seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Mrs SFM can’t stand her either.
Masterchef: The Professionals
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Skinny Ethel
Well-Known Member
Gyles Brandreth is a safe pair of hands hopefully 
suprised they chose him though.
suprised they chose him though.She was very annoying I agree. Trying too hard to impress.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Originally it was just two, I think, with Monica coming in just for the skills section and cast as the scary head chef with her beady eyes on everything (she was Michel Roux's head chef at the time). She became a featured presenter a bit later.
I can see how a non-pro presenter alongside the pros helps as the non-pro acts as the viewer's representative, asking questions of the pros about what they are doing and why.
Yeah in the early Professional version you had to defeat Monica before you were allowed to take on Michel.
Happy Tree
maagilises metsas
He likes to eat baked beans cold from the tin. Joanna Lumley can advise on cutlery options.Gyles Brandreth is a safe pair of hands hopefully
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
The evolution of Monica has been interesting. At the start, they were all supposed to be scared of her, and probably were. Now she's the one who gives everyone a hug.
It's a tough balance. You don't want a top food critic like Nigel Slater or Jay Rayner, or a top chef. But a bit of a layman who knows a little bit about food but not too much. And they're gonna need to get someone quite the opposite of Wallace. They had the balance right there.
That posh bloke, Hugh Fearnley whateverington?
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
The winner is to work in the kitchen at Aven, here in Preston; I'll let you scroll over to see both the menu and the price
I very rarely eat out, and certainly not at prices like this, but is this sort of stuff normal? They come across as arseholes...
Saul Goodman
It's all good, man
You'd think at those prices they could afford someone with a basic grasp of the English language.
tommers
It was... Rebekah Vardy's account
They're making 12 courses or whatever it is. They don't want people not turning up, cos that will cost them money, they don't want to be serving different courses at different times to different tables, cos that will be complicated and they don't want to change the tomatoes for peas cos Nina doesn't like tomatoes - cos that isn't the thing they're making and that will also make it really complicated. So it does sound a bit arsey but it makes sense tbh.
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
Maybe you're right, perhaps the cohort of people happy to pay £125 for lunch don't mind the arseyness?
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Can't find an up to date GBBO thread. Do people not watch it? I don't.
However, I've just discovered this year's winner is the sister of the autistic twins my partner used to teach. They are so wrapped up in their own world(s) they didn't even mention it on social media lol. I only found out by mistake (they have an unusual surname for Wales).
However, I've just discovered this year's winner is the sister of the autistic twins my partner used to teach. They are so wrapped up in their own world(s) they didn't even mention it on social media lol. I only found out by mistake (they have an unusual surname for Wales).
Bingoman
Well-Known Member
Really i dont think I have ever seen her smile
She was horrendous on I'm a celeb (which is my other guilty pleasure). Moped and sulked for a few days then legged it.
Happy Tree
maagilises metsas
I don't mind her occasional appearances as a critic judge, but a whole series full of her miserable demeanour I could do without. I only watch the professional one so hopefully they'll pick someone else for that. But, at the end of the day, we've seen the last of Egg Wallace so life's not so bad.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
I think Wallace performed his function well (minority opinion I know). So if they want that function maintained, the replacement needs to be a knowledgeable foodie layperson.
Alternatively I could see them ditching that function and just having the two chefs.
Alternatively I could see them ditching that function and just having the two chefs.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I was thinking of Ed Gamble, but I think he's currently a judge on the Great British Menu, unless I'm way out of date (haven't seen it, just heard him talking about it)
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Might struggle with chewing judging by that photo.Hmm.... this guy's been proposed for the professional version.... on twitter i should add, not by anyone official. But I'd like to see it.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
not seriously. he would be a terrible choice.Hmm.... this guy's been proposed for the professional version.... on twitter i should add, not by anyone official. But I'd like to see it.
Agree. They laid the story on thick for Dan so maybe they liked his whole story better but clearly he smashed it in the final as did George. Nice to see they all seemed to be mates. Really enjoyed the Turkish Irish restaurant too.
Yep agreed. He clearly knows his food and flavours and can express himself, while still being a relative layman. I quite like Chris Bavin off Best Home Cook who seems similar but perhaps he’s not deemed a big enough name. Grace Dent always seems a bit full of herself and doesn’t have the friendly ‘bedside manner’ imho.
Happy Tree
maagilises metsas
Dawn French. Sorted.
Bingoman
Well-Known Member
Confirmed Grace Dent the new judge on Celebrity Masterchef
Grace Dent steps in as judge for Celebrity MasterChef 2025 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Award-winning restaurant critic, Grace, has been a regular guest on MasterChef for over a decade
www.bbc.co.uk
