Chef Robert Irvine Challenges Michelle Obama Critics: ‘She Cares About Kids’

June 13 2012, Published 1:15 p.m. ET
By Alexis Tereszcuk - Breaking Celebrity News Entertainment Editor
Food Network celebrity chef Robert Irvine can turn a failing restaurant into a success in two days with just $10,000 but now he’s taking on an even bigger challenge – trying to get America’s kids healthy and he’s working with the oft-criticized First Lady Michelle Obama to make that happen.
“In my opinion Michelle Obama is one of the most amazing people. As a human being she is so passionate about kids and well being. I like that,” the Restaurant Impossible star exclusively told Breaking Celebrity News.
“I’m not into politics,” he admitted. “I’m into helping children eat well. It’s not political what she’s doing. She’s showing underprivileged children who don’t have healthy stores anywhere near their neighborhood, that don’t have the money to buy good food ho