Full House stars surprised by creator's 'controversial' pick for one of the worst episodes of the series
Speaking on the How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast, Franklin described the Hawaii -set episode as 'silly' and 'from another planet,' criticizing its unrealistic plot progression.
The episode depicted the Tanner family seemingly stranded on a deserted island in Hawaii, only to discover they were on the wrong side, culminating in an impromptu concert.
Co-hosts Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, who starred in the show, initially expressed surprise but ultimately understood Franklin's assessment.
Sweetin further elaborated on the difficulties of filming outside the soundstage, including production mishaps and Franklin's injury, though she fondly recalled swimming with dolphins.
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MasterChef judge reveals what it was REALLY like on BBC set with John Torode and Gregg Wallace after working with TV duo for 20 years
A MasterChef judge has revealed what it was really like on the BBC set with John Torode and Gregg Wallace after working with the TV duo for 20 years. William Sitwell, 55, has been a regular on the cooking competition for around 20 years, as an extra judge who comes in for the quarter final episodes. The food critic and journalist appeared on Vanessa Feltz 's self-titled Channel 5 chat show today to speak out on the controversy that has recently beset the programme. John, 59, was axed from the cooking competition in an announcement from the broadcaster on Tuesday afternoon over a historic allegation of racism. Meanwhile, Gregg, 60, was sacked earlier this month after a report upheld 45 of 83 complaints of inappropriate behaviour against him. Their colleague William, speaking on Vanessa, defended the programme and its long-time hosts to the presenter, 63. Their colleague William, speaking on Vanessa, defended the programme and its long-time hosts to the presenter, 63 'I wouldn't argue with any of the allegations, that's not for me to do that', he began. 'All I can say is based on my experience of being on that show for 20 years - and I've worked in quite a few offices, newspaper offices, which are quite harsh environments - the MasterChef studio is the kindest, most courteous, most loving, caring place I've ever worked.' This comes from having seen it from both sides, he said, as both a judge and a contestant - he participated in a so-called battle of the critics a couple of years ago. William said: 'They literally hold your hand right up to the moment the cameras start rolling, they want you to perform the best and everyone's incredibly kind and helpful. 'Once the filming starts, you're on your own, right?! And if you get in the doo doo, that's up to you because that's TV and that's the fun of it. 'But my experience was it was just the opposite of a toxic atmosphere. 'And everything you read now, you'd think it was this terrible violent place of abuse, it's just far from it. 'That's not to say, I wouldn't question any of the allegations, that's not for me to do and I wouldn't attempt to do that.' This comes from having seen it from both sides, he said, as both a judge and a contestant - he participated in a so-called battle of the critics a couple of years ago. Pictured: William, right, with Gregg, left, on MasterChef Of John in particular, William (pictured) commented: 'I feel for him because I think he's a very decent guy, he's a very well-informed, charming, diligent, intelligent man' The MasterChef judge also spoke out specifically on both John and Gregg. The same report that saw Gregg sacked also found John had once used an 'extremely offensive racist term', allegedly during some drinks after filming. John posted to Instagram on Tuesday evening to say he had 'no recollection' of the incident and did not believe it had happened. He added: 'The allegation is that I did so sometime in 2018 or 2019, in a social situation, and that the person I was speaking with did not believe that it was intended in a malicious way and that I apologised immediately afterwards.' A witness of the moment has claimed John apologised instantly and 'was mortified' and he 'didn't use the term as a slur'. No one complained at the time, but the incident was brought up during Gregg's inquiry, they added. Emphasising the lack of clarity about when and how the moment happened, as well as the lack of offence the original person took at it, Vanessa asked William's feelings on it all. He replied: 'I have no idea, it sounds a bit foggy. When he would come in at the quarter final stages, there would be 'a really great atmosphere because you get to know the contestants', he explained 'I feel for him because I think he's a very decent guy, he's a very well-informed, charming, diligent, intelligent man and I'm sad if something like that happened. 'For me, it's a degree of sadness because I think it's a great show, I think it's an important show, I think it's a key part of British culture, I think it reflects British culture.' It comes after John was left 'heartbroken' by discovering he had been dropped from MasterChef online. A source told The Sun: 'He read about it on the BBC News website. 'Obviously he's heartbroken. He feels he's been made a scapegoat off the back of the Gregg Wallace report.' Just after the news broke, the chef released a statement confirming he had not 'heard from anyone at the BBC' or the show's production company Banijay UK. His agent was reportedly called just 11 minutes before the BBC's announcement - and so 'hadn't a chance to call him' before word got out. William appeared to take a swipe at this, when Vanessa introduced the topic of John's sacking: 'Apparently so. I think they forgot to tell him but that's the way the world works, isn't it?' He also spoke on complaints made against Gregg, one of which includes an allegation he once took his trousers down in front of a female coworker in a dressing room, in what she described as 'disgusting and predatory' behaviour. 'He never took his trousers down in front of me', the judge said. 'But what he always did – and I read about this when he quit – he is like a sort of Bernard Manning character, he cannot help but use the opportunity of seeing people to test out new gags, he is this sort of gag machine. 'And I don't get upset by his crazy jokes but I can see how other people might do.' Asked if he ever thought any of the jokes were too much, he said: 'No, because I can deal with it, I'm not easily offended.' Speaking about both his fellow presenters, William added, when asked by Vanessa if he ever saw anyone upset on set: 'Not at all, not at all.' When he would come in at the quarter final stages, there would be 'a really great atmosphere because you get to know the contestants', he explained. 'And I only ever saw warmth between the contestants and [Gregg] and also exactly the same with John. 'So, I never saw anything untoward or ever felt uncomfortable in any of the studios.' Interestingly, William had no doubt the show would have a future, when asked: 'Definitely. 'This is a show that is also in 85 different countries, hundreds of millions of people watch it... 'I think that the UK is one domain where MasterChef is shown. It's a global business, it's one of the biggest global food brands, it's one of the biggest global brands. 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The move came after BBC director-general Tim Davie notably failed to back John and said he 'expects action to be taken' following the racism allegations. He delivered the remarks as the BBC released its annual report - an occasion overshadowed by controversies for the second year in a row. A BBC spokesperson said: 'John Torode has identified himself as having an upheld allegation of using racist language against him. 'This allegation - which involves an extremely offensive racist term being used in the workplace - was investigated and substantiated by the independent investigation led by the law firm, Lewis Silkin. John Torode denies the allegation. 'He has stated he has no recollection of the alleged incident and does not believe that it happened. The much-loved cookery show (pictured), which launched in 2019, features John, 59, and his wife Lisa as they showcase their favourite recipes 'He also says that any racial language is wholly unacceptable in any environment. 'The BBC takes this upheld finding extremely seriously. We will not tolerate racist language of any kind and, as we have already said, we told Banijay UK, the makers of MasterChef, that action must be taken. 'John Torode's contract on MasterChef will not be renewed.' Banijay UK has also now said it has decided not to renew his contract. ITV are standing by under fire John, with sources at the channel telling MailOnline it will continue to broadcast John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen as scheduled on Saturday. The much-loved cookery show, which launched in 2019, features John, 59, and his wife Lisa as they showcase their favourite recipes. An ITV source said: 'There is no change to the ITV schedule and John and Lisa's Weekends will be broadcast as usual and will continue to air for the next three weeks.' It means the third episode of the tenth series of the show will be broadcast on ITV1 at 11.40am on Saturday. 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'To those who've shown kindness, thank you. It mattered. This has been brutal. 'For a working-class man with a direct manner, modern broadcasting has become a dangerous place. I was the headline this time. But I won't be the last. 'There will be more casualties if the BBC continues down this path, where protecting its legacy matters more than protecting people. 'For my part, with full legal support, I will consider my next move.'
Daily Mail
18 minutes ago
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Sia, 49, fuels romance rumors with mystery man at Katy Perry concert in LA... after divorcing Dan Bernad
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The Independent
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- The Independent
As a fitness writer I think Jessica Biel's workout is great – but it comes with a caveat
You might be familiar with the phrase 'comparison is the thief of joy'. This expression is particularly applicable to celebrity workouts. Yes, we can use the exercise regimes of our favourite actors and influencers as inspiration for our own efforts to stay in shape. But the two should never be put side by side, as Jessica Biel has highlighted in a recent Instagram post. After earning an avalanche of admiring comments for her strong physique in new Prime Video series The Better Sister, the 43-year-old pointed out that the 'peak shape' she was in while filming 'is not maintainable unless you are living the strictest, most rigid lifestyle with your nutrition and with your fitness, which I cannot do'. The caveat with celebrity workouts As a fitness writer, Biel's transparency is refreshing to see. Actors achieving an optimised physique for a role has become ever-more commonplace in the post-Avengers age, but it's important for viewers to note that recreating what they see on screen is rarely a viable option. Case in point: Zac Efron has been open about the impacts of his training for Iron Claw – 'Your life goes out the window during prep'. His intense efforts and diuretic use before filming Baywatch also led him to 'fall into a pretty bad depression' and 'develop insomnia', he tells Men's Health. Meanwhile, Chris Hemsworth's long-time trainer Luke Zocchi previously told me the pair approach top-off scenes in films like preparing for a bodybuilding show. They will know the exact date for filming months in advance, then fine-tune many factors to optimise his look for those few seconds of screen time. As a fitness fan, he's in great shape year round, but even Hemsworth doesn't look like Thor for all 12 months of the year. In summary, not even the actors themselves can maintain their on-screen physique for the long haul, so viewers shouldn't expect to either. After shining a spotlight on this on via Instagram, Biel goes on to share a workout from 'her plan to get a little bit back towards that [The Better Sister] shape' – and it's solid stuff for celebrities and the rest of us alike. Jessica Biel's workout Exercise Sets Reps Rest Dumbbell hip thrust 4 10 60 seconds after each set Dumbbell Romanian deadlift 4 10 60 seconds after each set Tempo Swiss ball hamstring curl (three second negative, or lowering phase) 3 10-12 60 seconds after each set Kettlebell goblet step-through lunge 3 6-8 each side 60 seconds after each set Resistance band kickback 2 10-12 each side 60 seconds after each set Kettlebell dead bug 2 12 60 seconds after each set This is a strength training workout. The targeted muscles are overcoming resistance – whether that's provided by a dumbbell, kettlebell, resistance band or your own bodyweight – to perform a movement. In the case of this particular session, the main working muscles are those of the glutes (backside), quads (front of the thigh), hamstrings (back of the thigh) and core (a collection of mid-body muscles responsible for supporting the spine, aiding balance and many more functions). The target number of sets and reps per exercise are geared towards building and maintaining muscle. If you want to try this workout for yourself, Biel has helpfully demonstrated the exercises in the video below. You can also substitute the Swiss ball hamstring curls for prone resistance band hamstring curls, and swap the kettlebell for dumbbells during the lunges and dead bugs, if you only have a couple of dumbbells and bands handy. Benefits of Jessica Biel's workout The body adheres to the SAID principle, which stands for specific adaptations to imposed demands. As a result, if we apply a resistance that challenges us during each of these exercises, and progress this resistance over time as our fitness improves, the body will build muscle and become stronger. Put simply, it's adapting to get better at the specific thing we keep asking it to do. It's not just the muscles that benefit either; strength training will bolster your bones, tendons, ligaments and more. This reduces your risk of injury and improves physical capacity, often increasing quality of life as a result. It can also boost balance, coordination and mobility by working your joints through a wide range of motion under load – if you can comfortably sit in a squat and lift objects overhead, chances are your hips, knees and shoulders are in pretty good nick. Another perk Biel highlights is the benefits of strength training as you grow older. 'My body's not 20 years old anymore, so I am adjusting my workout to what I need to do,' she says. The video then cuts to the actor in what appears to be the splits. 'You've got to build muscle, so that is a key part of my particular routine – [that] and a ton of flexibility,' she continues. '…Let's get older and stronger together.' As she alludes to here, strength training can counter a condition called sarcopenia: the age-related loss of strength and muscle. This process can start as early as your 30s, with an article from Harvard Health Publishing reporting that people can lose 'as much as three to five per cent [of muscle] per decade'. 'As you move through midlife and into your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, age-related muscle and strength loss – sarcopenia and dynapenia – become more significant concerns,' Ollie Thompson, an experienced personal trainer specialising in longevity, tells me. 'However, if you've built greater reserves earlier in life, you'll be in a stronger position to maintain muscle mass and physical function as you age. 'For someone who has dabbled in fitness during their younger years but hasn't prioritised staying fit through midlife, I recommend a minimum effective dose of two full-body resistance training sessions per week, along with approximately 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise,' he continues. 'This approach helps slow muscle loss, maintain strength and support overall cardiovascular health.'
