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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Colin Fassnidge lets slip MAJOR spoiler for new season of My Kitchen Rules during hilarious Logies interview - as he reveals 'feud' with co-host Manu Feildel is set to explode
Colin Fassnidge was feeling frisky on the Logies red carpet on Sunday. The My Kitchen Rules star told Daily Mail that he was on notice to behave himself, if his wife had her way. The 51-year-old was in such a festive mood that he couldn't help but let slip some secrets from the upcoming series of MKR. 'Want to know who wins?' he teased, before adding, 'Remember this name - The Meat Master. 'After this show airs, this guy will be a meme,' Colin added, hinting at a potential fan favourite. Colin went on to admit that he and his fellow judge, Manu Feildel, had one of their most tense seasons as their friendly 'feud' continues. 'This year on the show, we went toe-to-toe,' Colin explained. 'Get ready for it... this is why I have grey hair,' he added. Colin also admitted that he and Manu clashed with some of the new contestants, too. 'A couple of people don't really like us,' he said, cryptically. Colin said that there were further tensions between himself and Manu when the pair filmed another series - their new travel program, Off The Grid. The reality show sees the two men, who are often at odds with one another, travel around New Zealand in a caravan. 'Me and Manu, living in a caravan farting and arguing,' Colin said when describing the series. Asked if they argued frequently while travelling together, Colin admitted: 'Loads. Manu is a very grumpy man and he snores!' Off The Grid was announced as part of Channel Seven's 2025 programming lineup at the network's recent Upfronts event in Sydney. It has already aired in New Zealand where Colin explained it hit 'number one' in the TV ratings. Colin told Yahoo Lifestyle the idea for a road-trip series had been brewing for years. 'Manu had an idea to do a thing called "A Big Lap Around Australia" and no one wanted to do it, but when we were in New Zealand I said: "We should do it in a caravan". It was Manu's idea, but I made it better,' he said. The celebrity chef duo have certainly been known for trading barbs in the past and Colin added that viewers could expect a few spicy exchanges on the show. 65th TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS WINNERS AND NOMINATIONS TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Ally Langdon - A Current Affair, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network Hamish Blake - LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Julia Morris - I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Lisa Millar - Back Roads, ABC News Breakfast, Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now, Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Lynne McGranger - Home and Away, Seven Network - WINNER Poh Ling Yeow - MasterChef Australia, Network 10 Sonia Kruger - The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, Logies Red Carpet Show, Seven Network Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Hamish Blake - LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Julia Morris - I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Ricki-Lee - Australian Idol, Seven Network Sonia Kruger - The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, Logies Red Carpet Show, Seven Network Todd Woodbridge - Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network - WINNER Zan Rowe - Take 5 With Zan Rowe, ABC New Year's Eve, ABC Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery - Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC - WINNER Hailey Pinto - Home and Away, Seven Network Jenny Tian - Taskmaster Australia, Network 10 Kate Miller-Heidke - The Voice, Seven Network Kylah Day - Territory, Netflix Sofia Levin - MasterChef Australia, Network 10 Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon - A Current Affair, 9Network - WINNER David Speers - Insiders, ABC Michael Usher - 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network Peter Overton - 9News, 9Network Sarah Ferguson - 7.30, ABC Tara Brown - 60 Minutes, Dangerous Lies: Unmasking Belle Gibson, 9Network TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Lloyd Griffith - Return To Paradise, ABC Michael Dorman - Territory, Netflix Robert Taylor - Territory, Netflix Sam Corlett - Territory, Netflix Sam Neill - The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL - WINNER Tai Hara - Return To Paradise, ABC TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Alycia Debnam-Carey - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Anna Samson - Return To Paradise, ABC Anna Torv - Territory, Netflix Ayesha Madon - Heartbreak High, Netflix Kaitlyn Dever - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Lynne McGranger - Home and Away, Seven Network - WINNER TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Ben Miller - Austin, ABC Clancy Brown - Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Luke Cook - Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Michael Theo - Austin, ABC Patrick Brammall - Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Harriet Dyer - Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL Jenna Owen - Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan Kitty Flanagan - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Leighton Meester - Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Sally Phillips, Austin - ABC Vic Zerbst - Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actor Ashley Zukerman - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Darren Gilshenan - Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL Glenn Butcher - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Mark Coles Smith - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Matt Nable - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Sam Delich - Territory, Netflix TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actress Aisha Dee - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Chloé Hayden - Heartbreak High, Netflix Julia Zemiro - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Marg Downey - The Newsreader, ABC Michelle Lim Davidson - The Newsreader, ABC Tilda Cobham-Hervey - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Best Drama Program Bump - Stan Heartbreak High - Netflix Return To Paradise - ABC - WINNER Territory - Netflix The Newsreader - ABC The Twelve - BINGE / FOXTEL Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar - Netflix - WINNER Critical Incident - Stan Fake - Paramount+ How To Make Gravy - BINGE / FOXTEL Human Error - 9Network Plum - ABC Best Entertainment Program ABC New Year's Eve - ABC Australian Idol - Seven Network Countdown 50 Years On - ABC Dancing With The Stars - Seven Network The Voice - Seven Network - WINNER Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight - 9Network Best Current Affairs Program 60 Minutes - 9Network 7.30 - ABC 7NEWS Spotlight - Seven Network A Current Affair - 9Network Australian Story - ABC - WINNER Four Corners - ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Austin - ABC Colin From Accounts - BINGE / FOXTEL Fisk - ABC - WINNER Good Cop/Bad Cop - Stan Melbourne International Comedy Festival - ABC Optics - ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Gruen - ABC Hard Quiz - ABC Have You Been Paying Attention? 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Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Manu Feildel names the 'underrated' ingredient you MUST use for flavour - and the five cheap staples that make meals instantly tastier
He's best known for his rich sauces, hearty French classics and firm but fair critiques on My Kitchen Rules - and now Manu Feildel has revealed his top 2025 culinary secrets. Speaking to FEMAIL, the celebrity chef spilled his 'musts' - from kitchen tips and pantry essentials to the one humble vegetable he believes every Aussie should be cooking with. When it comes to flavour, Manu believes there is an often-overlooked vegetable that deserves a second chance: leeks. 'They're sweet when cooked down and add so much depth to soups, pies, and sauces,' he said. 'They're a real French kitchen staple and totally underrated here.' The French-born chef, who recently launched a new cast iron cookware collection with Spotlight, said a well-stocked pantry doesn't need to be fancy - but it should be functional. 'Olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, tinned tomatoes and good-quality salt,' he said when asked what ingredients he always keeps on hand. 'With those, you're halfway to something tasty already.' And with many of those items setting you back just a couple of dollars, it's proof that flavour doesn't have to come with a big price tag. Though known for restaurant-level meals, Manu insists weeknight cooking can - and should - be simple. His go-to? A one-pan roast chicken with veggies. 'Quick to prep, full of flavour, and the oven does most of the work. Plus the leftovers are great the next day,' he said. 'The biggest mistake I see over and over again is something almost everyone makes,' Manu added. 'It's not seasoning properly. A lot of home cooks are afraid of salt, but seasoning is key to bringing a dish to life. Don't be scared - just taste as you go.' For those looking to elevate their backyard BBQ game, Manu has one golden rule: marinate. 'A great marinade can turn simple meat or veggies into something incredible,' he said. 'And don't forget to rest your meat after cooking - it keeps it juicy and flavourful.' While he's cooked for thousands and judged hundreds of hopefuls on television, he says it's not technique that makes a great home cook - it's passion. 'The best ones love what they do,' he said. 'It's not about perfection. It's about putting heart into every dish.' And if you've been too intimidated to try crème brûlée, Manu wants to change your mind. 'It's literally cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla,' he said. 'The trickiest part is not eating all the custard before it sets!' The chef's new Culinary & Co. cast iron collection, available exclusively at Spotlight, was designed to bring that same balance of beauty and practicality to Aussie kitchens. 'It's been a dream of mine to create cookware that reflects how I like to cook,' he said. 'Durable, beautiful, and practical - especially the wok and fry pans. I can't wait for people to get cooking with it at home.' For Manu, food is about memory as much as taste, and nothing takes him back like the slow-cooked beef bourguignon his mum used to make. 'It's rich, comforting, and reminds me of being a kid in France,' he said.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
My Kitchen Rules star Manu Feildel reveals his huge secret arm tattoo as he adds to his impressive body ink collection
Manu Feildel has finally revealed his much-anticipated arm tattoo after teasing the design for months. The My Kitchen Rules star took to Instagram to share a clip of the new ink - a a large octopus on his forearm. In the video, originally posted by tattoo artist Mertim Gokalp, the celebrity chef put on a brave face as he sat through the painful process. 'Thanks mate it's always a pleasure to see you,' Mertim captured the post, while also tagging Thirteen Feet Tattoo parlour in Sydney. Over the last few months, Manu has been sharing several sneak peeks of the tattoo, but has kept it mostly under wraps to leave fans guessing. 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. Manu has many tattoos covering his body. In 2022, he raised temperatures at Channel Seven's annual Perth Telethon when he ripped off his shirt to flaunt his extensive collection. The French chef hilariously painted some abs on his stomach, using bronzer to create the illusion of a six-pack. Home and Away star Lynne McGranger couldn't get enough of the strip show, and was seen smiling and laughing as she touched Manu's tummy. The culinary star played up to the role of a male stripper, showing off his dance moves and flexing his muscles. The two stars were answering calls alongside other celebrities and notable figures to help raise money for 50 beneficiaries, including the Perth Children's Hospital. Manu has been co- hosting and judging My Kitchen Rules Australia since its inception in 2010. However, the heat in the kitchen can get too much for the celebrity chef, who has been openly candid about his personal experience with stress and anxiety. In an Instagram post, the French-Australian restaurateur said he goes swimming in an ocean pool almost every morning as the sun rises. 'I do not share too much of my private life on my social media the last couple of years but today I felt like sharing my experience,' he began. 'I believe that most of us suffer from some type of stress, anxiety or even some mental breakdowns at time and trust me, I am not any different. I believe I found my medicine. 'Since the beginning of the year I've been swimming in the ocean pool nearly every mornings and it's changed my life in many ways. 'It's nothing spiritual but just simply revitalising. It clears my mind from any negativity and kick start my day in a great mood. It's giving me more energy and more focus.' 'Anyway I just thought if I can help someone finding a solution to their battles, try that,' he suggested.
Time Out
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Michelin-star chefs and Aussie icons are turning up the heat for Port Douglas' hottest food festival
What do you get when you combine a Singaporean Michelin-star chef, the owner of one of Asia's oldest cocktail bars and the pastry extraordinaire from Fortnum and Mason? The sizzling line-up for Taste Port Douglas – and that's just a taster. Australia's favourite tropical food festival is returning to Far North Queensland for its ninth year in 2025, flying in a world-class roster of talent for four flavour-packed days from August 7 to 10. Surrounded by two World Heritage-listed wonders – the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest – Taste Port Douglas will see the return of its signature seaside long lunches, exclusive restaurant takeovers, expert masterclasses, a star-lit music festival, and the iconic opening and closing cocktail parties. The hottest ticket in town is always for 'A Night of Fire', which takes place under the flickering candlelights at Flames of the Forest, Australia's only rainforest dining experience. Many of Australia's biggest culinary names and favourite television personalities will be firing up the kitchens at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort festival village, including Matt Preston, Manu Feildel, Colin Fassnidge, Nelly Robinson and Alanna Sapwell. They'll be joined by three international rock star chefs who will keep the food and drinks flowing. Pâtissier extraordinaire and executive head chef at London's Fortnum and Mason, Roger Pizey, will re-create a tarte tatin that has been praised as one of the best ever made. Michelin-starred chef of Singapore's Marguerite restaurant, Michael Wilson, will host an exclusive masterclass with paired wines. Meanwhile, Ryan Clift, chef and owner of The Tippling Club, one of Singapore's oldest cocktail bars and a regular on The World's 50 Best Bars list, will demonstrate how to make his signature dishes to just 24 guests.
