Celebrity Masterchef fans up in arms as John Tarode 'steals' Greg Wallace's catchphrase

John Torode, 57, famously burned a tea towel live on air as he cooked a traditional English breakfast in 2020 on This Morning.The Celebrity MasterChef host has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about why he is not "embarrassed" about what happened and why he thinks he dealt with the situation "quite well".Speaking about the incident, John told Express.co.uk: "It was very good TV, but I mean I suppose it’s something that happens when you work in professional kitchens you have to stay in control and not panic."You can’t lose control, you have to continue with what you’re doing. I mean, I also can’t be embarrassed because it happens."John was recreating a McDonalds McMuffin in April 2020 at his home and was appearing on This Morning via video call.As John began to toast the muffins he failed to notice a tea towel left on the hob had set alight.Hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby frantically tried to warn John but his cries were left unheard as the flames got bigger.Luckily, John finally spotted the fire and dealt with it very professionally, throwing it into the sink as his alarm began to ring in the house.Recalling what happened, John told Express.co.uk: "Again, you need to remember at that time we were in full lockdown."I had some camera equipment, which I'd had to set up myself inside my own home kitchen.

Celebrity MasterChef spoilers from John Torode, 57, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The star insisted that knowing the results ahead of time would “ruin” the show for her, and that she makes sure she gets no inside intel from her husband ahead of time, as she still “has a lot of love” for the series.Lisa spoke to Express.co.uk about her family life with John as part of a wider interview about encouraging families to be more connected during meal times.The star has teamed up with cracker company Carr’s to help create some tasty recipes that will hopefully spark conversations and deter families from looking at their phones during dinner.Lisa and John are a real power couple when it comes to cooking shows, with John having hosted MasterChef since 2005 and Lisa winning the celebrity version of the series in 2010.Since then, they have coupled up on camera as well as in real life to co-present John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen, which launched on ITV in 2019.Speaking about Celebrity MasterChef, which is currently in its 17th series, Lisa revealed how she felt about receiving spoilers from John.Asked if her husband ever let things slip, she admitted: “The thing is that I could probe him, but I never want to because it just ruins it.“Sometimes I know certain things, just because I come to judge the show sometimes, so I’ve seen people or there are people you vaguely know who are on it.“But no, I never ever want to find out what happens because it’s so exciting to watch!”Lisa went on to share how much she is enjoying the current series, which includes celebs like Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones, GB News presenter Kirsty Gallacher and Call the Midwife’s Cliff Parisi.“I am watching!” she confirmed.

Rolling Stones track he sang on - so he can claim the royalties on it.  The actor, 70, who is best known for playing detective Lester Freamon in The Wire, is currently competing on Celebrity MasterChef.  In addition to his acting career, the entertainer also provided backing vocals for hits such as Boogie Nights by Heatwave back in 1977.

Vicky Pattison looked sensational in a gallery of holiday snaps uploaded to her Instagram on Sunday (August 21).The former I'm A Celebrity queen, 34, gave fans a glimpse of some of her favourite looks from her sun-soaked getaway to Croatia with her fiancé Ercan Ramadan. In one shot, Vicky sizzled as she poured her curves into a leopard print swimsuit that plunged at the neckline.

Celebrity MasterChef spoilers follow. Tonight's (August 19) episode of Celebrity MasterChef saw Mel Blatt, Cliff Parisi and Gareth Malone battle it out for two semi-final places. The celebrities had to cook for not only the judges but former Celebrity MasterChef contestants Vicky Pattison and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock and the 2018 champion John Partridge.

READ MORE: BBC Celebrity Masterchef viewers demand name change for show as they complain within minutes of new series starting He also conceded that he was far unhappier when he was heavier, and has always found losing weight “difficult”. Speaking to The Sun, the 57-year-old said: “Some people say, 'I’m overweight and I’m happy'. "And I say to those people, 'If you could take a pill right now and be three stone lighter, would you take it?' And of course they would.

SCARLETT Moffatt stripped naked bar a towel wrapped around her head as she revealed her quirky new hobby. The former Gogglebox star, 31, went fresh-faced as she filmed herself relaxing on her crisp white sheets.

Lisa Snowdon has labelled blowfish sperm the weirdest thing she has ever eaten. The Celebrity MasterChef contestant said she braved trying the Japanese delicacy on a romantic getaway with her fiancé George Smart. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Lisa said: "George and I have been to Japan a few times together.

Celebrity MasterChef fans have slammed Vicky Pattison for her food critic skills after she was asked to judge the quarter finals of the food competition.During Friday’s visit to the BBC studios, fans watched Gareth Malone OBE, Cliff Parisi and Mel Blatt battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. And this week, the stars were judged by former finalists of the high-intensity cooking channel as the former Geordie Shore star joined EastEnders legend John Partridge and Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock.

Monica Galetti took a step back from her role on MasterChef: The Professionals earlier this year, to focus on her family following her 15-year-old nephew being diagnosed with cancer. READ: Celebrity Masterchef fans claim show is fixed after 'unfair' moment Monica's nephew Otis lives in New Zealand and has a rare form of cancer, which prompted the chef to leave her MasterChef role after 14 years on the show. Speaking on Otis' cancer diagnosis, Monica said: "It was so out of the blue.

Celebrity Masterchef appears to have frustrated viewers who claimed the show is a "fix" after he received a substantial amount of help.However, other contestants including Cliff Parisi and Melanie Blatt were largely left to fend for themselves during the challenge which saw them making their own pasta while being timed.Chris, 56, was offered assistance by John Torode and Greg Wallace during the heated round leaving fans at home in fits of rage.READ MORE: Celebrity Masterchef fans enraged over John Torode 'stealing' catchphrase from co-starGreg Wallace also made a comment on this as he said: "You got a bit of instruction but you did it, well done."He continued: "I think Chris' inexperience showed there, he did get a bit of help but he perseveres, he gets the job done."However, the boxing legend also acknowledged the help he received as he reflected on the challenge."I'm feeling stupendous, with their help, they got me through," he said before adding: "On a scale of one to ten, I'd give it an eight, yeah."Taking to Twitter, one said: "If Chris Eubank doesn't go tonight it's a fix!#CelebrityMasterChef.""Why are they basically doing the task for him?! #celebritymasterchef," added a second.Before a third tweeted: "#CelebrityMasterchef Nice one, just tell Chris exactly what to do!!"Another raged: "Funnily enough, they're not helping Cliff but told Chris Eubank what to do.

Celebrity MasterChef spoilers follow. Celebrity MasterChef's latest series continued with its second heat tonight (August 16), with more stars trying to impress Gregg Wallace and John Torode in the kitchen. This week saw dancer and reality star MoJo, choir leader Gareth Malone, boxing champion Chris Eubank, EastEnders alumni Cliff Parisi and All Saints' Mel Blatt compete to get through to the next round.

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Celebrity MasterChef episode, however, it was the end of the road for Queen MoJo. The Peckham’s Finest presenter was one of the five stars included in the second week of heats alongside Chris Eubank, Cliff Parisi, Gareth Malone, and Mel Blatt. Time wasn’t on Queen MoJo’s side in the final challenge, after judge Gregg Wallace tasked the stars to create their favourite dinner party dish.

EastEnders actor Cliff Parisi and choirmaster Gareth Malone. Surprisingly, it isn’t the first time corned beef has been used as part of a celebrity’s dish. Comic Vic Reeves topped a “poncey” corned beef hash with a poached egg, and served it with parsnip soup and beetroot in 2017 – and sailed through to the quarter-finals.

Masterchef's Faye Winter has revealed why she wanted to take part in the BBC One cookery competition. The former Love Island star, 27, took to Instagram to share her reasoning - she is doing it for her dad, who was seriously ill with Covid. The post comes after Faye broke down to judge John Torode during the quarter-finals of the show.

Love Island star has been taking part in the BBC One cooking competition alongside the likes of Danny Jones from McFly, Paul Chuckle from the Chucklebrothers and American star Nancy Dell'Olio amongst other celebrities. Faye has been impressing on the show so far, cooking a myriad of dishes for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. She broke down as she discussed her reasoning behind doing the show, and how she wanted to choose dishes specifically based on what her dad liked.

LOVE Island star Faye Winter broke down in tears on Celebrity Masterchef tonight. The fiery character showed her emotional side in the BBC showing show while talking to John Torode about her dad.

CELEBRITY Masterchef fans all said the same thing when Joe Swash appeared as a star judge tonight. The former EastEnders actor, known to many for his ginger hair, surprised viewers when he appeared with a much darker barnet during a nail-biting challenge. While he still had a ginger beard, many fans remarked about the rest of his unexpectedly dark hair.

CELEBRITY Masterchef viewers last night rallied around just one contestant - kids TV legend Paul Chuckle. The 74-year-old star - one half of the Chucklevision duo when his brother Barry was still alive - sailed through to the quarter-finals.

Love Island star Faye Winter was praised by Masterchef's Greg Wallace after he was blown away by her cooking skills.The 27-year-old joined John Torode and Greg Wallace for the BBC One cooking show as part of the final four celebrities.Alongside her, comedians Paul Chuckle, Kae Kurd and McFly singer Danny Jones stepped up to the plate to try their hand at making a complicated dessert for the judges.READ MORE: Celebrity MasterChef's Nancy Dell'Olio leaves fans baffled over food blunder on BBC showTheir expectations were low, but the former Love Island star got top marks for her efforts.The dish involved cooking eggs and judges were apprehensive about some of the star's methods as they hadn't made the dessert before.Fans were also surprised at their performances and one confused viewer even shared their thoughts on Twitter.They wrote: "How the f*** is anyone going to know how to make that without practice or knowledge?"Faye beat the odds and presented her dessert with pride, was met with sincere approval and told that she should "become a pastry chef".John said: "Your custard is a nice consistency, wow. Its really nicely made.