Stunning dishes, a gruelling competition and witty John Torode and Gregg Wallace - MasterChef has all the ingredients for a recipe to success. While sitting on our sofas at home, it's easy to end up starving as people whip up delicious meals in what seems like seconds. But is the MasterChef experience all it seems? Former MasterChef semi-finalist Liz Cottam , who appeared in series 12, has shared how the show really works. She now runs three restaurants with a 67-strong team and predicted revenues of £3.2M for the year ahead. But in 2016, she bravely went on MasterChef - and has shared how the gruelling process works - with contestants filming their tasks at the crack of dawn. Liz said: "It was pretty awful, I put so much pressure on myself to win, that was the only thing I wanted. "I just wanted to cook things that I was super proud of and I enjoyed cooking and that was stuff that was fairly advanced for an amateur cook. Get the news you want straight to … [Read more...] about ‘I was on MasterChef – contestants have a secret FB group and there’s a strict suitcase rule’
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GMB’s Susanna Reid teases ‘pensioner’ Richard Madeley as viewers brand him ‘cringe’
Susanna Reid teased her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley about his age on Monday's show. The mother-of-three couldn't resist making a dig at Richard after he did the same to their colleague Charlotte Hawkins on the ITV breakfast show. As Charlotte finished speaking about the Queen's birthday celebrations over the weekend, Richard turned to her and said: "Thank you birthday girl," before adding: "Not quite platinum!" Looking taken aback, Charlotte replied: "No not yet, thanks very much Richard. A little way off I'd like to think!" referring to turning 47-years-old today. Not letting him get away with it, Susanna then chimed in: "What about your birthday Richard? On Friday? Not quite platinum!" Susanna Reid teased her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley about his age on Monday's show ( Image: ITV) Looking defeated, Richard replied: "I was 66-years-old, alright, happy? I'm a pensioner, okay!" Teasing him further, Susanna said: "Happy and … [Read more...] about GMB’s Susanna Reid teases ‘pensioner’ Richard Madeley as viewers brand him ‘cringe’
David Cameron ‘horrified’ after ‘sh**’ blunder live on This Morning
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were left stunned after David Cameron made an incredibly awkward blunder live on This Morning. The former prime minister, 52, appeared on the ITV daytime show along with wife Samantha, 48. Cameron accidentally said "sh**" while speaking about his reaction to that notorious Brexit bus. Phil began by saying that people were "spitting at the TV" over seeing the red bus now. "We sh** at the telly," David said, prompting shocked looks from Holly and Phil. He quickly later clarified: "Shout, shout!" David Cameron was left red-faced over his blunder live on This Morning today ( Image: ITV) Phil couldn't believe what the former PM had said ( Image: ITV) Phil quipped: "You've never said that on Newsnight!" Earlier, the presenter grilled Cameron on Brexit and said: "We’ve all been left looking at you thinking 'What the hell did you do to us?!'" Holly and Phil laughed over the awkward moment ( Image: ITV) … [Read more...] about David Cameron ‘horrified’ after ‘sh**’ blunder live on This Morning
Emily Clarkson says she gets ‘cyberflashed relentlessly’ on Instagram
Emily Clarkson, daughter of Jeremy Clarkson , has said she gets “cyberflashed relentlessly” on Instagram and criticised the social media platform for not doing enough to stop the behaviour. The 27-year-podcast host revealed she was inspired by “women smarter than me” to respond to the men who send unsolicited sexual images with a fake automated message. Clarkson, who hosts the podcast Should I Delete That? , said her devised response says: “Our AI technology has recognised you have sent this. If you believe it was a mistake, please reply ‘Help’ or your account will be terminated by the end of the day.” She added: “It’s great to see all these men writing back, ‘Help!’.” Clarkson is one of a group of female social media influencers who have been calling for laws that apply to sexual harassment and flashing in real life to be applied online. Recommended MGK wrote an entire film when he thought Megan Fox was breaking up with him One in … [Read more...] about Emily Clarkson says she gets ‘cyberflashed relentlessly’ on Instagram
Young children can easily see disturbing content on YouTube despite age restrictions
The YouTube video starts with a popular British children's cartoon character, Peppa Pig , introducing herself and her family, but there are signs of trouble almost immediately. During the ninth second, Peppa's mother opens her mouth and shouts, "Smoke weed!" The video - a doctored version of a real Peppa episode - deteriorates from there. Over five minutes, there are explosions and racial and homophobic slurs, culminating with Peppa and her parents in dark sunglasses smoking marijuana as rapper Snoop Dogg dances nearby. Since it was uploaded in 2015, the altered video, which has no age restrictions, has been viewed more than 1.5 million times. After years of vowing to police inappropriate content, YouTube continues to deliver violent imagery, drug references, sexually-suggestive sequences and foul, racially-charged language in clips that reach children at a troubling pace, say researchers, parents and consumer groups. YouTube's recommendation algorithm, they say, … [Read more...] about Young children can easily see disturbing content on YouTube despite age restrictions
Russian sneak attack on Sumy area fails, Putin forces lose Ukrainian ground
An attempt by Russian forces to conduct a sneak attack and cross into Ukraine's Sumy region on Monday failed, according to the head of the Sumy Regional State Administration. Dmytro Zhyvytskyi said Monday in a Telegram post that the attempt took place at about 7 a.m. local time. "The enemy opened fire on the border area of Shostka district with mortars, grenade launchers, machine guns and submachine guns," the translated post read. "Enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups tried to enter the region under cover of fire. Border guards gave battle to the Russians, the same retreat beyond the state border." The reported failure to cross into Sumy is the latest indication of Russian losses and Ukrainian successes in the ongoing war, although they have not been addressed by Russian officials. Several reports issued last week by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a U.S. think tank that provides frequent updates on the war, said Russian President Vladimir Putin 's troops … [Read more...] about Russian sneak attack on Sumy area fails, Putin forces lose Ukrainian ground
Amber Heard’s rep says truth “not on Johnny Depp’s side” as trial resumes
Amber Heard's spokesperson has said that "truth is not on [Johnny] Depp's side," ahead of the former couple returning to court for their defamation trial . All eyes have been on the Hollywood stars amid their trial, after Depp, 58, sued Heard, 36, for $50 million after she wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post in 2018 stating that she was a survivor of domestic abuse. Depp was never mentioned by name, but his legal team argue that the insinuation has caused a sullied reputation and a huge loss of earnings for the actor. Heard has made a counterclaim against Depp for $100 million. In the hours leading up to their return to Virginia's Fairfax County Circuit Court on Monday, a spokesperson for Heard told Newsweek they're anticipating Depp's team will put on a courtroom display that's "equal parts shameful and desperate." "There's an old saying by trial lawyers: when the facts are on your side, argue the facts. When the facts are not on your side, pound away on the podium," … [Read more...] about Amber Heard’s rep says truth “not on Johnny Depp’s side” as trial resumes
Everything Gina Deuters has said about Johnny Depp, Amber Heard
Gina Deuters, a close friend of Johnny Depp , Gina Deuters, has spoken out on the actor's 15-month marriage to Amber Heard—one month after she was excused as witness at the former couple's defamation trial . Depp, 58, is currently locked in a court battle with Heard, 36, after filing a $50 million lawsuit accusing her of defamation over an op-ed published by The Washington Post , in which she said she was a victim of domestic abuse. While Heard did not name Depp in the article, his lawyers argued it was obvious she was referring to the star. Heard is countersuing for $100 million for nuisance. During proceedings at Virginia's Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse, each star has made shocking allegations about the other—with the bulk of the accusations centering around domestic abuse. Depp and Heard have each denied the other's allegations of domestic abuse. Deuters, the wife of Depp's business partner and assistant Stephen Deuters, has spoken out about Heard in a recently … [Read more...] about Everything Gina Deuters has said about Johnny Depp, Amber Heard
“Judges should be worshipped”
After the Ayodhya verdict, a sense of anticipation and tension was quite unmistakable in Bhendi Bazaar, one of the most sensitive areas here. But people said they were happy with the verdict. “We want this to end here. Bas ab appeal mat karo [Don't appeal further in the Supreme Court],” said Gulam Mohammed Shaikh, member of the Pydhonie mohalla committee. “This is the most secular judgment. Kanoon ne sab ka saath diya hai . In judges ke photos har chowk mein lagane chahiye . [The law has been on everyone's side. The photos of these judges should be hung on each crossroad],” said Vinod Divecha, a resident. But many people preferred to stay indoors. More than half the shops were closed. “ Sab log kaam chhodke TV dekh rahe hein . Ye sab media ka kaam hai, warna kisko itna waqt hai ? [Everyone's at home watching the verdict on TV. The media has hyped it; who has so much time these days]”, a policeman asked. S.V. Pathan, senior Police Inspector, Pydhonie Police … [Read more...] about “Judges should be worshipped”
Bae Doo-na’s hopes for Korean content go to infinity and beyond
Actor Bae Doo-na [NETFLIX] Actor Bae Doo-na, who has worked on Hollywood sci-fi projects such as “Cloud Atlas” (2012) and “Jupiter Ascending” (2015) and television series “Sense8” (2015-18) says that she couldn’t be more proud of her latest work — Netflix Korea’s highly anticipated sci-fi original series “The Silent Sea” which was released on the platform on Dec. 24. Although Netflix Korea has been continuously seeing global success, starting with writer Kim Eun-hee’s “Kingdom” (2019-) series and director Lee Eung-bok’s “Sweet Home” (2020), no one could have anticipated the new wave of attention on Korean content that “Squid Game” would bring. “Squid Game” became the most-watched Netflix content of all time with some 140 million viewers around the globe, while director Yeon Sang-ho’s first Netflix project “Hellbound” debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s daily list of most-viewed TV shows in the world. This is why the bar was set high for “The Silent Sea” — which is the first sci-fi … [Read more...] about Bae Doo-na’s hopes for Korean content go to infinity and beyond