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Mary Berry told Prue Leith 'he doesn't need you' in honest response to Bake Off question
Mary Berry told Prue Leith 'he doesn't need you' in honest response to Bake Off question Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has opened up about the advice she was given by her predecessor, Dame Mary Berry, after taking over from her on the show Dame Prue Leith has revealed how she spoke to Dame Mary Berry shortly after taking a role on the Great British Bake Off (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Dame Prue Leith has shared an insightful tidbit about Dame Mary Berry's advice when she was set to take over from the baking legend on the Great British Bake Off. Already a celebrated figure in the culinary scene and having made various TV appearances, Dame Mary became a familiar face on the BBC in 2010 with her co-host Paul Hollywood on The Great British Bake Off, providing critiques on the contestants' baking creations. After a remarkable six-year stint on the show, Dame Mary chose to depart out of allegiance to the BBC when GBBO's move to Channel 4 was announced. Dame Mary stepped down from her position on the Channel 4 in 2016 (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) The announcement soon followed that Dame Mary's successor would be none other than Dame Prue, with Paul continuing his role as judge. Reflecting on this significant moment in her career during an interview on the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, Dame Prue reminisced about reaching out to Dame Mary for guidance ahead of stepping into her new role. Article continues below Reflecting on her past interactions with the renowned baker, Dame Prue recalled: "I have known Mary for many, many years, we're not close friends but we do like each other. Dame Prue revealed how she was eager to get a character reference of Paul Hollywood after taking a role on the show (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) "When I got the job that she had given up on Bake Off, I rang her up to ask her whether Paul Hollywood was workable with, and I thought, she had worked with him for eight years by then, so I knew she would tell me the truth." She recounted Dame Mary's sage advice about working with Paul: "She was very interesting, she said 'do you know what? He is so good and he is very good at his job and he knows baking backwards, he's a lovely guy and very friendly and easy to work with'." Dame Prue also divulged what the cherished baker warned her about: "But, he knows so much and he's so knowledgeable, he doesn't need you at all. You have to just hold your own and push yourself in because he'll just do the show without you'." Dame Prue recently stepped back from her role on the celebrity edition of the show (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Article continues below Even though Dame Prue has been a part of the show since taking over from Dame Mary in 2017, avid GBBO followers might have noticed her absence in the celebrity special, where newsreader Kate Garraway triumphed as the champion. Discussing why she opted out of the latest series, she cited the demanding schedule as a key reason: "These things are filmed back-to-back all the way through summer from April to August so you don't get any time off." Continuing, she shared: "I'm getting quite old and there's places I want to see. So I'm not doing this year's."
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
James Martin's 'controversial' five ingredient lunch after weight loss
James Martin has been open about his weight loss journey, which saw him drop from 17 stone to 14 stone. The chef has shared the unusual sandwich he loves to eat for lunch TV chef James Martin has shared his penchant for a "controversial" but "off the charts" lunch that he's adored since childhood, despite recently shedding an impressive 3st. The culinary maestro, known for his appearances on Ready, Steady Cook, slimmed down from 17 stone to 14 stone after taking part in Strictly Come Dancing nearly two decades ago. He says the transformation also meant he found it easier getting into his beloved sports cars. James has been quite candid about his dietary overhaul, which involved cutting back on sugary sodas and incorporating more fish. However, he admits there's one particular lunchtime treat he can't resist. During a chat on the Good Food podcast with Samuel Goldsmith last year, James divulged his recipe for this unique sandwich, a throwback to his younger days. He acknowledges it might not win any healthy eating awards, but insists it's a must-try, reports Devon Live. James detailed the creation process: "People are going to freak out about this but you have to try it. You need white sliced bread, not fancy ciabatta or sourdough, your cheapest white sliced bread, the thin one, then you butter it, but you butter it in chunks, so you slice the butter and that sits on it. "Here's the controversial bit. You take a banana, put it in a bowl, mush it up, spread that on it. Take a Cadbury's Flake, sprinkle that on it. "A few plain crisps, put the bread on it, press it down, wrap it in clingfilm, leave it in a rucksack for about a day, somewhere warm, and then eat it. Off the charts. "Heston Blumenthal will have a dish, I swear to God. That used to be my go-to sandwich as a kid. It's weird but it's ace." James shared that he used to relish the sandwich as a youngster. He would often forget to eat his lunch, instead finding the sandwich in his backpack the next day and devouring it. On the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, James expressed surprise at his survival given his unusual diet. He remarked: "Looking at this diet, it's a wonder I'm still alive really." James has previously disclosed that he managed to shed weight without resorting to the gym. Instead, he claims to walk extensively every day. In an interview with Best magazine, he revealed: "I have a gym upstairs, but I haven't used it though. I do about 20 to 30,000 steps a day walking my dogs." The NHS advocates for a brisk 10 to 15 minute walk each day as part of an adult's recommended 150 minutes of exercise. It highlights walking as a "sometimes overlooked" form of exercise that can boost stamina, burn calories, and promote heart health. Chatting with Mark, James confessed his love for racing cars, but admitted he had difficulty getting out of them before shedding weight. He stated: "It comes down to the fact that I race cars, or I still try and race a few cars and I actually struggle to get out of them now. "Getting in them, you kind of fall in them, but then you've got to get out of them and it just doesn't look very good." The chef will be returning with James Martin's Saturday Morning at 9.30am on ITV One. James will be serving up food for former model Jodie Kidd while enjoying recipes from Aktar Islam, Emily Scott, and Corrin Harrison.
Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
James Martin's two-ingredient breakfast after shedding three stone
James Martin's new book, 'James Martin's Spanish Adventure', showcases regional recipes inspired by his travels. James Martin has revealed the go-to breakfast that helped him shed three stone, and it only requires two ingredients. The celebrity chef and host of James Martin's Saturday Morning has recently undergone a notable weight loss, crediting his diet shift rather than any intense fitness regime. While he's embraced lighter eating habits, James still hasn't let go of one of his most beloved ingredients: butter, Devon Live reported. Speaking to Hello!, the 52-year-old said his simple yet satisfying breakfast is 'grilled tomatoes on toast.' He added, 'It's very simple and very tasty. And the barbecued leeks with lardons and hazelnuts,' as reported by Gloucestershire Live. James recently returned from a culinary journey through Spain, which inspired his latest cookbook James Martin's Spanish Adventure. He said the recipes featured were 'specifically created' from ingredients he discovered during his travels, with a focus on local flavour and simplicity that reflects his own food philosophy. Though his cooking style may lean towards simplicity these days, his passion for food remains rooted in flavour and authenticity. 'I'm a farmer's kid, I like pure food, I like simple food and just love great ingredients,' he said. 'I like simple cooking, but also bringing out the flavour of the ingredients is more important than anything else.' His healthier lifestyle hasn't come from strict gym sessions either. James has been upfront about skipping workouts entirely. 'I don't go,' he said of the gym, adding with a laugh, 'my fitness measure is whether I can get my a**e in and out of a car.' That kind of honest and humorous take has become part of his enduring charm. Appearing on the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, James also revealed that his love of motor racing was a driving force behind his weight loss. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'It comes down to the fact that I race cars, or I still try and race a few cars and I actually struggle to get out of them now,' he admitted. 'Getting in them, you kind of fall in them, but then you've got to get out of them and it just doesn't look very good.' While many chefs have jumped on the healthy eating trend, James took a different path, and proudly so. 'I brought out a book on butter,' he laughed, referring to his 517-page homage titled Butter: Comforting, Delicious, Versatile, Over 130 Recipes Celebrating Butter. He continues to champion the ingredient while balancing his diet in a way that suits him best. James' culinary journey began in his childhood kitchen and was refined through years of work in France. Today, his career spans bestselling cookbooks, restaurants, bakeries, and regular appearances across the BBC and ITV.
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Martin's two-ingredient breakfast he eats every day after three stone weight loss
Celebrity chef James Martin has shed three stone after making some major changes to his diet - but he's not given up his favourite food group despite slimming down James Martin, the renowned chef and presenter of ITV's James Martin's Saturday Morning, has revealed his favourite two-ingredient breakfast following his recent three-stone weight loss journey, describing it as "simple and very tasty". Recently he visited Spain for inspiration and compiled some of his favourite regional dishes for a new book, titled 'James Martin's Spanish Adventure'. He shared that the recipes in the his books had been "specifically created" using the ingredients they discovered while travelling. Following his impressive weight loss at the age of 52, Martin observes that fish now accounts for a predominant 80% of his diet, yet he still indulges in his beloved butter. In an interview with Hello!, James disclosed that the dishes in his new book, were "specifically created" from ingredients discovered during his travels. However, it seems his favourite recipe remains a simple dish that anyone can whip up at home using just two basic ingredients, reports Devon Live. James raved about his go-to meal: "Grilled tomatoes on toast. It's very simple and very tasty. And the barbecued leeks with lardons and hazelnuts." On the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, James opened up about how his love for motor racing spurred his substantial weight loss, as he found himself "struggle to get out of them". He added: "It comes down to the fact that I race cars, or I still try and race a few cars and I actually struggle to get out of them now. Getting in them, you kind of fall in them, but then you've got to get out of them and it just doesn't look very good." However, the celebrity chef continues to indulge in one of his favourite ingredients - butter. The celebrated TV personality and author has famously dedicated a 517-page book to the rich ingredient titled 'Butter: Comforting, Delicious, Versatile - Over 130 Recipes Celebrating Butter'. James humorously remarked about the time when health-conscious cookbooks were all the rage, saying he "brought out a book on butter" instead. James puts down his weight loss not to laborious gym sessions but to his background as a "farmer's kid", acknowledging his love for "simple food" and "great ingredients". He openly admits to avoiding the gym, candidly saying, "I don't go", and humorously uses his ability to "get my a**e in and out of a car" as a fitness barometer. James said: "I'm a farmer's kid, I like pure food, I like simple food and just love great ingredients. I like simple cooking, but also bringing out the flavour of the ingredients is more important than anything else." With a portfolio of restaurants and bakeries under his belt, James honed his trade from home cooks and further refined his craft in France, later gracing our screens with his participation in various BBC and ITV cooking programs.
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
James Martin shares favourite breakfast after 3 stone weight loss with just two ingredients
James Martin shares favourite breakfast after 3 stone weight loss with just two ingredients James Martin, who stars in the 'Saturday Morning' show on ITV, has disclosed a much-loved recipe that he called "simple and very tasty", and it only involves two ingredients The celebrity chef recently visited Spain and compiled some regional dishes (Image: Getty Images ) James Martin has shared his go-to two-ingredient breakfast, calling it "simple and very tasty", following his remarkable three stone weight loss journey. The renowned TV host of 'James Martin's Saturday Morning' on ITV ventured to Spain to gather a collection of beloved local recipes for his new culinary book, 'James Martin's Spanish Adventure'. Following his impressive weight loss at the age of 52, Martin observes that fish now accounts for a predominant 80% of his diet, yet he still indulges in his cherished butter. In conversation with Hello!, the chef revealed that his books feature recipes "specifically created" from ingredients found during his travels. It comes after the 52-year-old lost an impressive three stone (Image: ITV ) Nonetheless, it's a humble two-ingredient combination that Martin ranks as his most favoured: "Grilled tomatoes on toast. It's very simple and very tasty. And the barbecued leeks with lardons and hazelnuts." Article continues below Speaking previously on the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, James explained how his love of motor racing was the inspiration for his dramatic weight loss, as he would "struggle to get out of them (the cars)". He said: "It comes down to the fact that I race cars, or I still try and race a few cars and I actually struggle to get out of them now. Getting in them, you kind of fall in them, but then you've got to get out of them and it just doesn't look very good." However, one of his culinary indulgences, butter, remains a staple in his diet. The chef's love of the food is no secret, as evidenced by the colossal 517-page book he penned on the subject. Entitled 'Butter: Comforting, Delicious, Versatile - Over 130 Recipes Celebrating Butter', James humorously remarked about the time when health-conscious cookbooks were all the rage, saying he "brought out a book on butter" instead. James' favourite can be made with just two ingredients (Image: ITV ) James puts down his weight loss not to laborious gym sessions but to his background as a "farmer's kid", acknowledging his love for "simple food" and "great ingredients". In fact, he was vocal about not hitting the gym, saying, "I don't go", and adding that his weight loss all boils down to the fact that he can "get my a**e in and out of a car." He elaborated: "I'm a farmer's kid, I like pure food, I like simple food and just love great ingredients. I like simple cooking, but also bringing out the flavour of the ingredients is more important than anything else." With a portfolio of restaurants and bakeries under his belt, James honed his trade from home cooks and further refined his craft in France, later gracing our screens with his participation in various BBC and ITV cooking programs. Article continues below You can catch James Martin's Saturday Morning today (Saturday, May 3) on ITV from 9.30am to 11.40am.
