John Torode on family time, comfort food and why he loves tasty new season lamb

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJim Gaffigan has had a very busy pandemic. The fruits of his COVID-era labors are on display recently in two distinctive projects that illustrate the size and scope of his ambitions.First, there’s his recently released special “Comedy Monster,” a filmed version of his stand-up act that quickly became a ratings juggernaut for Netflix (more on that later).Then there’s “Linoleum,” an off-beat dramedy that premieres March 12 at SXSW and showcases a much more understated Gaffigan doing double duty, playing both a children’s TV host named Cameron and a charming NASA scientist called Kent. Both projects were conceived and shot as the world was grappling with its new masked reality.

May is now appearing on the horizon, which means this year’s Great Escape will be with us very soon. Yesterday 120 more artists were added to the bill, including Alfie Templeman, Blackhaine, Chrissi, MUNA, Spill Tab, STONE, Bru-C, Casisdead, Kid Kapichi, Lido Pimienta and many more.

Jaigantic Studios with Adam Ripp attached to write and direct the feature film, Variety reported.The movie will dive into the “Uptown Girl” singer’s early life, his discovery by The Hassles’ band manager Irwin Mazur and his working relationship with Clive Davis.“Billy Joel is not involved with this film project. No rights in music, name/likeness or life story will be granted,” a rep for the 72-year-old confirmed to The Post.According to Variety, producers noted that music necessities for the flick are “yet to be determined.”Jaigantic Studios was able to work around Joel by acquiring the life rights to Mazur.

It seems that Caitlyn Jenner has no hard feelings about not being included in the Kardashian-Jenner family’s new Hulu reality series, “The Kardashians”.

Willie Nelson’s sister and original bandmate has died.

Jeremy Gilbertson Picture this: you walk beneath a lighted marquee into a vibe-heavy room and blend into a building crowd. Drink in hand, you and your friends exchange stories of the performer’s previous shows and who was first to discover them. The house music seeds the subtle rise in energy as the stage techs ensure the musical mise-en-scene is set.

A 13-year-old girl has been charged with serious assault after another female was allegedly thrown from a window in Wishaw.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has aimed another swipe at the three Super League clubs - as he refused to even speak their names.

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Republic of Ireland u21s manager Jim Crawford has given Motherwell star Ross Tierney a mention after Rangers' Charlie McCann opted to swap Republic of Ireland for Northern Ireland.

Stacey Dooley celebrated her birthday in style with a sweet gathering with her Strictly Come Dancing pal and boyfriend Kevin Clifton.

An online support group has urged Dundee locals to keep looking for missing woman, Lynn McPaul.

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2K Sports has announced the roadmap for WWE 2K22, with Logan Paul and Mr. T both set to join the wrestling game.Last month it was confirmed that Machine Gun Kelly would be joining WWE 2K22 and now 2K has announced the full roster of additional players that will be joining the game this year.28 more wrestlers will be made available through five different packs in WWE 2K22, released throughout 2022.

Are you a fan of Non-League football? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionThe fan was one of 50 to head down to watch the fixture at Kong Park, Lutterworth and while Warren was booked during the match - it is unknown whether it was for the incident.One Twitter user then said in response: "Hear me out.. the threat ain't great but characters are needed in Non League & my experience is he is a decent lad in the bar after."With a second adding: "My local team, might have to start going to watch."A statement from Lutterworth Town read: "The club does not condone the reaction and it was over the top but players do not come to football as a hobby to be abused by spectators."The player has received a lot of online abuse and he does not deserve that.

Formula One World Championship - and have insisted that it is perfectly legal.Lewis Hamilton and new teammate George Russell debuted the new style in Bahrain testing on Thursday (March 10) - and everyone noticed that the car had tiny side pods.With F1 chiefs admitting a lot of debate will be created by an "extreme interpretation" of the rules, Red Bull boss Christian Horner was forced to deny claims that he questioned the legality of the design.Horner, who oversaw Max Verstappen's controversial victory over Hamilton to claim his first world championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December, was reported to have said that the "spirit" of the sport had been broken.A team spokesperson said: "Christian Horner has not given any interviews regarding Mercedes car. Any quotes being attributed to him this morning are incorrect."With Horner himself told Sky Sports F1: "I was slightly surprised to be reading comments I’m supposed to have been making, but there we go."With Red Bull saying in a statement: "So we are clear, we have made no official comment regarding Mercedes’ car and will not be doing so."Should the design be permitted? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionMercedes' innovative new W13 features minimalist side pods and fins on both sides, which they presumably believe will give them an advantage over rival teams.

This Morning, Saturday Kitchen and Great British Menu, has revealed his thoughts on replacing John Torode and Gregg Wallace, both 55, as a host on MasterChef if they were to ever leave.The Michelin-starred chef praised the BBC One show, which he has appeared on numerous times in the past.John and Gregg have presented the revamped MasterChef since 2005, with the celebrity edition currently airing.Yet, Tom, who has previously assisted the pair, has now discussed whether he would want to host the show at some point in his career.When asked whether he would like to be on MasterChef, he exclusively told Express.co.uk: "Not as a contestant, most definitely not."The nerves of cooking on competition television is way too much.

Gregg Wallace and John Torode are well known for presenting alongside each other on Masterchef.The pair reportedly met during while Torode was working at central London restaurant Quaglino's, which was supplied vegetables by Wallace, and have now been on-screen together for 15 years. But what is their relationship really like off-screen?While the pair are friendly on the show, John has previously claimed he and Gregg have "never really been friends."John told The Mirror in 2007: "It's funny, we've never been friends.

Lisa Faulkner shared a lovely tribute to her husband, John Torode, on Thursday (23 July), as the MasterChef star celebrated his 55th birthday.Alongside three photos taken during the couple's recent staycation, including one picture of John at the beach, and a sweet shot of the two of them posing together at sunset on a balcony in the countryside, the former EastEnders actress wrote: "Happy birthday to my wonderful husband @johntorodecooks."You truly are my everything and I love you so very much, my best friend, my Johno."Going on to compliment her husband of nine months' blue eyes, as she referenced the close-up shot she had shared of John as the first picture on her post, Lisa continued: "Those eyes

John Torode is one lucky man! His wife Lisa Faulkner has paid a heartwarming tribute to him in honour of his 55th birthday on Thursday.READ: All the signs showing Princess Beatrice's close bond with the QueenThe former EastEnders actress shared a series of gorgeous photos of the MasterChef star from their romantic Dorset staycation – including one snap of the couple looking totally in love.WATCH: John Torode and Lisa Faulkner talk six-month wedding anniversary"Happy birthday to my wonderful husband @johntorodecooks," she gushed in the caption.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine has been whisked away to the southwest of England for a mini staycation by her husband . The former actress took to her Instagram page to share a glimpse inside her sunny holiday – and we are envious!she teased in the caption.