Fred Siriex dealt major blow as huge TV show axed after two series
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There may have been an appetite for Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' jet-setting food show The World Cook – but fans aren't getting another helping.
The series, which filmed across locations including Majorca, Italy and Mexico, has been shelved with no plans for a return on Prime Video.
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Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' global cooking contest The World Cook has been axed after two series
Show execs opted not to renew the programme for a third season, despite it pulling in a steady stream of viewers since its launch in 2022.
A source told me: 'Fans loved watching Emma and Fred on The World Cook and will be gutted it won't be back any time soon.
'It was a major show for both hosts, too, as it was their first foray into presenting for a global streaming channel, with the series going out around the world.
It had a great run and everyone who worked on the show was pleased with it, but it felt like it had naturally come to the end of its course.'
A spokesperson for the show added: 'Whilst there are currently no plans to begin filming a third series of The World Cook this year, new audiences can still discover the series on Prime Video and fans can revisit and enjoy the episodes released so far.'
The telly competition, produced in collaboration with travel firm TUI, saw cooks from 16 nations take on head-to-head kitchen challenges.
A likely blow
Contestants were then jetted all around the globe to prepare local food from each destination.
Although losing the show will likely be a blow, Emma has a second series of Love Is Blind: UK lined up for Netflix, alongside Busted star hubby Matt Willis, and will be back for Cooking With The Stars and The Voice UK.
Meanwhile, Fred recently flew solo hosting Tour De Fred on ITV, after his Road Trip series with Gino D'Acampo and Gordon Ramsay was axed.
Jezza in a jam - again
He famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour - now Jeremy Clarkson's come unstuck again.
The petrolhead turned agriculturalist sees himself getting jammed between a fence and a livestock transporter in the new series of Clarkson's Farm.
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Clarkson gets stuck between a fence and a truck in the new series of Clarkson's Farm
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It's not the first time Jeremy Clarkson has been in a tight spot - he famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour
The fourth outing of the Prime Video show sees him juggling his usual day job with trying to open a pub.
But first he had the problem of some troubling pigs to solve and that required him to get into their pen - which proves a bit of a problem.
Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on sexy new farmhand Harriet as he confirms 'replaced' Kaleb Cooper's future on show
Fortunately after a couple of deep breaths and mighty heave ho Jeremy manages to free himself but not before he gives his sidekick Kaleb Cooper a good laugh.
And as viewers will witness when the show returns on May 23, it turns out to be the least of his worries.
Op scare Ran's TV return
Ranvir Singh is set to return to TV screens today after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on a ruptured appendix.
The presenter and former Strictly star has shocked colleagues with plans to get back to ITV's Good Morning Britain so soon after her op.
Susanna Reid, Andi Peters and weather girl Laura Tobin have been keeping in constant contact with the host since her health scare earlier this month.
Ranvir has confirmed she was whisked into theatre after battling 'stomach ache'.
She revealed: 'I had a ruptured appendix and had urgent surgery at midnight', adding: 'I'm sore and shuffling around.'
The star is expected to reveal all about her emergency procedure when she returns to the GMB sofa.
Great to have you back, Ranvir.
Lorraine Kelly returns to screens today after her recent surgery. She will be joined live on air by Dr Hilary Jones for the episode on ITV to talk all things women's health and shed light on the importance of ovarian health and overcoming female cancers.
It airs at 9am on ITV1.
Chloe digs into dating
Love Island star Chloe Burrows will front a new documentary on dating, as the Channel 4 digital-first series Untold returns.
Chloe, who took part in the ITV2 dating show in 2021, will investigate why young people are ditching apps and ask if in-person dating is the key to forming lasting love.
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Love Island star Chloe Burrows has been signed up to front a new documentary on dating
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She will test the theory by heading on dates, meet experts and explore the dangers of apps.
In another episode of Untold, Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens will investigate sextortion – also known as sexual blackmail – the most prevalent form of image abuse in the UK. He will meet with people convicted of this crime before putting himself at risk of sextortion in a bid to track down a blackmailer.
The series returns on June 4.
Clare's a telly Traitor
It didn't take Clare Balding long to commit an act of betrayal on Celebrity Traitors – by defying an order not to talk to host Claudia Winkleman.
The sports presenter – who has just filmed the BBC One spin-off in the Scottish Highlands – revealed the pair were not supposed to chat before the cameras rolled.
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Claire Balding has opened up on her stint on Celebrity Traitors
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But Clare admitted: 'We travelled up on the same plane. She [Claudia] sidled up to me and said, 'They've told me I'm not allowed to talk to you'.
'I said, 'They've told me the same'. I won't tell you exactly what she said as there are children here, but anyway, she said, 'Stuff that!'.
'She's great, and there are some terrific missions in it. I mean, the production values…. It's going to be great telly, I promise you.'
Clare added of the series, which is expected to air later this year: 'It is the most intense sort of obsessive experience.
'You get so into it.'
One week after picking up a TV Bafta for her BBC comedy series Alma's Not Normal, actress Sophie Willan has revealed she's expecting a baby.
The Bolton born star confirmed she was pregnant last night (Sun) and said: 'Plot twist...we're having a baby boy. Coming November 2025.'
Sara misses her 9-5
She recently revealed she was taking a step back from Dragons' Den to focus on her businesses.
Now Sara Davies has revealed it's not just being a CEO that pushed her to say goodbye to her seat alongside Touker Suleyman, Steven Bartlett, Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones on the BBC One series. She revealed that she is also keen to spend more time at home.
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Sara Davies has been explaining her reasons for stepping away from Dragons' Den
Credit: Rex
Sara told me: 'My kids are getting to the age where they need me at home more – I can't be travelling as much, so I wouldn't mind doing my nine to five, eight to six! They need me even more now, so it's good to be at home when I can.'
Dragons' Den will return later this year.
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