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Monica, Marcus & Matt - judging 3 ways for Masterchef Pro

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Halsall · 04/02/2026 23:39

Sounding the klaxon - new series of Masterchef the Professionals starts Tuesday at 8.

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PotterHead1985 · 11/02/2026 20:32

Cookingdoesntgettougher · 11/02/2026 20:31

Screeching in very late - lovely to read everyone’s comments yesterday. @PotterHead1985 sounds a lovely tribute. Could you swap out another fruit, or is probably end up just eating more chocolate

Could do. But I like rasps!!! Also mams fave!!

TheDogsMother · 11/02/2026 20:32

I really like Gary. He is open to the fact there are other ways of doing things to achieve the same result.

littlbrowndog · 11/02/2026 20:33

Gary is so good. Get rid of Matt and get Gary in

ilovesooty · 11/02/2026 20:33

I don't think he'd be able to reach that hair to pull it out.

bungobungobungo · 11/02/2026 20:34

TheDogsMother · 11/02/2026 20:32

I really like Gary. He is open to the fact there are other ways of doing things to achieve the same result.

That’s a good point!

TheAutumnCrow · 11/02/2026 20:34

littlbrowndog · 11/02/2026 20:33

Gary is so good. Get rid of Matt and get Gary in

Yes! Gary for the gig.

LaMarschallin · 11/02/2026 20:34

First time I made cranachan I made it a couple of hours in advance...
Not good.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 11/02/2026 20:34

What can I say is the actual eff with his hair?
Isn't it lovely having such a calm programm?

TheDogsMother · 11/02/2026 20:34

We were in that pub in Winchester last weekend ! It’s a lovely old Fullers pub with a really nice menu. Luke was name checked on there.

Sunbird24 · 11/02/2026 20:36

He TASTED it!!

littlbrowndog · 11/02/2026 20:36

Gary 🤣🤣

ilovesooty · 11/02/2026 20:36

Sunbird24 · 11/02/2026 20:36

He TASTED it!!

So would I if I'd got liqueur on the go 😁

LaMarschallin · 11/02/2026 20:37

I'm sure Gary's an excellent lecturer.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 11/02/2026 20:38

Drambuie was mums tipple of choice. Im very fond too.
Matt-dont say ooze. We can turn on you just like that.

PotterHead1985 · 11/02/2026 20:38

Cough syrup!!!

In fairness I brought some chocolate home from the choc museum in Riga and christ they tasted like Exputex!!

Halsall · 11/02/2026 20:38

Sunbird24 · 11/02/2026 20:36

He TASTED it!!

So few of them have….

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Sunbird24 · 11/02/2026 20:39

I don’t dislike Matt, but then I’ve not seen anything else he’s in.

ShamedBySiri · 11/02/2026 20:39

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 11/02/2026 20:34

What can I say is the actual eff with his hair?
Isn't it lovely having such a calm programm?

It’s hair or tattoos kitchen fashion.

PotterHead1985 · 11/02/2026 20:41

ShamedBySiri · 11/02/2026 20:39

It’s hair or tattoos kitchen fashion.

I'm tats since I grew my hair back out.

CeleryYak without the Yak!

Cookingdoesntgettougher · 11/02/2026 20:41

I’d love to see a programme at the end where Marcus and Monica (and Matt?) have to face the skills test like the contestants. It wouldn’t have any jeopardy but would like to see their take.

Maybe a range of tests when the they and producers decide which to use for the competition.

ShamedBySiri · 11/02/2026 20:42

Sunbird24 · 11/02/2026 20:39

I don’t dislike Matt, but then I’ve not seen anything else he’s in.

I’m still seeing a younger Monty Don about him.

lettingthedaysgoby · 11/02/2026 20:42

Sunbird24 · 11/02/2026 20:39

I don’t dislike Matt, but then I’ve not seen anything else he’s in.

I've seen him in Saturday Kitchen, I find him a decent presenter and chef, good at explaining - which is his job on MC, after all. He's better than the shouty greengrocer and can explain in simple terms while understanding the cooking process - which is a bonus.

I do think Gary, being a educator, would be excellent as the presenter. But he probably needs a bit more experience of broadcast presenting.

Sunbird24 · 11/02/2026 20:42

ShamedBySiri · 11/02/2026 20:42

I’m still seeing a younger Monty Don about him.

I can see that too

LaMarschallin · 11/02/2026 20:43

Chicken botta sauce - phwoarr...

ShamedBySiri · 11/02/2026 20:43

I’m glad Gemma has tied her plaits up now.