<p><i>MasterChef</i> UK co-host Gregg Wallace has been officially dismissed from the long-running <i>BBC </i>cooking show, which he has hosted since 2005. The decision comes after 50 new individuals stepped forward with allegations of misconduct, including claims that Wallace groped a co-worker and exposed himself to another during production. These new accusations arrive just days ahead of the release of a report commissioned by <i>MasterChef's</i> production company, Banijay. The report, overseen by the law firm Lewis Silkin, was launched following earlier claims made last year. In November, Wallace stepped away from the show after 13 people accused him of making inappropriate sexual comments. Wallace has denied all the allegations made against him.</p><h2>Wallace responds, criticises the BBC</h2><p>In a strongly worded Instagram post, Wallace hit back at the BBC and the media coverage surrounding the situation, stating “I will not go quietly,” Wallace wrote. “I will not be cancelled for convenience. I was tried by media and hung out to dry well before the facts were established. The full story of this incredible injustice must be told and it is very much a matter of public interest.”</p><h2>Detailed allegations emerge</h2><p>According to a report by <i>BBC News,</i> among the claims is one from a university student who met Wallace at a nightclub in 2013. She alleged that after she asked for a photo with him, he reached under her skirt and pinched her bottom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another serious accusation comes from a participant on the <i>BBC’s Saturday Kitchen,</i> who says that during a dinner ahead of filming in 2002, Wallace placed his hand on her groin under the table, saying: “Do you like that?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Several men have also come forward, claiming to have witnessed Wallace making inappropriate sexual comments, particularly towards young female freelancers working on various projects.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A<i> BBC</i> spokesperson commented on the situation, saying, “We are not going to comment until the investigation is complete and the findings are published.”</p>

Long-time MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has been fired by the BBC after 50 new individuals came forward with fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour.  In November 2024, Wallace stepped away from the show after 13 people accused him of making inappropriate sexual comments.

MasterChef UK co-host Gregg Wallace has been officially dismissed from the long-running BBC cooking show, which he has hosted since 2005. The decision comes after 50 new individuals stepped forward with allegations of misconduct, including claims that Wallace groped a co-worker and exposed himself to another during production. These new accusations arrive just days ahead of the release of a report commissioned by MasterChef's production company, Banijay. The report, overseen by the law firm Lewis Silkin, was launched following earlier claims made last year. In November, Wallace stepped away from the show after 13 people accused him of making inappropriate sexual comments. Wallace has denied all the allegations made against him. Wallace responds, criticises the BBC In a strongly worded Instagram post, Wallace hit back at the BBC and the media coverage surrounding the situation, stating “I will not go quietly,” Wallace wrote. “I will not be cancelled for convenience. I was tried by media and hung out to dry well before the facts were established. The full story of this incredible injustice must be told and it is very much a matter of public interest.” Detailed allegations emerge According to a report by BBC News, among the claims is one from a university student who met Wallace at a nightclub in 2013. She alleged that after she asked for a photo with him, he reached under her skirt and pinched her bottom. Another serious accusation comes from a participant on the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, who says that during a dinner ahead of filming in 2002, Wallace placed his hand on her groin under the table, saying: “Do you like that?” Several men have also come forward, claiming to have witnessed Wallace making inappropriate sexual comments, particularly towards young female freelancers working on various projects. A BBC spokesperson commented on the situation, saying, “We are not going to comment until the investigation is complete and the findings are published.”

<p>Long-time MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has been fired by the BBC after 50 new individuals came forward with fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour. &nbsp;In November 2024, Wallace stepped away from the show after 13 people accused him of making inappropriate sexual comments.</p>

MasterChef co‑host Gregg Wallace sacked amid fresh claims from 50 individuals

<p>Looks like these are tough times ahead for <em>MasterChef </em>presenter Gregg Wallace who now faces new claims of inappropriate sexual behaviour on set as woman claims he “groped” and “touched” without consent. The presenter has now stepped down from the show.</p>

<p>One woman in fresh claims said that he touched her bottom at an event and another said that he pressed his crotch against her while filming on a different show.</p>

<p>As a response to these allegations, BBC said it was pulling its <em>MasterChef Christmas specials</em>. He has stepped down from presenting <em>MasterChef</em> last week after an investigation took place. Meanwhile, his lawyers have strongly denied he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.</p>

<h2>The claims</h2>

<p>A woman named Lisa (name changed) who worked on BBC show <em>Eat Well For Less </em>in 2015 said that he "touched [her] inappropriately" when they were filming in a supermarket. "He brushed past me at the checkout, and touched my bum with his waist and penis and laughed and said “oooh you liked that didn’t you”," she said.</p>

<p>"It was the way he reacted, other people would’ve said “oh I’m sorry can I squeeze by” which would’ve been ok."</p>

<p>Lisa says that at the time, she felt like she had to "get on" with work. "But I wasn’t ok about it. When I finished the shoot, I felt it was slimy, disgusting. He just didn’t need to touch my body, it made me uncomfortable." She said that while she talked about it to a senior colleague, but they did nothing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another woman Anna (name changed) worked on <em>MasterChef</em> in 2015. She said that she was called to his dressing room on one occasion, to fix his bow tie for an after work event. When she started fastening his bow tie, she said that she noticed his trousers were "partially lowered". She did not see how this happened.</p>

<p>Another woman claims that in 2022 Gregg asked her to take him to the car park. She said, "As we walked down, he started putting his arm around me, saying 'go on, hold my hand, don’t you want to stand next to me'. It was totally out of the blue, and totally unwanted."</p>

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<p>People who have come forward with allegations against Wallace include former BBC Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark, who said he told stories and jokes of a "sexualised nature" in front of contestants and crew when she was on Celebrity MasterChef.</p>


Looks like these are tough times ahead for MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace who now faces new claims of inappropriate sexual behaviour on set as woman claims he “groped” and “touched” without consent.

Looks like these are tough times ahead for MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace who now faces new claims of inappropriate sexual behaviour on set as woman claims he “groped” and “touched” without consent. The presenter has now stepped down from the show. One woman in fresh claims said that he touched her bottom at an event and another said that he pressed his crotch against her while filming on a different show. As a response to these allegations, BBC said it was pulling its MasterChef Christmas specials. He has stepped down from presenting MasterChef last week after an investigation took place. Meanwhile, his lawyers have strongly denied he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature. The claims A woman named Lisa (name changed) who worked on BBC show Eat Well For Less in 2015 said that he "touched [her] inappropriately" when they were filming in a supermarket. "He brushed past me at the checkout, and touched my bum with his waist and penis and laughed and said “oooh you liked that didn’t you”," she said. "It was the way he reacted, other people would’ve said “oh I’m sorry can I squeeze by” which would’ve been ok." Lisa says that at the time, she felt like she had to "get on" with work. "But I wasn’t ok about it. When I finished the shoot, I felt it was slimy, disgusting. He just didn’t need to touch my body, it made me uncomfortable." She said that while she talked about it to a senior colleague, but they did nothing. Another woman Anna (name changed) worked on MasterChef in 2015. She said that she was called to his dressing room on one occasion, to fix his bow tie for an after work event. When she started fastening his bow tie, she said that she noticed his trousers were "partially lowered". She did not see how this happened. Another woman claims that in 2022 Gregg asked her to take him to the car park. She said, "As we walked down, he started putting his arm around me, saying 'go on, hold my hand, don’t you want to stand next to me'. It was totally out of the blue, and totally unwanted." Also read: Britney Spears declared legally single on her birthday People who have come forward with allegations against Wallace include former BBC Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark, who said he told stories and jokes of a "sexualised nature" in front of contestants and crew when she was on Celebrity MasterChef.

Women claim MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace 'groped', 'touched' them inappropriately

<p>In the world of culinary arts, age has never been a barrier and <em>MasterChef India</em> on Sony LIV is here to prove that it is never too early or late to pick up on your passion. This season will witness the journeys of two contestants from Bangalore – Harish Closepet and Kenneth G – who will not only break stereotypes but also bridge generations in the MasterChef India kitchen.</p>

<p>Harish Closepet, fondly known as Harry, is a 58-year-old entrepreneur whose culinary prowess knows no bounds. Formerly a civil engineer, Harry’s passion for cooking began in Singapore, where he would experiment with Indian flavours to get rid of homesickness. His experiments have garnered him close to a whopping 500k Instagram followers.</p>

<p>Another such story is that of Kenneth G, an 18-year-old prodigy. Despite being a law student, Kenny’s heart beats for the art of cooking. From mastering basic dishes at the age of 6 to winning cooking competitions in school, he is a culinary talent to reckon with for the youth. Harry and Kenny’s presence in the kitchen is a reminder that passion, creativity, and skills are universal languages that transcend age barriers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chef Pooja Dhingra, one of the judges for <em>MasterChef India</em>, echoes this sentiment. Reflecting on her own journey, she stated, “I started young as a pastry chef, and age was never a hindrance for me. I genuinely resonate with Kenny’s journey in <em>MasterChef India</em>. I was a law student, too, before I decided to quit law and pursue hospitality and management at César Ritz School in Switzerland and the rest is history. In fact, when I opened my first store in 2010, I was in my early 20s. I truly believe that just like cooking has no boundaries, passion knows no age limits. What matters most is the dedication and love you pour into your craft.”</p>

<p>With Chefs Vikas Khanna, Chef Ranveer Brar and Chef Pooja Dhingra lighting the way, twelve contestants will go hammer and tongs to win the coveted title of <em>MasterChef India. MasterChef India</em> new season will stream exclusively on Sony LIV, starting October 16, 2023 at 8 pm.&nbsp;</p>

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In the world of culinary arts, age has never been a barrier and MasterChef India on Sony LIV is here to prove that it is never too early or late to pick up on your passion.

In the world of culinary arts, age has never been a barrier and MasterChef India on Sony LIV is here to prove that it is never too early or late to pick up on your passion. This season will witness the journeys of two contestants from Bangalore – Harish Closepet and Kenneth G – who will not only break stereotypes but also bridge generations in the MasterChef India kitchen. Harish Closepet, fondly known as Harry, is a 58-year-old entrepreneur whose culinary prowess knows no bounds. Formerly a civil engineer, Harry’s passion for cooking began in Singapore, where he would experiment with Indian flavours to get rid of homesickness. His experiments have garnered him close to a whopping 500k Instagram followers. Another such story is that of Kenneth G, an 18-year-old prodigy. Despite being a law student, Kenny’s heart beats for the art of cooking. From mastering basic dishes at the age of 6 to winning cooking competitions in school, he is a culinary talent to reckon with for the youth. Harry and Kenny’s presence in the kitchen is a reminder that passion, creativity, and skills are universal languages that transcend age barriers. Chef Pooja Dhingra, one of the judges for MasterChef India, echoes this sentiment. Reflecting on her own journey, she stated, “I started young as a pastry chef, and age was never a hindrance for me. I genuinely resonate with Kenny’s journey in MasterChef India. I was a law student, too, before I decided to quit law and pursue hospitality and management at César Ritz School in Switzerland and the rest is history. In fact, when I opened my first store in 2010, I was in my early 20s. I truly believe that just like cooking has no boundaries, passion knows no age limits. What matters most is the dedication and love you pour into your craft.” With Chefs Vikas Khanna, Chef Ranveer Brar and Chef Pooja Dhingra lighting the way, twelve contestants will go hammer and tongs to win the coveted title of MasterChef India. MasterChef India new season will stream exclusively on Sony LIV, starting October 16, 2023 at 8 pm. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Every Indian has a soft corner for a spicy, tangy&nbsp;Bhel Puri. The staple and&nbsp;favourite snack of every Indian, undoubtedly. It's an easy peasy dish that saves a lot of time and put your cravings to rest! But, did you know that our street food has become the Masterchef level dish, yeah it is, Australian Masterchef judges loved it and get confused over the complex flavours.&nbsp;<br />
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The Bhel Puri become the talk of the desi Twitterati after one of the Masterchef Australia contestant Sarah Todd made that snack on the show. Yes, she made a very common Indian dish and judges were shocked with the dish that has a lot of flavours.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Sarah, who is an Indian Australian and a celebrity chef, is back in this 16th season of the show to blow the minds of judges with some&nbsp;Indian delicacies. Taking to her Instagram, she shared her whole story.&nbsp;Sharing the photos of her from the show, she shared in the caption of the post how Judges asked her to make the tasty dish in 10 minutes and the first thing that popped in her mind was Bhel Puri, obviously.<br />
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''It is said that a true blue Bhel Puri must be created just before consumption to prevent the puffed rice from getting soggy. And all we have to do is let the taste takes its course. Perfect for the MasterChef 10-minute challenge, right? Zingy, tangy and slightly spicy! #MasterChef #Masterchefau #recipes #recipe #sarahtodd''. The second-best dish, great outcome but not great enough to keep me out of round 2! Oh and hugs from my two faves, faves!''<br />
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While we all knew how easily the Bhel Puri can be prepared, but it was a complex dish for the judges and Australians&nbsp;too.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
After Sarah shared her story, the desi internet went made over the judge's reactions and seeing Bhel Puri in Masterchef. Some made fun of&nbsp;the preparation time,&nbsp;saying in Indian Bail Puri seller will prepare it in 1 minute, while others said that they are having Masterchef level dish every evening at just Rs.20.<br />
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Check out all the reactions here:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So basically we are having a masterchef level dish every evening at just Rs.20 😂 <a href="https://t.co/rzgRjwQaKQ">https://t.co/rzgRjwQaKQ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Someone made Bhel Puri in Masterchef Australia and the judges were like—<br />
‘You packed such complex flavours into this and the raw onions were amazing and how did you manage to do this in 10 minutes!!!’ 😂😂😂</p>
— Pratyasha Rath (@pratyasharath) <a href="https://twitter.com/pratyasharath/status/1534624779264589824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi"><a href="https://twitter.com/NeelPatel189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NeelPatel189</a> kaunsa episode? Mujhe dekhna hain 🤣</p>
— Abhishek Mahbubani (@Abhi_Mahbubani) <a href="https://twitter.com/Abhi_Mahbubani/status/1534781660327051264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">i will always laugh at panta bhaat being made at the finale or something of the show 😭Its literally the last resort means to make sure that leftover rice doesn’t go to waste at home <a href="https://t.co/7yKAU97vlG">https://t.co/7yKAU97vlG</a></p>
— Pri_C. Summer hate account (@ShhMainHoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShhMainHoon/status/1535119536298418176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So basically we are having a masterchef level dish every evening at just Rs.20 😂 <a href="https://t.co/rzgRjwQaKQ">https://t.co/rzgRjwQaKQ</a></p>
— Sayan Paul (@paulsayan13) <a href="https://twitter.com/paulsayan13/status/1534956836654157824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">They literally go Gaga over most basic ass Indian recipes.<br />
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It's really hilarious tbh. <a href="https://t.co/ZcujCyWnwk">https://t.co/ZcujCyWnwk</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, for the unversed, Sarah is a renowned&nbsp;celebrity chef in Australia. She become well known after she made it to the top 10 in MasterChef<br />
Australia season 6. As a contestant back then, she blew the mind with her little experiments with Indian cuisine. Todd is an author and an entrepreneur as well and enjoys a massive fan following around the world.&nbsp; She has two restaurants in India, one in Goa and another in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>


Every Indian has a soft corner for a spicy, tangy Bhel Puri. The staple and favourite snack of every Indian, undoubtedly. It's an easy peasy dish that saves a lot of time and put your cravings to rest!

Every Indian has a soft corner for a spicy, tangy Bhel Puri. The staple and favourite snack of every Indian, undoubtedly. It's an easy peasy dish that saves a lot of time and put your cravings to rest! But, did you know that our street food has become the Masterchef level dish, yeah it is, Australian Masterchef judges loved it and get confused over the complex flavours. The Bhel Puri become the talk of the desi Twitterati after one of the Masterchef Australia contestant Sarah Todd made that snack on the show. Yes, she made a very common Indian dish and judges were shocked with the dish that has a lot of flavours. Sarah, who is an Indian Australian and a celebrity chef, is back in this 16th season of the show to blow the minds of judges with some Indian delicacies. Taking to her Instagram, she shared her whole story. Sharing the photos of her from the show, she shared in the caption of the post how Judges asked her to make the tasty dish in 10 minutes and the first thing that popped in her mind was Bhel Puri, obviously. ''It is said that a true blue Bhel Puri must be created just before consumption to prevent the puffed rice from getting soggy. And all we have to do is let the taste takes its course. Perfect for the MasterChef 10-minute challenge, right? Zingy, tangy and slightly spicy! #MasterChef #Masterchefau #recipes #recipe #sarahtodd''. The second-best dish, great outcome but not great enough to keep me out of round 2! Oh and hugs from my two faves, faves!'' While we all knew how easily the Bhel Puri can be prepared, but it was a complex dish for the judges and Australians too. After Sarah shared her story, the desi internet went made over the judge's reactions and seeing Bhel Puri in Masterchef. Some made fun of the preparation time, saying in Indian Bail Puri seller will prepare it in 1 minute, while others said that they are having Masterchef level dish every evening at just Rs.20. Check out all the reactions here: So basically we are having a masterchef level dish every evening at just Rs.20 😂 https://t.co/rzgRjwQaKQ — Sayan Paul (@paulsayan13) June 9, 2022 × Someone made Bhel Puri in Masterchef Australia and the judges were like— ‘You packed such complex flavours into this and the raw onions were amazing and how did you manage to do this in 10 minutes!!!’ 😂😂😂 — Pratyasha Rath (@pratyasharath) June 8, 2022 × https://t.co/veCuOXfQ13 — Neel Patel (@NeelPatel189) June 9, 2022 × @NeelPatel189 kaunsa episode? Mujhe dekhna hain 🤣 — Abhishek Mahbubani (@Abhi_Mahbubani) June 9, 2022 × i will always laugh at panta bhaat being made at the finale or something of the show 😭Its literally the last resort means to make sure that leftover rice doesn’t go to waste at home https://t.co/7yKAU97vlG — Pri_C. Summer hate account (@ShhMainHoon) June 10, 2022 × WTF LMAO🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/XnHuMcpzfT — Nerdium is getting bored 🇺🇦 (@TheNerdium) June 9, 2022 × So basically we are having a masterchef level dish every evening at just Rs.20 😂 https://t.co/rzgRjwQaKQ — Sayan Paul (@paulsayan13) June 9, 2022 × They literally go Gaga over most basic ass Indian recipes. It's really hilarious tbh. https://t.co/ZcujCyWnwk — STAR 😼 (@AmitGame7) June 9, 2022 × Meanwhile, for the unversed, Sarah is a renowned celebrity chef in Australia. She become well known after she made it to the top 10 in MasterChef Australia season 6. As a contestant back then, she blew the mind with her little experiments with Indian cuisine. Todd is an author and an entrepreneur as well and enjoys a massive fan following around the world. She has two restaurants in India, one in Goa and another in Mumbai.

Bhel Puri flavours confuse MasterChef Australia judges! Desi twitter is going berserk

<p>Food lovers, there’s news for you! MasterChef is returning with Gordon Ramsay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fox has renewed another season of the popular cooking show. It is being produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, with Ramsay and fellow judges Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich all returning for a 12th season.</p>

<p>The announcement read: “Obviously, Gordon is a good friend and, given the recent launch of Studio Ramsay Global, an important part of Fox’s programming and growth strategy. MasterChef, Gordon, Aarón and Joe, and our fantastic partners at ESNA, have been vital to Fox’s DNA. Even in its eleventh season, this show continues to impress by sustaining Fox’s success on Wednesdays this Summer. We anticipate this momentum to continue next year when MasterChef returns for a much deserved Season 12.”</p>

<p>In addition to MasterChef, Ramsay Gordon also hosts and executive-produces ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, ‘Masterchef Junior’ and Gordon Ramsay’s ‘24 Hours to Hell and Back’, as well as specials, including 2021’s Gordon Ramsay’s American Road Trip.</p>

<p>MasterChef is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Elisabeth Murdoch, Natalka Znak, Danny Schrader, Gordon Ramsay, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre and Shyam Balsé serve as executive producers.</p>


Food lovers, there’s news for you! MasterChef is returning with Gordon Ramsay. Fox has renewed another season of the popular cooking show. It is being produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, with Ramsay and fellow judges Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich all returning for a 12th season.

Food lovers, there’s news for you! MasterChef is returning with Gordon Ramsay. Fox has renewed another season of the popular cooking show. It is being produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, with Ramsay and fellow judges Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich all returning for a 12th season. The announcement read: “Obviously, Gordon is a good friend and, given the recent launch of Studio Ramsay Global, an important part of Fox’s programming and growth strategy. MasterChef, Gordon, Aarón and Joe, and our fantastic partners at ESNA, have been vital to Fox’s DNA. Even in its eleventh season, this show continues to impress by sustaining Fox’s success on Wednesdays this Summer. We anticipate this momentum to continue next year when MasterChef returns for a much deserved Season 12.” In addition to MasterChef, Ramsay Gordon also hosts and executive-produces ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, ‘Masterchef Junior’ and Gordon Ramsay’s ‘24 Hours to Hell and Back’, as well as specials, including 2021’s Gordon Ramsay’s American Road Trip. MasterChef is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Elisabeth Murdoch, Natalka Znak, Danny Schrader, Gordon Ramsay, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre and Shyam Balsé serve as executive producers.

'MasterChef' renewed for season 12 with Gordon Ramsay's return

<p>‘Masterchef’ star judge Gordon Ramsay is finding it a bit tough on the internet ever since he posted a video of himself shooting a goat on live television as part of a cooking show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the recent episode of his show, ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted’, the chef was seen shooting the goat and then cooking it -- which they ultimately ended up eating too. The video that has now gone viral has found Twitter users divided on whether they think this was okay to do or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It happened when he took his show to New Zealand where chef Monique Fiso asked him to kill a mountain goat. Twitter tagged him as ‘inhuman’ after the act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Animal lovers have also urged PETA to take action against the act on National TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While many were outraged with the act some even took his side and said that people were being hypocritical as they are fine with eating meat but not seeing the animal die. Check out some reactions here:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Im absolutely AGAINST trophy hunting. But the outrage against <a href="https://twitter.com/GordonRamsay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GordonRamsay</a> is a bit hypocritical. Where'd u think your lamb &amp; mutton came from? Also, it's how traditional folk not just in New Zealand but many countries eat. Even meat in cold storage was once alive <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GordonRamsay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GordonRamsay</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Inhuman! This will inspire &amp; encourage people who organize Trophy Hunting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GordonRamsay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GordonRamsay</a></p>
— Sunderdeep Singh (@SSunderdeep) <a href="https://twitter.com/SSunderdeep/status/1156193072994119681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2019</a></blockquote>
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‘Masterchef’ star judge Gordon Ramsay is finding it a bit tough on the internet ever since he posted a video of himself shooting a goat on live television as part of a cooking show.

‘Masterchef’ star judge Gordon Ramsay is finding it a bit tough on the internet ever since he posted a video of himself shooting a goat on live television as part of a cooking show. In the recent episode of his show, ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted’, the chef was seen shooting the goat and then cooking it -- which they ultimately ended up eating too. The video that has now gone viral has found Twitter users divided on whether they think this was okay to do or not. It happened when he took his show to New Zealand where chef Monique Fiso asked him to kill a mountain goat. Twitter tagged him as ‘inhuman’ after the act. Animal lovers have also urged PETA to take action against the act on National TV. While many were outraged with the act some even took his side and said that people were being hypocritical as they are fine with eating meat but not seeing the animal die. Check out some reactions here: Im absolutely AGAINST trophy hunting. But the outrage against @GordonRamsay is a bit hypocritical. Where'd u think your lamb & mutton came from? Also, it's how traditional folk not just in New Zealand but many countries eat. Even meat in cold storage was once alive #GordonRamsay — Rakhi Bose (@theotherbose) July 30, 2019 × Inhuman! This will inspire & encourage people who organize Trophy Hunting #GordonRamsay — Sunderdeep Singh (@SSunderdeep) July 30, 2019 × and now we have #GordonRamsay on #NationalGeographic of all places shooting goats for TV cook ups... Unbelievable @peta @CBTHunting @HuntSabs @LeagueACS @HSIGlobal — Paul Duncan (@PaulDuncan67) July 30, 2019 ×

'Masterchef' Gordon Ramsay sparks outrage as he shoots goat on live television

One of the most loved cooking shows in the world, Masterchef Australia is now bidding goodbye to iconic celebrity chefs Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris, who have been part of the show for eleven seasons.

One of the most loved cooking shows in the world, Masterchef Australia is now bidding goodbye to iconic celebrity chefs Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris, who have been part of the show for eleven seasons. The announcement was made on Instagram ahead of the telecast of the season finale. The post read, “After 11 sensational seasons, we bid a fond farewell to our judges - Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. For more than a decade, #MasterChefAU has celebrated Australian food and made the culinary dreams of everyday home cooks come true. We thank Matt, George and Gary for being a part of this remarkable MasterChef legacy!” View this post on Instagram After 11 sensational seasons, we bid a fond farewell to our judges - Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. For more than a decade, #MasterChefAU has celebrated Australian food and made the culinary dreams of everyday home cooks come true. We thank Matt, George and Gary for being a part of this remarkable MasterChef legacy! A post shared by MasterChef Australia (@masterchefau) on Jul 22, 2019 at 11:08pm PDT × This news comes after one of the judges, George Calombaris came under fire for reportedly underpaying 515 current and former staff at his restaurants by a whopping AUD $7.8 million. The channel Network 10 where Masterchef Australia airs, however, backed George. A spokesperson was quoted, “George and MAdE Establishment have reached an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman in relation to this matter. George has the support of Network 10.” The controversy first surfaced in 2017 when it was estimated that 162 workers had been underpaid by $2.6 million due to “historically poor resources.” According to latest reports, Network 10 CEO Paul Anderson said that this decision was made as the network and the trio had not been able to agree to a commercial agreement that was satisfactory to the judges. Meanwhile, as for the underpayment scandal, George was ordered to pay $200,000 which he would have to pay as “contrition payment”. He is also mandated to make public statements to encourage compliance with the Fair Work Act. He also issued a statement: “We apologise to all our affected team members, past and present – as it is our people that make our restaurants great, and it is our priority to ensure all of our employees feel respected, rewarded and supported in their roles.” The other judges too issued statements on their social media. While Gary and Matt said that they could not agree with Network 10 on all the conditions of the new contract for 2020, George said that their "dates didn't align." Read their statements here: View this post on Instagram @masterchefau geez you have warmed our hearts, filled our stomachs and sizzled our souls. To the great contestants of the past 11 years, you ought to be proud. To the incredible @masterchefau team that works so hard to make the best cooking show on earth, we salute you. To our families, friends and teams who have supported us, you freakin’ rock. We were close to signing a new contract for season 12 however the dates just didn’t align. Channel Ten, thank you for providing us the platform to change the landscape of food worldwide. To the next 3 judges and mentors, we wish you loads of success. To my brothers @mattscravat and @garymehigan: I love you and thank you. Time to take a deep breath and be thankful. With love GC 🧿 xxx A post shared by George Calombaris (@gcalombaris) on Jul 23, 2019 at 2:11am PDT × View this post on Instagram To all of our fans ‘thank you’ To the team that makes MasterChef ‘thank you’ and to all of the contestants that we know and love, we are all part of a very exclusive club and what a journey what an experience. To explain: ‘It was time to move on, have more free time to explore our own creativity’ It was never about the money and never will be about the money. We couldn’t agree on the term of the new contract for 2020 and season 12. Something we felt very strongly about. The opportunity to work with Matt and George has been a blessing and something I cherish. Working together will continue to be the most important thing for us.....the three musketeers.......🤗 @mattscravat @gcalombaris @masterchefau #masterchefau #foodies #foodiesofinstagram #homecooks #homecooking #masterchef A post shared by Gary Mehigan (@garymehigan) on Jul 23, 2019 at 2:11am PDT × View this post on Instagram Thank you so very much for supporting @masterchefau over the last 11 years. We have loved every single moment. It is however with a heavy heart that I can confirm that season 11 was our last. We were really keen to continue but we were unable to agree to all terms for the new contract. We have enjoyed 11 wonderful years on Masterchef Australia with Network Ten, and I want to take this opportunity to thank Ten for this amazing opportunity and for Network Ten’s backing of this very special show. We have met some beautiful people, discovered and guided some of the brightest up-and-comers in the Australian food scene, worked with the best chefs in the world in front of the camera, and with the TV industry’s finest professionals behind the scenes. And of course, we three judges have formed a lifelong friendship that will live on far beyond the show. I want to take this opportunity to thank you and everyone who has shared our amazing journey with us - especially all those fantastic contestants. I look forward to sharing many more adventures with you in the future. And finally I wish the new judges all the best with the show that we love so much. Thank you all. I don’t want to take any gloss off tonight’s well deserved winner so I will not be making any further comment. Love Matt. A post shared by Matt Preston (@mattscravat) on Jul 23, 2019 at 2:10am PDT ×

Masterchef Australia bids farewell to celebrity chefs Matt, George and Gary after 11 years

<p>India is one of the biggest markets to tap into for theatre owners around the world as people widely opt for a cinema-hall experience vs an in-home theatre when they want a wholesome entertainment outing. Keeping this in mind,&nbsp;India’s first international movie theatre circuit, Cinépolis, has introduced a new menu of over 100 dishes for food lovers&nbsp;to enhance their movie-watching experience. They have&nbsp;collaborated with the globally-acclaimed chef Saransh Goila who took about six months to curate what they call the 'finest experiential entertainment with the gourmet-inspired food menu'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the launch, Devang Sampat, Director - Strategic Initiatives of Cinépolis India, said, “With this, we endeavour to set new benchmarks in the in-theatre dining. The new menu will be available across India and standardize the F&amp;B offerings of the brand, delivering the same taste and quality to patrons visiting our cinemas.”</p>

<p>Saransh, who was present at the launch, on his association with the brand said, “They wanted some Indian elements in the menu. I realise that I am somebody who believes in Indian spices and dishes, having travelled extensively in India. I can add value to a cinema’s menu from an Indian perspective.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He included dishes like<em> bun </em><em>seekh</em><em>, chaat and desi pav</em> to the menu. “We are very American in our thought, we like to eat pizza, burgers when we are watching a movie but there are so many varieties of Indian dishes that we can eat while watching a movie. The idea was to make all of this cool, present it in a form like a snack where you don't need plates or bowls,” Saransh said.</p>

<p><strong>Following his passion</strong></p>

<p>Saransh, who is a popular name in the international food industry always wanted to be a chef. He started cooking at the age of 12. “I told my parents that I wanted to be a chef. When the time came to choose a career, my grandfather suggested that I enrol into hotel management. My parents wanted me to be a biotech engineer. I followed my passion and that's how I became a chef,” he said.</p>

<p>As a school kid, he also had an inkling towards theatre as he thought he was “good onstage”. He said, “I wanted to explore that journey but nobody in the family agreed. I pursued it in different ways -- when I started teaching people how to cook, started doing TV. I combine my cooking and acting skills now.”</p>

<p><strong>Goila Butter Chicken</strong></p>

<p>Saransh has taken the quintessentially Indian&nbsp;meat dish butter chicken to the famous TV show 'Masterchef'. Calling his relationship with the dish a “strange one”, he said, “I am somebody who started out with regional Indian food and my butter chicken recipe became really popular. I didn’t choose it, it chose me in that sense. It became so popular that I couldn't stay away from it, found business and entrepreneurial possibilities with it. It became a conversation starter when I went out. That was a great point for me to run a butter chicken brand.”</p>

<p>He went to Masterchef Australia as a guest where the contestants had to prepare butter chicken like him. Proud at being a part of the great show, he said, “It does add value in many ways to my career. It gave me a global platform. Suddenly the messaging became more about me as a stakeholder in my cuisine, it’s no more about ‘I want to become popular or I want to grow as a brand’. I have been invested with the power to promote what Indian cuisine is all about. It gave me a great opportunity so it's changed my thought process as a chef. I have to be more responsible for my actions. I chose my time very wisely.”</p>

<p><strong>Food trends: Molecular Gastronomy and Fusion&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>All over the world, restaurateurs and pub owners introduced a variety of molecular gastronomy in their menu in the last couple of years. As a chef, however, Saransh says he never believed in it. “I knew it was a fad that's going to die down. The creator of molecular gastronomy had a very different take on it where he was experimenting with the nature of food, the science behind it. He is a food scientist who created something that was theatrical. It was magical what he made but then it got copied very cheaply all across the globe, not just in India. It became a gimmick, and that's not what the intent was,” he said.</p>

<p>The celebrity chef explained, “It's exciting at first but you don't go back to a restaurant that’s giving you fumes or bubbles. There's a reason for that because it's not tasty. I feel molecular was one of those trends that according to me does not have a place in our cuisine. Any Indian molecular restaurant according to me is something that should not exist.”</p>

<p>At the same time, he is all for fusion food as he said, “Fusion is great but there's a thin line that separates fusion from confusion. It takes a person who understands textures and flavours to be able to fuse two different cuisines. It's doable if you can do it but sometimes it falls flat as well. I have been to some great fusion restaurants in the last year but I have equally seen bad restaurants.”</p>

<p>Traditional food has a novelty factor believes Saransh who is all for restaurant owners and chefs to cater to original Indian food style. He said, “You need people who save what’s traditional because no matter how much we look towards evolution in modern Indian food, there is nothing as comforting as <em>dal and </em><em>chawal</em>. We need a reality check in that aspect as I feel Indian dining in the process of getting evolved has gone onto some random fusion rage. There has to be a space for quality establishments that deal with serving authentic traditional Indian food because nobody anymore does that. What had to change was the setup, the ambience and the way food was served. A lot of people have changed everything, they work on a cut-copy-paste model, with low light and multi-cuisine menu. They all look the same now.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the trends that will survive after five years according to Saransh are “good tasting, quality traditional food which was evolved based on techniques and not on fusion.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “Regional food wave is still very strong that's and that’s what’s going to continue. People are going to look inwards in their community, regional pop-ups will happen. I have heard of Bihari pop, Coorgi pop up that’s happening. I am guessing they will also get converted into restaurants or at least delivery services. Food that is getting extinct or not many people are talking about it will land on the food map this year.”&nbsp;</p>


India is one of the biggest markets to tap into for theatre owners around the world as people widely opt for a cinema-hall experience vs an in-home theatre when they want a wholesome entertainment outing.

India is one of the biggest markets to tap into for theatre owners around the world as people widely opt for a cinema-hall experience vs an in-home theatre when they want a wholesome entertainment outing. Keeping this in mind, India’s first international movie theatre circuit, Cinépolis, has introduced a new menu of over 100 dishes for food lovers to enhance their movie-watching experience. They have collaborated with the globally-acclaimed chef Saransh Goila who took about six months to curate what they call the 'finest experiential entertainment with the gourmet-inspired food menu'. On the launch, Devang Sampat, Director - Strategic Initiatives of Cinépolis India, said, “With this, we endeavour to set new benchmarks in the in-theatre dining. The new menu will be available across India and standardize the F&B offerings of the brand, delivering the same taste and quality to patrons visiting our cinemas.” Saransh, who was present at the launch, on his association with the brand said, “They wanted some Indian elements in the menu. I realise that I am somebody who believes in Indian spices and dishes, having travelled extensively in India. I can add value to a cinema’s menu from an Indian perspective.” He included dishes like bun seekh, chaat and desi pav to the menu. “We are very American in our thought, we like to eat pizza, burgers when we are watching a movie but there are so many varieties of Indian dishes that we can eat while watching a movie. The idea was to make all of this cool, present it in a form like a snack where you don't need plates or bowls,” Saransh said. Following his passion Saransh, who is a popular name in the international food industry always wanted to be a chef. He started cooking at the age of 12. “I told my parents that I wanted to be a chef. When the time came to choose a career, my grandfather suggested that I enrol into hotel management. My parents wanted me to be a biotech engineer. I followed my passion and that's how I became a chef,” he said. As a school kid, he also had an inkling towards theatre as he thought he was “good onstage”. He said, “I wanted to explore that journey but nobody in the family agreed. I pursued it in different ways -- when I started teaching people how to cook, started doing TV. I combine my cooking and acting skills now.” Goila Butter Chicken Saransh has taken the quintessentially Indian meat dish butter chicken to the famous TV show 'Masterchef'. Calling his relationship with the dish a “strange one”, he said, “I am somebody who started out with regional Indian food and my butter chicken recipe became really popular. I didn’t choose it, it chose me in that sense. It became so popular that I couldn't stay away from it, found business and entrepreneurial possibilities with it. It became a conversation starter when I went out. That was a great point for me to run a butter chicken brand.” He went to Masterchef Australia as a guest where the contestants had to prepare butter chicken like him. Proud at being a part of the great show, he said, “It does add value in many ways to my career. It gave me a global platform. Suddenly the messaging became more about me as a stakeholder in my cuisine, it’s no more about ‘I want to become popular or I want to grow as a brand’. I have been invested with the power to promote what Indian cuisine is all about. It gave me a great opportunity so it's changed my thought process as a chef. I have to be more responsible for my actions. I chose my time very wisely.” Food trends: Molecular Gastronomy and Fusion All over the world, restaurateurs and pub owners introduced a variety of molecular gastronomy in their menu in the last couple of years. As a chef, however, Saransh says he never believed in it. “I knew it was a fad that's going to die down. The creator of molecular gastronomy had a very different take on it where he was experimenting with the nature of food, the science behind it. He is a food scientist who created something that was theatrical. It was magical what he made but then it got copied very cheaply all across the globe, not just in India. It became a gimmick, and that's not what the intent was,” he said. The celebrity chef explained, “It's exciting at first but you don't go back to a restaurant that’s giving you fumes or bubbles. There's a reason for that because it's not tasty. I feel molecular was one of those trends that according to me does not have a place in our cuisine. Any Indian molecular restaurant according to me is something that should not exist.” At the same time, he is all for fusion food as he said, “Fusion is great but there's a thin line that separates fusion from confusion. It takes a person who understands textures and flavours to be able to fuse two different cuisines. It's doable if you can do it but sometimes it falls flat as well. I have been to some great fusion restaurants in the last year but I have equally seen bad restaurants.” Traditional food has a novelty factor believes Saransh who is all for restaurant owners and chefs to cater to original Indian food style. He said, “You need people who save what’s traditional because no matter how much we look towards evolution in modern Indian food, there is nothing as comforting as dal and chawal. We need a reality check in that aspect as I feel Indian dining in the process of getting evolved has gone onto some random fusion rage. There has to be a space for quality establishments that deal with serving authentic traditional Indian food because nobody anymore does that. What had to change was the setup, the ambience and the way food was served. A lot of people have changed everything, they work on a cut-copy-paste model, with low light and multi-cuisine menu. They all look the same now.” Among the trends that will survive after five years according to Saransh are “good tasting, quality traditional food which was evolved based on techniques and not on fusion.” He added, “Regional food wave is still very strong that's and that’s what’s going to continue. People are going to look inwards in their community, regional pop-ups will happen. I have heard of Bihari pop, Coorgi pop up that’s happening. I am guessing they will also get converted into restaurants or at least delivery services. Food that is getting extinct or not many people are talking about it will land on the food map this year.”

Saransh Goila explains why molecular gastronomy does not stand a chance in Indian cuisine, fusion & food trends to look forward to

<p>A debate has been triggered on social media over whether 'Rendangate' dish should be 'crispy' &nbsp;or not after a judge of MasterChef UK called traditional Malaysian dish 'Rendangate' not 'crispy' enough.</p>

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<p>Masterchef contestant Zaleha Kadir Olpin, a Malaysian born woman cooked a spicy chicken with nasi lemak chicken rendangate which is a traditional dish of Malaysia.</p>

<p>But the judge John Torode and Gregg Wallace turned down the dish saying that ''it was not crispy''.</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;after the outrage Judge Torode, defending his comment said that what he was misunderstood and what he meant was that it was "not well cooked."</p>

<p>"What I meant was it wasn’t cooked. It simply wasn't cooked. It was white and flabby," Wallace told a British daily.</p>

<p>"She (Zaleha Kadir Olpin) didn’t go out because her (chicken) skin wasn't crispy. She went out because the other cooks were better," he added.</p>

<p>However, Malaysian were enraged as they criticised&nbsp;Torode for saying that chicken rendance is not meant to be crispy and it is a dish which stewed in coconut milk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nasi lemak chicken rendangate is a rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. As the dish is commonly found in Malaysia, and is considered a national dish.</p>

<p>The dish is also popular in neighbouring countries namely Singapore, Brunei, and southern Thailand.</p>


A debate has been triggered on social media over whether 'Rendangate' dish should be 'crispy' or not after a judge of Master chef UK called traditional Malaysian dish 'Rendangate' not 'crispy' enough

A debate has been triggered on social media over whether 'Rendangate' dish should be 'crispy' or not after a judge of MasterChef UK called traditional Malaysian dish 'Rendangate' not 'crispy' enough. × Masterchef contestant Zaleha Kadir Olpin, a Malaysian born woman cooked a spicy chicken with nasi lemak chicken rendangate which is a traditional dish of Malaysia. But the judge John Torode and Gregg Wallace turned down the dish saying that ''it was not crispy''. However, after the outrage Judge Torode, defending his comment said that what he was misunderstood and what he meant was that it was "not well cooked." "What I meant was it wasn’t cooked. It simply wasn't cooked. It was white and flabby," Wallace told a British daily. "She (Zaleha Kadir Olpin) didn’t go out because her (chicken) skin wasn't crispy. She went out because the other cooks were better," he added. However, Malaysian were enraged as they criticised Torode for saying that chicken rendance is not meant to be crispy and it is a dish which stewed in coconut milk. Nasi lemak chicken rendangate is a rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. As the dish is commonly found in Malaysia, and is considered a national dish. The dish is also popular in neighbouring countries namely Singapore, Brunei, and southern Thailand.

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