Jean-Christophe Novelli has said the coronavirus lockdown made him realise he was in denial of his son's severe autism. The famous French chef credits the lockdown to helping him discover the severity of Valentino's condition.
Valentino was diagnosed with autism in 2019, but it seems his dad had no idea just how intense his condition was. The former Hell's Kitchen star, 59, admitted "it's been very challenging" as he isolates with his wife Michelle Kennedy and his three sons Valentino, three, Jean, 11, and Jacques, seven.
Speaking to OK! magazine about their son, Michelle explained how he has noticed a "change to his routine" due to strict stay at home measures.