The episode of Ici Tout Commence airing on April 21, 2025 (Episode 1158), delivers a shocking and tragic turning point: Doria is found dead, sending shockwaves through the institute and igniting a storm of questions about what really happened—and who might be responsible.
The day begins on a deceptively normal note. Vic, seemingly making progress in her recovery, is preparing an ambitious dessert recipe for the Easter menu. But her behavior, as always, is tinged with discomfort and unspoken tension. She complains of a sharp pain under her arms—likely inflamed lymph nodes—but brushes it off, encouraged by Doria who tries to reassure her it’s nothing serious. Yet, this pain may be a symptom of something much darker brewing beneath the surface.
Meanwhile, the campus is buzzing with the usual chaos. Gaspar initiates the Easter egg hunt at the institute with a twist: the winner gets a private lesson with the prestigious Chef Emmanuel Tessier. Ambition quickly outweighs ethics, as Tom steals Naël’s eggs in a desperate attempt to claim the prize. Jasmine calls him out, but the game continues—highlighting how ruthless competition can distort values, even in a place built on passion and precision.
Tensions are also mounting in the kitchens. Vic has tweaked her Easter dessert recipe, a move met with skepticism. She’s added coconut and cashews—risky alterations that could backfire spectacularly. But when Chef Tessier tastes it, he’s floored. The result is unexpected brilliance, and he even encourages Vic to apply for the master’s program next year. It’s a moment of triumph… but fleeting.
Elsewhere, relationships are shifting. Hortense is relieved to finally be on good terms with Vic again, and their renewed bond is palpable as they collaborate in the kitchen. Yet this harmony feels fragile—something about Vic’s behavior continues to suggest that she’s hiding deeper pain.
Doria, on the other hand, is fighting her own battles. Accused of making insensitive remarks about Coline’s weight and nutrition, she’s facing backlash that adds fuel to long-standing tensions. Rose intervenes, but Vic downplays the incident. Despite defending Doria publicly, Coline remains skeptical, and the wounds run deeper than they appear.
In a quietly heartbreaking moment, Doria reaches out to her estranged mother, leaving her a voicemail for her birthday. She tries to sound strong, telling her mother she bears no grudge over the trial, but there’s a crack in her voice when she says she’ll prove both her parents wrong—because she didn’t kill Anne, her sister. It’s a stunning revelation that reframes everything we thought we knew about Doria. The shadows of that unresolved tragedy are still looming large in her life—and perhaps, they’ve finally caught up to her.
Then, in a twist no one saw coming, Doria’s body is discovered.
The scene isn’t detailed in this segment, but the impact is immediate and devastating. The woman who’d just declared she was going to clear her name, to reclaim her life, is now gone. And everyone—especially Vic—is left reeling. The implications are massive. Was it suicide, brought on by guilt and emotional exhaustion? Or was someone trying to silence her before she uncovered a deeper truth about her sister’s death?
Vic, who had been relying on Doria for guidance and support during her illness, now finds herself alone again—and worse, possibly entangled in whatever caused Doria’s untimely end. Was it a coincidence that Doria dismissed Vic’s complaints of pain earlier that day? Or did she suspect something and choose to say nothing?
Gaspar and Tessier continue with the institute’s regular programming, but there’s a heavy silence in the halls now. The egg hunt, the culinary competitions, the class elections—all of it feels meaningless in the shadow of such a loss. Malik, Jim, and Léonard, initially concerned with internship deadlines and chef politics, are now faced with something far more serious: a possible murder inside their school.
As the episode closes, the emotional threads are fraying. Vic’s health is deteriorating. Her secret is no longer safe. And with Doria gone, the only person who truly understood the weight of what she was carrying has vanished. At the same time, Doria’s voicemail to her mother hangs in the air like a ghost: “I’m going to prove I didn’t kill Anne.”
Did someone else know the truth? Was Doria getting too close to it? And if so, did that cost her her life?
The questions will haunt the institute long after this day. In Ici Tout Commence, every recipe hides a story, every scar has a past—and now, every whisper could lead to a killer.