Andre Rush Explained
Andre Rush is an American celebrity chef and military veteran. He worked in the White House as a Chef for four administrations. Rush, a retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Army, gained attention for his large biceps and muscular physique.[1] [2]
Biography
Early life and education
Rush grew up in Columbus, Mississippi.[3] He played football in the position of running back at Lee High School in Columbus. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Trident University International and an associate degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Central Texas College.[4]
Culinary career
Rush enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1993. He has been deployed overseas several times, and served as a trainer in hand-to-hand combat and food service. In 1997, Rush began to work as a chef at the White House. He has served the presidential administrations of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump.[5] [6] He worked at the White House part-time while simultaneously working at The Pentagon.[7] He was in the gym of the Pentagon when it was hit during the September 11, 2001 attacks, and chose to volunteer for combat duties afterwards. Rush was a member of the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team.
In June 2018, Rush received fame when he was photographed by CNN reporter Kate Bennett and Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama preparing a Ramadan meal for a White House dinner. The photo of him cooking on the White House lawn during the annual White House Iftar dinner circulated on Twitter, and subsequently went viral.[8] [9] Later that year, he signed a deal to produce a television show entitled Chef in the City.[10] He has since left his job as a White House chef.
In 2020, Rush attended the opening of a Salvation Army in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, whereupon they gave him a celebration of service award.[11]
In 2023, Rush starred in Kitchen Commando, a show about helping struggling restaurants in the DMV Area. It was produced by Gordon Ramsay and premiered on Tubi.[12]
Fitness
Rush is known for his physique and large 24 inch arms that gave him notoriety on social media. As a high school senior he reportedly could bench press 350lb while weighing just 150lb. In 2010, he was reported to be able to bench press 605lb.[13] Rush states 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 die by suicide every day.[14] [15]
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.[16] Some of his claims were received with skepticism by the professional bodybuilding community.[17]
Personal life
Rush's older brother, Ricky, died of lung cancer in 2016. Rush has been outspoken about the necessity of cancer screening.[18]
In addition to cooking, Rush's other pursuits include ice carving, motivational speaking and life coaching.
External links
Notes and References
- News: Panetta. Grace. 2018-06-07. The internet is going nuts over this insanely buff White House chef who could be a bodybuilder. 2020-06-06. Business Insider France. fr. 2020-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606172020/https://www.businessinsider.fr/us/twitter-reacts-to-andre-rush-buff-white-house-chef-2018-6. live.
- News: 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. live. April 2, 2021. November 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181118133521/https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/this-is-the-buff-white-house-chef-he-uses-cooking-to-save-soldiers-lives/275-614057434.
- News: Plair. Zack. November 11, 2018. Muscle-bound chef has served 4 presidential administrations. Associated Press. live. April 4, 2021. April 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210404155457/https://apnews.com/article/55aab620394d42f2aea30cda42d804db.
- Web site: About Chef Andre Rush. 5 April 2021. chefrush.com.
- News: Dickerson. Karma. September 3, 2019. Former White House Chef Visits Saint John's in Sacramento. Fox 40. live. April 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210402132312/https://fox40.com/news/former-white-house-chef-visits-saint-johns-in-sacramento/. April 2, 2021.
- News: Minutaglio. Rose. 2018-07-19. Meet the Jacked White House Chef With 24-Inch Biceps. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606172021/https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a22142860/andre-rush-white-house-chef-fitness-routine-interview/. 2020-06-06. 2020-06-06. Men's Health. en-US.
- News: Bringing 'guns' to the White House: Muscle-bound Columbus native and chef has served four presidential administrations. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606172023/https://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=69649. 2020-06-06. 2020-06-06. The Commercial Dispatch.
- News: Feldberg. Sarah. June 17, 2019. Meet Andre Rush, the White House Chef with the Viral Biceps. EN. Yahoo News. Food & Wine. live. 6 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20210404155508/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/meet-andre-rush-white-house-152252487.html. 4 April 2021.
- News: Watkins. Billy. December 6, 2018. This Mississippi-born chef stayed true to himself. Now he cooks for President Trump.. live. 2020-06-06. The Clarion Ledger. en. 2021-04-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20210404082112/https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2018/12/06/chef-andre-rush-columbus-ms-native-cooks-trump-white-house/2081699002/.
- News: 2018-10-02. White House Chef and Combat Veteran Andre Rush Has Signed a Deal to Produce 'Chef in the City'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606173241/https://www.usveteransmagazine.com/2018/10/white-house-chef-veteran-andre-rush-signed-deal-produce-chef-city/. 2020-06-06. 2020-06-06. US Veterans and Military Magazine. en-US.
- News: August 7, 2020. Salvation Army of Harrisburg celebrates worship center. en-US. WHTM-TV. Nexstar Media Group. live. 2021-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210227215518/https://www.abc27.com/community/salvation-army-of-harrisburg-celebrates-worship-center-anniversary/. 2021-02-27.
- News: Sidman . Jessica . Former White House Chef Andre Rush Saves DC Restaurants in Kitchen Commando . 18 June 2023 . Washingtonian . 13 February 2023.
- News: Wiggins. F.M.. March 9, 2010. This Chef is All meat. The Progress-Index. April 4, 2021.
- News: November 12, 2018. Meet the White House chef who does 2,222 pushups a day. WUSA9. live. April 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121122027/https://www.wusa9.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-washington/meet-the-white-house-chef-who-does-2222-pushups-a-day/65-8310701. November 21, 2020.
- News: July 4, 2018. White House chef Andre Rush flexes his viral biceps for veterans this Fourth of July. en. Good Morning America. ABC News Internet Ventures. live. 2020-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606172022/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/white-house-chef-andre-rush-flexes-viral-biceps-56348545. 2020-06-06.
- News: Ocampo. Joshua. 18 March 2021. 'Jacked Chef' Andre Rush Eats Up to 10,000 Calories a Day. 29 March 2021. Men's Health. 22 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210322071701/https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a35864365/andre-rush-diet-exercise-routine/. live.
- News: Odrljin . Goran . White House Chef Rush Eats Up To 10.000 Calories Per Day! . 5 April 2021 . Fitness Volt . 24 March 2021.
- News: Iconic Supermodel Veronica Webb and Celebrity Chef Andre Rush Urge Those at Risk to Get Screened for Lung Cancer (Sponsored by Merck) . 18 June 2023 . Ebony . 16 June 2023.
