Steven Quipor, aged 32, approached a Kortrijk businessman and fan of the restaurant and said he was in a position to affect the SMS-voting for the programme's final. He also claimed to have ensured the result of last year's final by similar means. Last year's competition was won by the underdog team from Leuven, but Restaurant Dell'Anno has been firm favourite to win since the very first episode.

The businessman finally made a complaint to police after Quipor began issuing threats. The man was questioned by magistrates and his phone and computer seized. He claimed the businessman had agreed to pay for a certain number of SMS votes, and even promised a deposit.