Chef Adjepong Accused of Violating Restraining Order

Top Chef personality Eric Adjepong reportedly violated a restraining order filed by his ex-wife, Janell Mack, in January 2025. The order, effective until February 4, 2025, prohibited any contact. Shortly after its issuance, Adjepong allegedly asked Mack to FaceTime him via the OurFamilyWizard app, a court-mandated communication tool used during their divorce. This led to a court summons, though the alleged violation was later dismissed. Adjepong's attorney stated the court recognized the app as the required communication method, which conflicted with the protective order.

Adjepong later posted on Instagram about maintaining integrity during difficult times, asserting his choice of truth over rhetoric. Meanwhile, Janell Mack stated on Instagram that their daughter was granted a protective order because she bravely spoke out against someone who should have been a trusted adult. The specifics leading to Mack's initial protective order remain unclear. The pair were married from 2017 to 2021 and share a 7-year-old daughter, Lennox.

In a related development, the couple's daughter, Lennox, successfully obtained a year-long protective order in July 2026. This followed accusations of sexual abuse, which were reported to Child and Family Services and subsequently Washington D.C. police. While the police found no probable cause, a Howard County, Maryland judge issued the final protective order on July 10, 2026. Adjepong, through his attorney, stated he is abiding by this order and hopes for private resolution for their daughter's well-being.