Cyril Lignac papa hen: the chef reveals rare images of his son Léo and his partner Déborah for Mother’s Day

An essential figure in the kitchen, chef Cyril Lignac shares few images of his private life. In a relationship for almost ten years with his partner Déborah – with whom he welcomed a little boy named Léo in 2022 – the pastry chef preserves his privacy.

However, on the occasion of Mother’s Day, the former member of the jury of Top Chef reversed the trend. On Instagram, the chef shared rare images of his other half and their child. Touching photos and videos that melted the Web in no time.

Cyril Lignac shares never-before-seen images of his partner Déborah and their son Léo

This May 31, it was an emotional time for Cyril Lignac. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, the expert judge of Best Pastry Chef shared adorable snaps of his family. Rare images of his sweetheart Déborah, their son Léo and his mother Janine, who died in 2014, which accentuate the singularity of this pretty post. “Happy Day to the best mother and to all mothers“, wrote the chef in description.

In this carousel filled with tenderness, Cyril Lignac shares moments of life full of sweetness : from the little blonde head who offers a bouquet of flowers to her mother to pregnant Déborah, including a sublime portrait of the chef’s mother, smiling and luminous, it pays homage to all mothers. In the comments, hearts are heavy: “Happy Mother’s Day and be very happy with your family.“, “Very very beautiful video thank you for this magnificent sharing my sublime great chef Cyril, of your little prince Léo with his sublime mother“, writes his community. A real wave of love!

Cyril Lignac: his declaration of love to his mother Janine, who died in 2014

In 2014, Cyril Lignac faced the greatest tragedy of his life: the loss of his mother Janine. A heartbreak with which he has tried to live for more than ten years. “We hit where it could hurt the most. And that, we never get over it In fact” explained Mercotte’s accomplice in 2022 in the show In apart broadcast on Canal+.

A real heartbreak for the chef who was one with his mother.”My mother built me, it’s my base, my DNA” said Cyril Lignac to our colleagues Our Time in 2021 before adding: “When I told my mother that I wanted to become a cook, she had tears in her eyes. And she wasn’t wrong, moms have a sixth sense…“

During the exchange, Déborah’s companion revealed the tender promise he had made to his mother. “It was a birthday card we had written for his 40th birthday, it was hanging on the wall. I wrote there: “I will revolutionize French cuisine.” I was barely 20 years old… Through these words, I wanted to please her and tell her that I was going to fight to make her proud of me. Looking back, that makes me smile.“An oath that will guide his career.