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Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Fred Sirieix 'gutted' as TV show is 'axed' despite 'great run' with Emma Willis
Fred Sirieix fronted The World Cook alongside Emma Willis, but the TV travel and cooking show has now been cancelled after two popular seasons on Amazon Prime Video First Dates and I'm A Celeb star Fred Sirieix has faced a significant blow after his TV show The World Cook was reportedly axed, despite drawing in a strong audience. The travel and cooking competition, which first aired in 2022, featured 16 international chefs battling it out by whipping up traditional dishes from various countries they visited. Co-hosted by Emma Willis, the series took the contestants to exotic destinations such as Mexico, Thailand, and Croatia. However, despite the show enjoying two successful seasons on Amazon Prime Video in collaboration with TUI, The Sun claims that it won't be returning for a third series. A source told the outlet: "Fans loved watching Emma and Fred on The World Cook and will be gutted it won't be back any time soon." The insider added: "It was a major show for both hosts, too, as it was their first foray into presenting for a global streaming channel, with the series going out around the world. "It had a great run and everyone who worked on the show was pleased with it, but it felt like it had naturally come to the end of its course." The first two seasons are still available to stream on Amazon Prime. Prime Video has also been contacted regarding the reported change, reports Belfast Live. For those who are craving more of Fred on their TV screens, he is set to appear in the next season of Who Do You Think You Are? where he'll delve into his family history and may uncover surprising facts about his ancestry, including questions about his French heritage. The upcoming episode airing May 27 will see Zoe Ball, the former presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, on the programme. A television insider divulged to The Sun about the much-anticipated guest appearance: "Fred probably isn't top billing on the series, but he'll certainly have one of the more interesting family backgrounds. "Though he's famous for being French, his family history is likely to throw up quite a few surprises as he goes on his gene". The insider also shared that producers are keeping the surprises tightly sealed at the moment. They added: "He recently discovered he has some surprising ancestry, so the programme might take him in that direction - but producers are keeping everything under wraps."
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fred Sirieix dealt bitter blow as his TV series is axed despite solid ratings - and fans will be gutted
Fred Sirieix has been dealt a bitter blow after his TV series was axed despite solid ratings. The travel and food show, titled The World Cook, first aired in 2022 and saw 16 chefs from across the globe go head-to-head in a culinary competition. Contestants would be tasked with preparing local cuisine from the destination they had been flown to. After two successful seasons on Amazon Prime Video, in partnership with TUI, the series has taken co-hosts Emma Willis and Fred to many locations including Mexico, Thailand and Croatia. However, The World Cook has reportedly been axed and won't see another season, according to The Sun. An insider told the publication: 'Fans loved watching Emma and Fred on The World Cook and will be gutted it won't be back any time soon. 'It was a major show for both hosts, too, as it was their first foray into presenting for a global streaming channel, with the series going out around the world. 'It had a great run and everyone who worked on the show was pleased with it, but it felt like it had naturally come to the end of its course.' The first two seasons are still currently available to watch on the streaming platform. MailOnline has approached Amazon for comment. It comes after Fred signed up for the upcoming series of Who Do You Think You Are? with the TV star set to delve into his family ancestry. The First Dates maître d'hôtel, is set to discover his shock family history, and he may not be as French as he thinks he is. The upcoming series of the BBC One genealogy show, which is set to air on May 27, will also feature former BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Zoe Ball. A TV insider told The Sun: 'Fred probably isn't top billing on the series, but he'll certainly have one of the more interesting family backgrounds. 'Though he's famous for being French, his family history is likely to throw up quite a few surprises as he goes on his genealogy journey. It comes after Fred signed up for the upcoming series of Who Do You Think You Are? with the TV star set to delve into his family ancestry 'He recently discovered he has some surprising ancestry, so the programme might take him in that direction — but producers are keeping everything under wraps.' Last year Fred opened up about his roots in an interview with BBC Radio Wales as he admitted a recent DNA test had revealed he was actually six per cent Welsh. He told host Lucy Owen: 'It so happens that I am six per cent Welsh, and a little bit Irish and a little bit English as well. 'But it's not a surprise because where I'm from in Limoges used to be a Celt settlement maybe 3,000 years ago. 'The Celts went from Wales and Ireland to Brittany and they went to Limoges, which is why according to my DNA I am 78 per cent French only.'
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fred Siriex dealt major blow as huge TV show axed after two series
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) There may have been an appetite for Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' jet-setting food show The World Cook – but fans aren't getting another helping. The series, which filmed across locations including Majorca, Italy and Mexico, has been shelved with no plans for a return on Prime Video. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' global cooking contest The World Cook has been axed after two series Show execs opted not to renew the programme for a third season, despite it pulling in a steady stream of viewers since its launch in 2022. A source told me: 'Fans loved watching Emma and Fred on The World Cook and will be gutted it won't be back any time soon. 'It was a major show for both hosts, too, as it was their first foray into presenting for a global streaming channel, with the series going out around the world. It had a great run and everyone who worked on the show was pleased with it, but it felt like it had naturally come to the end of its course.' A spokesperson for the show added: 'Whilst there are currently no plans to begin filming a third series of The World Cook this year, new audiences can still discover the series on Prime Video and fans can revisit and enjoy the episodes released so far.' The telly competition, produced in collaboration with travel firm TUI, saw cooks from 16 nations take on head-to-head kitchen challenges. A likely blow Contestants were then jetted all around the globe to prepare local food from each destination. Although losing the show will likely be a blow, Emma has a second series of Love Is Blind: UK lined up for Netflix, alongside Busted star hubby Matt Willis, and will be back for Cooking With The Stars and The Voice UK. Meanwhile, Fred recently flew solo hosting Tour De Fred on ITV, after his Road Trip series with Gino D'Acampo and Gordon Ramsay was axed. Jezza in a jam - again He famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour - now Jeremy Clarkson's come unstuck again. The petrolhead turned agriculturalist sees himself getting jammed between a fence and a livestock transporter in the new series of Clarkson's Farm. 6 Clarkson gets stuck between a fence and a truck in the new series of Clarkson's Farm 6 It's not the first time Jeremy Clarkson has been in a tight spot - he famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour The fourth outing of the Prime Video show sees him juggling his usual day job with trying to open a pub. But first he had the problem of some troubling pigs to solve and that required him to get into their pen - which proves a bit of a problem. Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on sexy new farmhand Harriet as he confirms 'replaced' Kaleb Cooper's future on show Fortunately after a couple of deep breaths and mighty heave ho Jeremy manages to free himself but not before he gives his sidekick Kaleb Cooper a good laugh. And as viewers will witness when the show returns on May 23, it turns out to be the least of his worries. Op scare Ran's TV return Ranvir Singh is set to return to TV screens today after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on a ruptured appendix. The presenter and former Strictly star has shocked colleagues with plans to get back to ITV's Good Morning Britain so soon after her op. Susanna Reid, Andi Peters and weather girl Laura Tobin have been keeping in constant contact with the host since her health scare earlier this month. Ranvir has confirmed she was whisked into theatre after battling 'stomach ache'. She revealed: 'I had a ruptured appendix and had urgent surgery at midnight', adding: 'I'm sore and shuffling around.' The star is expected to reveal all about her emergency procedure when she returns to the GMB sofa. Great to have you back, Ranvir. Lorraine Kelly returns to screens today after her recent surgery. She will be joined live on air by Dr Hilary Jones for the episode on ITV to talk all things women's health and shed light on the importance of ovarian health and overcoming female cancers. It airs at 9am on ITV1. Chloe digs into dating Love Island star Chloe Burrows will front a new documentary on dating, as the Channel 4 digital-first series Untold returns. Chloe, who took part in the ITV2 dating show in 2021, will investigate why young people are ditching apps and ask if in-person dating is the key to forming lasting love. 6 Love Island star Chloe Burrows has been signed up to front a new documentary on dating Credit: Rex She will test the theory by heading on dates, meet experts and explore the dangers of apps. In another episode of Untold, Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens will investigate sextortion – also known as sexual blackmail – the most prevalent form of image abuse in the UK. He will meet with people convicted of this crime before putting himself at risk of sextortion in a bid to track down a blackmailer. The series returns on June 4. Clare's a telly Traitor It didn't take Clare Balding long to commit an act of betrayal on Celebrity Traitors – by defying an order not to talk to host Claudia Winkleman. The sports presenter – who has just filmed the BBC One spin-off in the Scottish Highlands – revealed the pair were not supposed to chat before the cameras rolled. 6 Claire Balding has opened up on her stint on Celebrity Traitors Credit: PA But Clare admitted: 'We travelled up on the same plane. She [Claudia] sidled up to me and said, 'They've told me I'm not allowed to talk to you'. 'I said, 'They've told me the same'. I won't tell you exactly what she said as there are children here, but anyway, she said, 'Stuff that!'. 'She's great, and there are some terrific missions in it. I mean, the production values…. It's going to be great telly, I promise you.' Clare added of the series, which is expected to air later this year: 'It is the most intense sort of obsessive experience. 'You get so into it.' One week after picking up a TV Bafta for her BBC comedy series Alma's Not Normal, actress Sophie Willan has revealed she's expecting a baby. The Bolton born star confirmed she was pregnant last night (Sun) and said: 'Plot having a baby boy. Coming November 2025.' Sara misses her 9-5 She recently revealed she was taking a step back from Dragons' Den to focus on her businesses. Now Sara Davies has revealed it's not just being a CEO that pushed her to say goodbye to her seat alongside Touker Suleyman, Steven Bartlett, Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones on the BBC One series. She revealed that she is also keen to spend more time at home. 6 Sara Davies has been explaining her reasons for stepping away from Dragons' Den Credit: Rex Sara told me: 'My kids are getting to the age where they need me at home more – I can't be travelling as much, so I wouldn't mind doing my nine to five, eight to six! They need me even more now, so it's good to be at home when I can.' Dragons' Den will return later this year.
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fred Siriex dealt major blow as huge TV show axed after two series
There may have been an appetite for Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' jet-setting food show The World Cook – but fans aren't getting another helping. Advertisement 6 Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' global cooking contest The World Cook has been axed after two series Show execs opted not to renew the programme for a third season, despite it pulling in a steady stream of viewers since its launch in 2022. A source told me: 'Fans loved watching Emma and Fred on 'It was a major show for both hosts, too, as it was their first foray into presenting for a global streaming channel, with the series going out around the world. It had a great run and everyone who worked on the show was pleased with it, but it felt like it had naturally come to the end of its course.' Advertisement READ MORE TV NEWS A spokesperson for the show added: 'Whilst there are currently no plans to begin The telly competition, produced in collaboration with travel firm TUI, saw cooks from 16 nations take on head-to-head kitchen challenges. A likely blow Contestants were then jetted all around the globe to prepare local food from each destination. Although losing the show will likely be a blow, Emma has a second series of Love Is Blind: UK lined up for Netflix, alongside Busted star hubby Advertisement Most read in News TV Exclusive Exclusive Meanwhile, Fred recently flew solo hosting Tour De Fred on ITV , after his Road Trip series with Jezza in a jam - again He famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour - now Jeremy Clarkson's come unstuck again. The petrolhead turned agriculturalist sees himself getting jammed between a fence and a livestock transporter in the new series of Clarkson's Farm. 6 Clarkson gets stuck between a fence and a truck in the new series of Clarkson's Farm Advertisement 6 It's not the first time Jeremy Clarkson has been in a tight spot - he famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour The fourth outing of the Prime Video show sees him juggling his usual day job with trying to open a pub. But first he had the problem of some troubling pigs to solve and that required him to get into their pen - which proves a bit of a problem. Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on sexy new farmhand Harriet as he confirms 'replaced' Kaleb Cooper's future on show Fortunately after a couple of deep breaths and mighty heave ho Jeremy manages to free himself but not before he gives his sidekick Kaleb Cooper a good laugh. Advertisement And as viewers will witness when the show returns on May 23, it turns out to be the least of his worries. Op scare Ran's TV return The presenter and former Strictly star has shocked colleagues with plans to get back to ITV's Good Morning Britain so soon after her op. Susanna Reid, weather girl health scare earlier this month. Advertisement Ranvir has confirmed she was whisked into theatre after battling 'stomach ache'. She revealed: 'I had a ruptured appendix and had urgent surgery at midnight', adding: 'I'm sore and shuffling around.' The star is expected to reveal all about her emergency procedure when she returns to the GMB sofa. Great to have you back, Ranvir. Advertisement Lorraine Kelly returns to screens today after her recent surgery. She will be joined live on air by health and shed light on the importance of ovarian health and overcoming female cancers. It airs at 9am on ITV1. Chloe digs into dating Love Island star Chloe , who took part in the ITV2 dating show in 2021, will investigate why young people are ditching apps and ask if in-person dating is the key to forming lasting love. Advertisement 6 Love Island star Chloe Burrows has been signed up to front a new documentary on dating Credit: Rex She will test the theory by heading on dates, meet experts and explore the dangers of apps. In another episode of Untold, Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens will investigate sextortion – also known as sexual blackmail – the most prevalent form of image abuse in the UK. He will meet with people convicted of this crime before putting himself at risk of sextortion in a bid to track down a blackmailer. The series returns on June 4. Advertisement Clare's a telly Traitor It didn't take The sports presenter – who has just filmed the BBC One spin-off in the Scottish Highlands – revealed the pair were not supposed to chat before the cameras rolled. 6 Claire Balding has opened up on her stint on Celebrity Traitors Credit: PA But Clare admitted: 'We travelled up on the same plane. She [Claudia] sidled up to me and said, 'They've told me I'm not allowed to talk to you'. Advertisement 'I said, 'They've told me the same'. I won't tell you exactly what she said as there are children here, but anyway, she said, 'Stuff that!'. 'She's great, and there are some terrific missions in it. I mean, the production values…. It's going to be great telly, I promise you.' Clare added of the series, which is expected to air later this year: 'It is the most intense sort of obsessive experience. 'You get so into it.' Advertisement One week after picking up a TV Bafta for her BBC comedy series The Bolton born star confirmed she was pregnant last night (Sun) and said: 'Plot having a baby boy. Coming November 2025.' Sara misses her 9-5 She recently revealed she was taking a step back from Dragons' Den to focus on her businesses. Now Advertisement 6 Sara Davies has been explaining her reasons for stepping away from Dragons' Den Credit: Rex Sara told me: 'My kids are getting to the age where they need me at home more – I can't be travelling as much, so I wouldn't mind doing my nine to five, eight to six! They need me even more now, so it's good to be at home when I can.' Dragons' Den will return later this year. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fred Siriex dealt major blow as huge TV show axed after two series
Rod McPhee, TV Editor Published: Invalid Date, There may have been an appetite for Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis' jet-setting food show The World Cook – but fans aren't getting another helping. The series, which filmed across locations including Majorca, Italy and Mexico, has been shelved with no plans for a return on Prime Video. 6 Show execs opted not to renew the programme for a third season, despite it pulling in a steady stream of viewers since its launch in 2022. A source told me: 'Fans loved watching Emma and Fred on The World Cook and will be gutted it won't be back any time soon. 'It was a major show for both hosts, too, as it was their first foray into presenting for a global streaming channel, with the series going out around the world. It had a great run and everyone who worked on the show was pleased with it, but it felt like it had naturally come to the end of its course.' A spokesperson for the show added: 'Whilst there are currently no plans to begin filming a third series of The World Cook this year, new audiences can still discover the series on Prime Video and fans can revisit and enjoy the episodes released so far.' The telly competition, produced in collaboration with travel firm TUI, saw cooks from 16 nations take on head-to-head kitchen challenges. A likely blow Contestants were then jetted all around the globe to prepare local food from each destination. Although losing the show will likely be a blow, Emma has a second series of Love Is Blind: UK lined up for Netflix, alongside Busted star hubby Matt Willis, and will be back for Cooking With The Stars and The Voice UK. Meanwhile, Fred recently flew solo hosting Tour De Fred on ITV, after his Road Trip series with Gino D'Acampo and Gordon Ramsay was axed. Jezza in a jam - again He famously got himself jammed into a Formula 1 racing car on The Grand Tour - now Jeremy Clarkson 's come unstuck again. The petrolhead turned agriculturalist sees himself getting jammed between a fence and a livestock transporter in the new series of Clarkson's Farm. 6 6 The fourth outing of the Prime Video show sees him juggling his usual day job with trying to open a pub. But first he had the problem of some troubling pigs to solve and that required him to get into their pen - which proves a bit of a problem. Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on sexy new farmhand Harriet as he confirms 'replaced' Kaleb Cooper's future on show Fortunately after a couple of deep breaths and mighty heave ho Jeremy manages to free himself but not before he gives his sidekick Kaleb Cooper a good laugh. And as viewers will witness when the show returns on May 23, it turns out to be the least of his worries. Op scare Ran's TV return Ranvir Singh is set to return to TV screens today after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on a ruptured appendix. The presenter and former Strictly star has shocked colleagues with plans to get back to ITV's Good Morning Britain so soon after her op. Susanna Reid, Andi Peters and weather girl Laura Tobin have been keeping in constant contact with the host since her health scare earlier this month. Ranvir has confirmed she was whisked into theatre after battling 'stomach ache'. She revealed: 'I had a ruptured appendix and had urgent surgery at midnight', adding: 'I'm sore and shuffling around.' The star is expected to reveal all about her emergency procedure when she returns to the GMB sofa. Great to have you back, Ranvir. Lorraine Kelly returns to screens today after her recent surgery. She will be joined live on air by Dr Hilary Jones for the episode on ITV to talk all things women's health and shed light on the importance of ovarian health and overcoming female cancers. It airs at 9am on ITV1. Chloe digs into dating Love Island star Chloe Burrows will front a new documentary on dating, as the Channel 4 digital-first series Untold returns. Chloe, who took part in the ITV2 dating show in 2021, will investigate why young people are ditching apps and ask if in-person dating is the key to forming lasting love. 6 She will test the theory by heading on dates, meet experts and explore the dangers of apps. In another episode of Untold, Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens will investigate sextortion – also known as sexual blackmail – the most prevalent form of image abuse in the UK. He will meet with people convicted of this crime before putting himself at risk of sextortion in a bid to track down a blackmailer. The series returns on June 4. Clare's a telly Traitor It didn't take Clare Balding long to commit an act of betrayal on Celebrity Traitors – by defying an order not to talk to host Claudia Winkleman. The sports presenter – who has just filmed the BBC One spin-off in the Scottish Highlands – revealed the pair were not supposed to chat before the cameras rolled. 6 But Clare admitted: 'We travelled up on the same plane. She [Claudia] sidled up to me and said, 'They've told me I'm not allowed to talk to you'. 'I said, 'They've told me the same'. I won't tell you exactly what she said as there are children here, but anyway, she said, 'Stuff that!'. 'She's great, and there are some terrific missions in it. I mean, the production values…. It's going to be great telly, I promise you.' Clare added of the series, which is expected to air later this year: 'It is the most intense sort of obsessive experience. 'You get so into it.' One week after picking up a TV Bafta for her BBC comedy series Alma's Not Normal, actress Sophie Willan has revealed she's expecting a baby. The Bolton born star confirmed she was pregnant last night (Sun) and said: 'Plot having a baby boy. Coming November 2025.' Sara misses her 9-5 She recently revealed she was taking a step back from Dragons' Den to focus on her businesses. Now Sara Davies has revealed it's not just being a CEO that pushed her to say goodbye to her seat alongside Touker Suleyman, Steven Bartlett, Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones on the BBC One series. She revealed that she is also keen to spend more time at home. 6 Sara told me: 'My kids are getting to the age where they need me at home more – I can't be travelling as much, so I wouldn't mind doing my nine to five, eight to six! They need me even more now, so it's good to be at home when I can.' Dragons' Den will return later this year.
