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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jamie Oliver gives update on feud with Gordon Ramsay after years of squabbles
Jamie Oliver has addressed his feud with fellow chef, Gordon Ramsay, after years of public squabbles. The famous chefs first fell out in 2009 when Oliver blasted Ramsay for comparing an Australian journalist to a pig. The following year, Ramsay, 58, declared that he was a 'chef', while Oliver, 49, was 'just a cook' and a 'one-pot wonder' and Oliver retaliated by mocking his rival for 'having Botox'. In 2017, the Hell's Kitchen star called Oliver 'fat' on his talk show, The Nightly Show, and later issued a playful apology on air. Reflecting on their turbulent history on Sunday, Oliver told The Times: 'Me and Gordon are absolutely friends, our little berating decade is behind us. 'He's smashing life at the moment. He's doing things that no chef's ever done. We're on good terms and long may it continue.' Ramsay recently revealed his wife Tana is a fan of Oliver's cookbooks and often uses his recipes for the family's meals. He also shared a TikTok of himself reading one of Oliver's books and called their fallout 'old news'. In January, Oliver admitted he and Ramsay built bridges and are 'currently friends' after being told to 'grow up' by their wives and children. He previously said Ramsay was 'very supportive' when his restaurant empire, which included Jamie's Italian, Barbecoa and Fifteen, collapsed into administration in May 2019. Ramsay said of the restaurant closures: 'Bottom line is, he's a great guy and a great chef and it was sad to see him disappear overnight but we had a drink and it was a tough time.' The chef added the families barbecued together while on holiday together in Cornwall in 2018. While Oliver's feud with Ramsay has thawed, he recently admitted his 'hero' Marco Pierre White still doesn't like me at all' after he 'destroyed' him when the pair first met. Asked about the feud on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Oliver said: 'Oh he doesn't like me at all, still doesn't. I don't know (why). I have no shared history with him, working under him, so, he doesn't have a sense of control.' The cookbook author continued: 'We went on a shoot one day, spent a day with him and it was perfectly lovely, and then a week later he just destroyed me on a double-page spread. 'I was really pleased to meet him, but he just destroyed me. And then you sort of think, well that was sort of a bit low. But, you meet people you love and often they're like, they clearly think you're a w**ker. So that's fine. I don't need anything from him. 'I still think he was a game changer. He was still my hero for that period of my life. But, that's life and it's not just Marco, it's lots of people it's happened to.'
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
'Wes & Morris Meet Mr. Buck' Expands with New Distribution and Merchandise
A financial literacy children's picture book written by A.B. Smith (Arjay Smith from 'The Rookie' and Emmy Award-winning director Brittany Scott Smith) LOS ANGELES, CA, April 4, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- A.B. Smith proudly announced that its enchanting children's book 'Wes & Morris Meet Mr. Buck' is now available worldwide through BookBaby and major online retailers, including Amazon and Walmart. This delightful tale, which teaches young readers the important lessons of saving and spending, is also accompanied by the exciting launch of the official Wes & Morris store featuring brand-new, fun merchandise like hoodies, mugs, and water bottles. In 'Wes & Morris Meet Mr. Buck,' readers are introduced to two curious friends, Wes and Morris, who stumble upon a mysterious piece of paper. To their surprise, the paper springs to life and introduces itself as Mr. Buck. With his rhythmic skills and boisterous charm, Mr. Buck guides Wes and Morris through the fundamentals of saving and spending. 'We wanted to create a story that is not only fun and entertaining, but also offers important lessons that children can take with them as they grow,' said A.B. Smith. ''Wes & Morris Meet Mr. Buck' brings to life financial literacy in a way that is accessible, relatable, and most importantly, enjoyable for kids.' For more information about 'Wes & Morris Meet Mr. Buck' and other updates, visit and follow us on Instagram at @wesandmorris for the latest news and sneak peeks. About Brittany Scott Smith Brittany Scott Smith is an Emmy Award-winning television director, producer and writer. She has served as supervising producer for 'The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore' on Comedy Central and as co-executive producer for 'The Rundown with Robin Thede' on BET. Her directing credits include 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' on HBO, the election special 'Wilmore' on Peacock, 'Helpsters' and 'Hello Jack: The Kindness Show' on Apple TV+, as well as the acclaimed children's series 'Sesame Street' on HBO Max. In 2022, Smith made her feature film directing debut with 'All I Didn't Want for Christmas' on VH1, starring Gabourey Sidibe, Loretta Devine, Kel Mitchell and Andrew Bushell.A.B. Smith, the author of 'Wes & Morris Meet Mr. Buck,' is the pen name for a writing collaboration between her and her husband, actor Arjay Smith from 'The Rookie." For more information, visit
