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Johnbrown · 20/11/2024 20:35

Why is he still on master chef?

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Allthebookszerofucks · 28/11/2024 22:47

There was an even worse one back in 2019, in OK magazine. It was the end of May (I only know this as I read it on holiday 😆) Top marks to anyone who can find it online, I've had a look but couldn't.
I can't remember it all, but he said that he chooses his wife's clothes, that he moved his parents in law in to do all the cooking/cleaning/childcare, that when his son was born he went straight out on an all day bender and spent thousands! He also wouldn't allow the baby to sleep in their bedroom because he wanted them to have 'together time', the grandparents had him in their room, and I'm sure he said that he didn't want his partner to breastfeed so she didn't 🤦‍♀️
It was so awful I couldn't believe what I was reading, I made my husband read it too! And ever since then he has made my skin crawl and I can't watch anything with him on it 🤢

CurlyhairedAssassin · 28/11/2024 22:41

Itsallsostressful · 28/11/2024 20:29

Didn't he tell his strictly partner Aliona he 'goes comando' 🤮 poor woman was very relived looking to be voted off.

To be fair i just watched that clip and it happened in rehearsals when his trousers ripped doing a certain dance move>

he had to move away from her and confessed that it was an akward situation because he wasnt wearing underwear

Motnight · 28/11/2024 22:37

BestestBrownies · 28/11/2024 21:31

I was a contestant on MC about 15ish years ago, and despite being in my early 30's at the time, I still looked like a teenager (relevant - not a stealth brag). I was also the youngest female contestant that episode.

John greeted me like a normal human being, but Eggggg held my handshake for far too long in his clammy little trotter whilst simultaneously grinning and looking me up and down like a hairless hungry butcher's dog eyeing up a fresh steak. I was instantly creeped out and wary.

Filming took two insufferably long days. The whole time, Mastertwat was cracking lewd, dirty jokes that forced innumerable cuts and retakes. By the second day, even the people who had been nervously/politely laughing couldn't take it anymore. It was just Eggggg, guffawing into the void at his own hilarity. The crew's deep dislike for him was palpable.

Completely disillusioned and not wanting to spend a millisecond longer in his company proceed any further in the competition, I made a point of giving Egggg the Paddington hard stare and calling him Craig anytime I had to interact with or refer to him.

Long story short, I threatened to walk out on day #2 when he massively ramped up the sleaze factor, made a nasty 'joke' about the size of another female contestant's nose (which made her cry), and embarrassed us all by association in the professional kitchen, where the actual working Chefs all referred to him as 'That Cunt'.

This was the point where I was reminded that I had signed a contract that forced me to see out the filming of the episode, AND that there was a non-disclosure clause in there too. The BBC have known what he's like, covered for, and encouraged his disgusting 'laddish' behaviour for a VERY long time.

😧😧😧

Forrressstloverr · 28/11/2024 22:33

I’ve met and chatted to Michel Roux. He came across as a really lovely man. No airs or graces, he was really friendly and down to earth.

Thevelvelletes · 28/11/2024 22:06

How stupid have you to be to fuck up that gig plus all the other BBC stuff that he does..the man's an idiot.

CrowleyKitten · 28/11/2024 22:03

Michel Roux comes across as a really warm and kind person. Gregggggg. not so much.

ilovesooty · 28/11/2024 21:51

GrouchyKiwi · 28/11/2024 21:45

I miss Michel and his lovely twinkly eyes.

I miss Michel too.

the80sweregreat · 28/11/2024 21:49

Grot shouts because he thinks his IMPORTANT
Him and his grotty socks

EmotionalSupportPotato · 28/11/2024 21:48

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 28/11/2024 18:10

AND SHOUTS. Even though the person he is talking to is right next to him 🙄.

YES! WHY DOES HE DO THAT

EmotionalSupportPotato · 28/11/2024 21:47

the80sweregreat · 28/11/2024 20:47

Why did Wallace think that anyone would want to see his bits in a sock ?
🧦

Better than not in a sock I guess?

EmotionalSupportPotato · 28/11/2024 21:46

GrouchyKiwi · 28/11/2024 21:45

I miss Michel and his lovely twinkly eyes.

Yeah I think he got sacked for selling potatoes? Which is silly if greg gets way with wearing just a sock

GrouchyKiwi · 28/11/2024 21:45

Namechangeweds · 28/11/2024 21:42

I met the lovely French guy who used to be the judge and it was very obvious that he did not like gragg or take him seriously

I miss Michel and his lovely twinkly eyes.

the80sweregreat · 28/11/2024 21:42

Gregg? More like Grot

Namechangeweds · 28/11/2024 21:42

I met the lovely French guy who used to be the judge and it was very obvious that he did not like gragg or take him seriously

PickledPony · 28/11/2024 21:37

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/3456682-gregg-wallace

Looking back at old threads, it seems that no one had a good word to say about him. I don’t understand how the BBC keep employing men like this, when no other media outlet would touch them with a barge pole.

Gregg Wallace | Mumsnet

Why is he so obnoxious? I have a real irrational dislike of him. Am I unreasonable?!?

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/3456682-gregg-wallace

CrazyGoatLady · 28/11/2024 21:37

Greggggg has always struck me as a likely candidate for being a twat, this does not surprise me one bit!

EmotionalSupportPotato · 28/11/2024 21:36

BestestBrownies · 28/11/2024 21:31

I was a contestant on MC about 15ish years ago, and despite being in my early 30's at the time, I still looked like a teenager (relevant - not a stealth brag). I was also the youngest female contestant that episode.

John greeted me like a normal human being, but Eggggg held my handshake for far too long in his clammy little trotter whilst simultaneously grinning and looking me up and down like a hairless hungry butcher's dog eyeing up a fresh steak. I was instantly creeped out and wary.

Filming took two insufferably long days. The whole time, Mastertwat was cracking lewd, dirty jokes that forced innumerable cuts and retakes. By the second day, even the people who had been nervously/politely laughing couldn't take it anymore. It was just Eggggg, guffawing into the void at his own hilarity. The crew's deep dislike for him was palpable.

Completely disillusioned and not wanting to spend a millisecond longer in his company proceed any further in the competition, I made a point of giving Egggg the Paddington hard stare and calling him Craig anytime I had to interact with or refer to him.

Long story short, I threatened to walk out on day #2 when he massively ramped up the sleaze factor, made a nasty 'joke' about the size of another female contestant's nose (which made her cry), and embarrassed us all by association in the professional kitchen, where the actual working Chefs all referred to him as 'That Cunt'.

This was the point where I was reminded that I had signed a contract that forced me to see out the filming of the episode, AND that there was a non-disclosure clause in there too. The BBC have known what he's like, covered for, and encouraged his disgusting 'laddish' behaviour for a VERY long time.

Bloody hell!

BestestBrownies · 28/11/2024 21:31

I was a contestant on MC about 15ish years ago, and despite being in my early 30's at the time, I still looked like a teenager (relevant - not a stealth brag). I was also the youngest female contestant that episode.

John greeted me like a normal human being, but Eggggg held my handshake for far too long in his clammy little trotter whilst simultaneously grinning and looking me up and down like a hairless hungry butcher's dog eyeing up a fresh steak. I was instantly creeped out and wary.

Filming took two insufferably long days. The whole time, Mastertwat was cracking lewd, dirty jokes that forced innumerable cuts and retakes. By the second day, even the people who had been nervously/politely laughing couldn't take it anymore. It was just Eggggg, guffawing into the void at his own hilarity. The crew's deep dislike for him was palpable.

Completely disillusioned and not wanting to spend a millisecond longer in his company proceed any further in the competition, I made a point of giving Egggg the Paddington hard stare and calling him Craig anytime I had to interact with or refer to him.

Long story short, I threatened to walk out on day #2 when he massively ramped up the sleaze factor, made a nasty 'joke' about the size of another female contestant's nose (which made her cry), and embarrassed us all by association in the professional kitchen, where the actual working Chefs all referred to him as 'That Cunt'.

This was the point where I was reminded that I had signed a contract that forced me to see out the filming of the episode, AND that there was a non-disclosure clause in there too. The BBC have known what he's like, covered for, and encouraged his disgusting 'laddish' behaviour for a VERY long time.

PickAChew · 28/11/2024 21:15

the80sweregreat · 28/11/2024 21:10

He wanted to show off his ' ingredients' a bit too much it seems ;(

Saucisson en chaussette 🤮

PickAChew · 28/11/2024 21:13

VictoriaSpungecake · 28/11/2024 20:29

I'm not defending him, but in some circles this is a bawdy joke. He must have forgotten that he was working in the hallowed halls of the Baybaysay. Or deluded himself into believing that they love his cheekiechappie persona.

It's not appropriate in any workplace.

EdithBond · 28/11/2024 21:13

LlynTegid · 28/11/2024 20:47

Quite possibly, it's not as if you could not find another presenter for a cookery show.

I used to think that about Brendan O'Carroll, given his so-called comedy is the best argument to end the licence fee. Though I know think whoever commissioned Mrs Brown's Boys did that to see that some people will watch any rubbish served up.

I’m with you on that one. Utter shite. Christ knows who watches it, other than people who’ve nodded off. Not a lot of difference between that and ‘When the Whistle Blows’ on Gervais’s Extras.

Mittens67 · 28/11/2024 21:13

Helico · 28/11/2024 18:39

You called it!
Any other predictions while you’re at it? Lottery numbers?

As an aside I would leave my husband for Monica. She’s the only reason left for watching MC.

I might start doing the lottery now just in case I do have the sight!

OPsSockpuppet · 28/11/2024 21:11

Ihopeyouhavent · 28/11/2024 13:00

Just wow. Is there an equivalent woman on TV that gets such hate on here, vitriol and personal comments about their appearance?!

Is this a joke? Almost every woman who’s ever had the audacity to be a popular tv personality 🤷‍♀️

the80sweregreat · 28/11/2024 21:10

He wanted to show off his ' ingredients' a bit too much it seems ;(

PickledPony · 28/11/2024 21:08

Really can’t believe he is on TV (again) tonight!