr announced his decision to join the Ukrainian army. According to him, life changed dramatically after the finale of the show: he underwent military training, immersed himself in a new field, and faced numerous challenges. However, despite all the difficulties, Zubko continues to serve and overcome new challenges.
Oleksandr also thanked everyone for their support during this difficult time. His story inspires many fans, as even in tough conditions, he does not lose his optimism and strives to remain useful to the country.
Oleksandr Zubko, photo: Instagram