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In 2020, Rush attended the opening of a [[The Salvation Army|Salvation Army]] whereupon they gave him a celebration of service award.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-08|title=Salvation Army of Harrisburg celebrates worship center|url=https://www.abc27.com/community/salvation-army-of-harrisburg-celebrates-worship-center-anniversary/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-02|website=[[ABC27]]|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-02-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227215518/https://www.abc27.com/community/salvation-army-of-harrisburg-celebrates-worship-center-anniversary/}}</ref>
In 2020, Rush attended the opening of a [[The Salvation Army|Salvation Army]] whereupon they gave him a celebration of service award.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-08|title=Salvation Army of Harrisburg celebrates worship center|url=https://www.abc27.com/community/salvation-army-of-harrisburg-celebrates-worship-center-anniversary/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-02|website=[[ABC27]]|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-02-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227215518/https://www.abc27.com/community/salvation-army-of-harrisburg-celebrates-worship-center-anniversary/}}</ref>

== Controversy ==
On 18 March 2021, ''[[Men's Health]]'' published an article and a corresponding [[YouTube]] video featuring Rush detailing his supposed daily routine, which involves sleeping only 3 hours a night, doing 2,222 pushups,and eating between 8,000 to 10,000 calories.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ocampo |first1=Joshua |title='Jacked Chef' Andre Rush Eats Up to 10,000 Calories a Day |url=https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a35864365/andre-rush-diet-exercise-routine/ |website=Men's Health |access-date=29 March 2021 |date=18 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Everything Chef Andre Rush Eats to Maintain 24-Inch Arms {{!}} Eat Like a Celebrity {{!}} Men's Health|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_PbFvQ_8lI|website=YouTube|publisher=Men's Health|language=en|access-date=2021-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Odrljin|first=Goron|date=2021-03-24|title=White House Chef Rush Eats Up To 10.000 Calories Per Day!|url=https://fitnessvolt.com/whitehouse-chef-10-000-calories/|access-date=2021-03-28|website=Fitness Volt|language=en-US}}</ref>

These claims were debunked as impossible by fitness influencers which caused a social media backlash against Rush.
The controversy surrounding his claims intensified when Rush made a post on [[Twitter]] accusing [[International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness|IFBB]] pro bodybuilder [[Greg Doucette (bodybuilder)|Greg Doucette]] of racism after Doucette posted a YouTube video debunking his claims.<ref>{{Citation|last1=Doucette|first1=Greg|title=Chef Rush {{!}}{{!}} How DARE YOU Call ME a RACIST!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQputIJ1W7E|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2021-03-28}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 15:13, 3 April 2021

Andre Rush
Rush at the 35th U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition
Born
Andre Rush

1974 (age 49–50)
Mississippi, United States
Nationality United States
EducationTrident University International
Central Texas College
Culinary Stafford University
Known forChef in the United States Military
Member of the United States Culinary Arts Team
Websitechefrush.com

Andre Rush is a celebrity chef and veteran. He went viral after a photo of him cooking on the White House lawn during the annual White House Iftar dinner circulated on Twitter.[1][2] Rush, a retired Master Sergeant of the US Army, gained attention for his large biceps and muscular physique.[3][4]

Life

Rush speaking at the Washington Redskins 58th annual Welcome Home Luncheon in 2019

Rush was born in the state of Mississippi.[4] He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Trident University International, an associate degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Central Texas College and an associate degree from Culinary Stafford University.[5]

Rush enlisted as active duty in the US Army in 1993. He has been deployed several times, and has served as a trainer in hand-to-hand combat and food service.[5] In 1997, he began to cook at the White House.[6] He has served four different presidential administrations, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.[7][8] He worked at the White House part-time while simultaneously working at The Pentagon.[9]

In 2018, Rush signed a deal to produce a television show entitled Chef in the City.[10]

In addition to cooking, Rush's other pursuits include ice carving, motivational speaking and life coaching.[4]

Fitness

Rush is known for his physique and large 24 inch biceps that gave him notoriety on social media.[4] Although he prepares desserts as part of his job as a chef, he says that he has sworn off them entirely and doesn't eat any himself. He is reported to be able to bench press 650 lbs.[11] He also says he does 2,222 pushups daily as part of the 22 pushup challenge, with the goal to raise awareness for the roughly 22 veterans who commit suicide a day.[12][13]

In 2021, Men's Health published an article featuring Rush's daily routine, which included him eating eight meals a day and up to 10,000 calories.[14]

Awards

Rush was a member of the US Culinary Arts Team, where he won 150 medals and trophies.[5]

Rush holds several US Army awards including Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, MSM Three Leaf, JSCM Two Leaf, ARCOM Two Leaf, AAM 6, JMUA 2, ASUA 1, AGCM 7, NDSM 2, GWTSM 2, KDSM 1, KNOPDR 3, and OSR 2.[5]

In 2020, Rush attended the opening of a Salvation Army whereupon they gave him a celebration of service award.[15]

Controversy

On 18 March 2021, Men's Health published an article and a corresponding YouTube video featuring Rush detailing his supposed daily routine, which involves sleeping only 3 hours a night, doing 2,222 pushups,and eating between 8,000 to 10,000 calories.[16][17][18]

These claims were debunked as impossible by fitness influencers which caused a social media backlash against Rush. The controversy surrounding his claims intensified when Rush made a post on Twitter accusing IFBB pro bodybuilder Greg Doucette of racism after Doucette posted a YouTube video debunking his claims.[19]

References

  1. ^ Feldberg, Sarah (June 17, 2019). "Meet Andre Rush, the White House Chef with the Viral Biceps". Food & Wine. Archived from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. ^ Watkins, Billy. "This Mississippi-born chef stayed true to himself. Now he cooks for President Trump". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  3. ^ Panetta, Grace (2018-06-07). "The internet is going nuts over this insanely buff White House chef who could be a bodybuilder". Business Insider France (in French). Archived from the original on 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  4. ^ a b c d Goncalves, Delia; Hash, James; Sindass, Loriston; Martin Ewing, Samara (November 13, 2018). "This is the Buff White House Chef. He uses cooking to save soldiers' lives". WCNC. Archived from the original on November 18, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d "About Chef Andre Rush". chefrush.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  6. ^ Kravitz, Jamie (25 June 2019). "Viral White House Chef With 24-Inch Biceps (!!) On Which President Has Been The "Best Eater"". Rachael Ray Show. Archived from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  7. ^ Dickerson, Karma (September 3, 2019). "Former White House Chef Visits Saint John's in Sacramento". Fox 40. Archived from the original on April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Minutaglio, Rose (2018-07-19). "Meet the Jacked White House Chef With 24-Inch Biceps". Men's Health. Archived from the original on 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  9. ^ "Bringing 'guns' to the White House: Muscle-bound Columbus native and chef has served four presidential administrations". The Commercial Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  10. ^ "White House Chef and Combat Veteran Andre Rush Has Signed a Deal to Produce 'Chef in the City'│U.S. Veterans Magazine". US Veterans and Military Magazine | A US Veterans News Resource. 2018-10-02. Archived from the original on 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  11. ^ "This Chef is All meat". The Progress-Index. March 9, 2010.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "Meet the White House chef who does 2,222 pushups a day". WUSA9. November 12, 2018. Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "White House chef Andre Rush flexes his viral biceps for veterans this Fourth of July". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  14. ^ Ocampo, Joshua (18 March 2021). "'Jacked Chef' Andre Rush Eats Up to 10,000 Calories a Day". Men's Health. Archived from the original on 22 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Salvation Army of Harrisburg celebrates worship center". ABC27. 2020-08-08. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  16. ^ Ocampo, Joshua (18 March 2021). "'Jacked Chef' Andre Rush Eats Up to 10,000 Calories a Day". Men's Health. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  17. ^ "Everything Chef Andre Rush Eats to Maintain 24-Inch Arms | Eat Like a Celebrity | Men's Health", YouTube, Men's Health, retrieved 2021-03-28
  18. ^ Odrljin, Goron (2021-03-24). "White House Chef Rush Eats Up To 10.000 Calories Per Day!". Fitness Volt. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
  19. ^ Doucette, Greg, "Chef Rush || How DARE YOU Call ME a RACIST!", YouTube, retrieved 2021-03-28
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