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BreakingNews.ie
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Olivia Attwood to front new reality TV cooking show
Loose Women panellist Olivia Attwood is to present a new cooking reality TV show, which will see contestants filmed both in and out of the kitchen. The Heat will take place in Barcelona and involve 10 chefs working under Michelin star chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, as he tries to find the next rising star for his new restaurant in the Spanish city. Advertisement The show, which will be broadcast on ITV2 and ITVX next year, is not a straightforward cooking competition, as each day the cameras will keep rolling once the cast have finished in the kitchen. Viewers can expect promotions, demotions, power plays, sackings and shock decisions throughout the series, according to producers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ITV Studios (@itvstudios) Attwood, who has presented a number of documentaries for ITV, said: 'It is such an honour to host this brand-new format for ITV2 and ITVX. Being at the helm of something this fresh and exciting is a total pinch-me moment!' Novelli, who has previously appeared as a judge on Masterchef Australia, said: 'I couldn't be more thrilled to join this new exciting show and help spotlight the next generation of culinary talent. 'Known for my drive and intensity in the kitchen, I'll be using my passion and unique teaching style to push these young chefs to dig deep, stay sharp, and prove they have what it takes to grow, evolve, and make their mark. Advertisement 'I'll mentor them to use all five senses together and put it all on the plate, the right way. It's going to be a wild ride, and I know we'll discover some true culinary stars along the way.' Paul Mortimer, director of reality commissioning and acquisitions at ITV, said: 'The Heat is the perfect fusion of a high-stakes cooking show with real-life drama, and with the fantastic Olivia at the forefront alongside the renowned Jean-Christophe calling the shots in the kitchen, it's shaping up to be a new reality obsession for our younger viewers on ITV2 and ITVX.' The Heat is produced by Twofour, part of ITV Studios for ITV.
Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The new Hell's Kitchen? ITV announces 'absolutely unmissable' new cooking competition hosted by Olivia Attwood - with a scintillating twist
ITV has just announced an 'absolutely unmissable' new cooking competition hosted by Love Island star Olivia Attwood - and it has a surprising twist. Tense new series The Heat will take place under the sizzling Spanish sun - tracking ten young chefs as they work under multi Michelin Star chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. The world-rated culinary master is opening a summer restaurant at the glamorous Port Vell Marina, and is on a mission to find the rising star among the keen professionals. But villa bombshell Olivia will not be straying too far from her roots as the camera closely follows the chefs both in the kitchen and behind the scenes - offering a glimpse into their personal lives. In a new reality format, viewers with a taste for the salacious will watch along as the staff develop close blonds, with dating, socialising and drama on the cards. The cooking show will blend the contestants' personal and professional lives, as the young hopefuls quickly realise the precariousness of their position in the fierce culinary contest. They will consistently battle in a bid to climb the kitchen ranks - and promotions, demotions, power plays, sackings and shock decisions throughout the series will keep them on their toes. 'It is such an honour to host this brand-new format for ITV2 and ITVX,' host Olivia said. 'Being at the helm of something this fresh and exciting is a total pinch-me moment.' And chef Jean-Christophe, known for his drive and intensity in the kitchen, said he was equally 'thrilled' to join the exciting new series. 'I'll be using my passion and unique teaching style to push these young chefs to dig deep, stay sharp and prove they have what it takes to grow, evolve, and make their mark,' he said. His years of experience will prove life-changing for the show's contestants, and Jean-Christophe will mentor the next generation of culinary talent. 'I'll mentor them to use all five senses together and put it all on the plate, the right way,' he continued. 'It's going to be a wild ride, and I know we'll discover some true culinary stars along the way. I'm ready. Let's do this. Allez, Allez - bon appétit!' Filming is already underway in Barcelona, and ITV's Paul Mortimer said, 'The Heat is the perfect fusion of a high-stakes cooking show with real-life drama. 'And with the fantastic Olivia at the forefront alongside the renowned Jean-Christophe, it's shaping up to be a new reality obsession for our younger viewers.' It's not the first of exciting developments for Olivia, who came onto our screens in 2017 as a Love Island contestant. Since then, she has soared in the media world, and recently began her role as a This Morning host. The 34-year-old kicked off her hosting debut with a brutal comment to her co-star Dermot O'Leary on Friday -which left the studio in stitches. Olivia couldn't help but make a cheeky comment about Dermot's height seconds after she went on air for the first time. Dermot began by telling viewers: 'Well hello. Welcome to your Friday's This Morning. Look who has joined us today. It's only the lovely Olivia Attwood everyone!' With 5'11" Olivia towering over 5'9" Dermot, she replied: 'Thanks guys! This is not a drill. This is happening!' before cheekily adding 'I want you to know, I did go for a smaller heel.' Dermot then added: 'You could have worn a flat! That's all I'm saying... Early feedback,' to which Olivia replied: 'I couldn't actually!' The former X Factor presenter then went on his tip toes to get to the same height as his co-host.
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Olivia Attwood lands huge new ITV show as she takes on reality show with a flavour of Love Island
ITV are to keep the sexy taste of Spain sizzling with a new cookery show with more than a taste of Love Island to it. Former villa stunner Olivia Attwood will front the intense new contest which, like the dating show, is set in Spain and is set to be one of ITV 's biggest new programme launches. 3 3 Airing on ITV2, it's being filmed this year and will air in 2026, and is set in a high end restaurant on a marina in Barcelona where viewers will see the frantic activity both front of house and behind the scenes. The competition will be judged by top chef Jean Christophe Novelli, who previously fronted the 2005 series of Hell's Kitchen with the late Gary Rhodes. A TV insider said: "This is great news for fans of Love Island as the current hit series nears its end, and gives them another series to look forward to with a flavour of sexy Spain. "It's a competition where waiting staff, maitre d's and chefs will all be put through their paces, with it all being overseen by Olivia, who's now considered to be one of ITV's fastest rising stars. "Bagging a solo reality TV contest is a huge step for her, but also a natural one given her Love Island heritage - and she's used to feeling the heat in a Mediterranean contest." The show will feature ten chefs working in a restaurant and it follows what happens after hours as well as in the kitchen. Similar to the hugely popular series Below Deck, the chefs will be living and working together so cameras will be rolling on staff nights out as well as while they are working together in the kitchen. The competition element is intense and viewers will see promotions and demotions as the chefs battle one another to impress. Olivia, who shot to fame on the 2017 series of Love Island, has bagged several top roles with ITV, where she's well thought of among execs. The 34-year-old, who's married to footballer Bradley Dack, has fronted documentaries including Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection and Getting Filthy Rich. This Morning fans deliver verdict on Olivia Attwood as she makes her debut as new co-host with Dermot O'Leary In 2022, she was briefly a contestant on I'm a had to withdraw on medical grounds just two days after arriving. Just last week, she made her presenting debut on This Morning - often seen as the jewel in ITV's crown. She hosted last week for the first time alongside Dermot O'Leary to rave reviews. Olivia has also been appearing as a Loose Women panellist since 2023.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Guess who! MasterChef judge looks almost unrecognisable in throwback photo
He's the popular judge on the hit Network Ten reality show MasterChef Australia. Since joining the show, he has quickly become a fan favourite for the way he mentors the hopeful chefs. The famous foodie comes with quite the kitchen pedigree, having been awarded a formidable four Michelin stars. He's no slouch in front of the camera as well, having appeared in a raft of small-screen fare, including Chef Academy, Celebrity X Factor, Cooking With The Stars, Celebrity Hunted UK, Hell's Kitchen UK, and many more. One eagle-eyed MasterChef fan received quite the shock when they spotted the culinary king in a resurfaced clip from a 17-year-old show. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Can you guess who it is? That's right! It's none other than lauded French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. Social media user Vivid_Percentage5560 took to Reddit this week to share a throwback photo of Jean-Christophe during an appearance as a judge on American Top Chef in 2008. 'Guess who was a judge on the American Top Chef season 5?' they asked, before revealing they only realised who it was upon hearing his distinctive French accent. 'Jean-Christophe Novelli!' they excitedly responded. 'I was re-watching old episodes of Top Chef and recognised his voice.' The photo showed a very serious-looking Jean-Christophe pictured when he was around 47 years old. He looked almost unrecognisable, sporting a much fuller face than the one that appears in the MasterChef kitchen. While his hairstyle has not changed much in the ensuing years, it appears Jean-Christophe has gone a couple of shades lighter. The post was met with a flurry of chatter from fans, with the likes of: 'No way!!!' Another made reference to Jean-Christophe's accent with: 'This find is fan-tas-tique!' A third added that they too had been keeping tabs on Jean-Christophe's earlier TV appearances. 'He was a mentor chef on some older season of Cooking with the Stars and that was the only reason why I watched it,' they offered. Jean-Christophe joined the cast of MasterChef in 2024, starring as a judge alongside Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, and Sofia Levin. He quickly became a fan favourite, with many viewers taken by Jean-Christophe's mentorship and personality. Just weeks before last year's MasterChef finale, fans flocked to Reddit to expresss their dismay that Jean-Chrisophe was not given more screen time on his inaugural season. But one disgruntled fan noted: 'I personally love him, but I feel the contestants as well as the judges don't pay much attention to him. 'Kinda chuckle whenever he's talking out loud, laugh embarrassingly whenever he praises or bangs the table. 'Poh gets all the attention and is part of everything. Even when he's praising the contestants, they don't take him seriously.' The viewer went on to say Jean-Christophe is very 'sweet' and tries 'to be as helpful as possible, but nobody really cares'. Other users voiced their agreement, with many praising the restaurateur for his uplifting and positive personality on the Channel 10 cooking competition. 'He's totally our favourite judge. Total breath of fresh air,' one person said.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE MasterChef's Poh Ling Yeow breaks her silence on rumours she is quitting popular cooking show - and if she will be returning in 2026
Poh Ling Yeow has addressed swirling rumours she's stepping away from MasterChef Australia. Daily Mail Australia can reveal the 51-year-old has signed on to return for the 2026 season, putting an end to recent speculation she was preparing to bow out. A spokesperson for the popular chef flatly denied the claims, revealing: 'There's no truth to the speculation. Poh is loving her time on MasterChef and feels like she's found her place.' It follows a report by New Idea earlier this week suggesting Poh was considering leaving the series, prompting executives to quietly begin scouting a new judge to join Andy Allen, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli at the judging table. Among the names floated as a potential replacement? None other than fan favourite Julie Goodwin - the very contestant who beat Poh to win the first season of MasterChef back in 2009. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Julie would be a fantastic judge. Fans love her,' a source told the magazine. 'While no one wants to see Poh leave, everyone would welcome Julie back with open arms.' Julie, 54, made a triumphant return to the franchise in 2022 and delighted fans when she appeared as a guest judge last year. Insiders told the magazine she 'absolutely loved' the experience and would be open to returning in a more permanent capacity if the opportunity arose. Poh, meanwhile, joined the judging panel in 2022 following the shock death of Jock Zonfrillo and the departures of Melissa Leong and Andy Allen. While she's embraced the role, the artist-turned-chef has admitted the transition hasn't always been seamless. Speaking on the From The Newsroom podcast earlier this year, Poh revealed she often finds herself mentally back in the contestant's apron. 'I constantly run through the challenges that I have just delivered and think about what I would do in that situation,' she said. 'That's how much I miss and love it.' She has also taken on a new role outside the MasterChef kitchen and was announced as an ambassador for Tourism NT in January. At the time, she said she wishes to inspire Australians to discover a holiday up north that is 'different in every sense'. 'As someone who adores travel, learning, and finding inspiration in new places, the NT is a dream destination,' Poh said. 'From the breathtaking Top End to the awe-inspiring Red Centre, I've fallen in love with it all - and I couldn't be prouder to showcase everything this extraordinary place has to offer!' In her new role, Poh will spotlight the 'unparalleled beauty, rich cultures, vibrant food scene and artistic heritage' of the Northern Territory. Poh stepped into the role after gracing the cover of The Australian Women's Weekly for the first ever Outback Christmas issue last year. She has since been exploring the vast territory, famous for its red desert landscapes, and visiting some iconic destinations. Travelling through Top End, the celebrity cook enjoyed stops at Litchfield National Park, Finniss River Lodge and the Territory's tropical capital, Darwin. She then made her way down to the Red Centre where she visited Alice Springs (Mparntwe), Hermannsburg (Ntaria), Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Hole.
