Monica Galetti: Last News

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.

MasterChef: The Professionals returns for its 15th year and judge Monica Galetti is back too.The Kiwi chef took a break last year to focus on her family and restaurant, but says that entering the TV kitchen once again was a “joyous” experience. “I missed it, it’s just wonderful to be back with good friends that I’ve known for many years and to discover new talent,” she says. Monica will be reuniting with long-time judges Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace.

BBC MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace has been replaced by a new judge on the show, after once again going missing.

BBC following a Twitter row in connection with the death of a female journalist. Giles, 53, had co-presented BBC Two's Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby with Monica Galetti for four series ahead of his departure.It was reported that his position had been placed in the spotlight following a Twitter row a year ago after he posted messages relating to the death of Dawn Foster, who had been critical of him.READ MORE: The Chase's Bradley Walsh threatens to leave set because he 'can't deal' with contestantIt is said to have culminated with complaints to the independent press watchdog.Ms Foster had accused him of getting a job at The Times - which he has written for since 1993 - as a restaurant critic and columnist because of his father Alan, the journalist, writer and humorist who died in 2007, prompting him to mock her death online allegedly.The BBC said in a statement: 'We’re sorry to see Giles go and would like to thank him for his contribution over four successful series."Ms Foster died at the age of 34 in July last year after a long period of ill health.

As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee edges nearer, communities across the UK will be gearing up to celebrate. Thousands of street parties are expected to be thrown across the historical bank holiday weekend in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.

food prepared by trained and highly skilled help, also enjoys dabbling in the kitchen herself. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge’s daughter - Princess Charlotte has an adorable small habit she often does when the chefs are at the stove. Whenever the family’s housekeeper starts whipping up the household’s best-loved dishes, the seven-year-old likes to place her toy kitchen set next to theirs.

MasterChef star Monica Galetti has shaved her head in support of her young nephew who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer.The 46 year old documented herself having her signature bleached blonde locks buzzed off in a series of snaps posted to Instagram on Monday as she wrote an emotional post in tribute of her brave nephew Otis. “My 15yr old nephew Otis is en route to begin his battle with first chemotherapy session,” Monica captioned the post. “So I’ve shaved my hair off to show him my love and support.

The One Show with Alex Jones for more than a year now.The musician fronts the evening talk show on most weekdays alongside fellow star Jemaine Jenas.The pair became the permanent hosts of the show last year, after taking over from Matt Baker.However, in an exclusive chat with Express.co.uk, Ronan admitted he didn’t seek out advice from the former presenter.Speaking at the end of last year, he said when asked if he’d asked for any tips: “No, I haven't seen Matt Baker since God knows.“I haven't seen Matt Baker since the last time I was on the show when Matt was hosting.“That was a long time ago because the last time I was a guest, it was Alex and Rylan.“So the time before that was probably two or three years ago when I last saw Matt Baker on The One Show.“There was no plan for me to be a host at the time.“So yeah, I think Matt's gone off to do great things.“He's doing really well but no, I haven't seen Matt in a long time.”Ronan did go on to explain how much he enjoys being part of the show.He added: “I love the team on The One Show.“There's a great bunch of people, all the producers, all the team behind it.“It's a wonderful show to be part of.The nation loves it!“It’s an honour to be part of it.”Elsewhere, Ronan made headlines earlier this week as he performed in Buckingham Palace.He and his co-host Alex presented the special show to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Wednesday.They sat in the Blue Drawing Room as they glammed up for filming.They were joined for chats by chef Monica Galetti and Gyles Brandreth.Ronan also performed his 1999 hit song When You Say Nothing At All in the Music Room.

The One Show fans were not impressed with the swanky location for Wednesday's (February 23) programme.Hosts Alex Jones, 44, and Ronan Keating, 44, were presenting the show from Buckingham Palace alongside former member of parliament Gyles Brandreth and Masterchef star Monica Galetti.The special episode was set-up to mark 100 days until the celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee which will mark her 70 years of service.Celebrations will run from Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June across the UK with a four day bank holiday.However, viewers were not enamoured with the early honouree show as they hit out that it was "cringeworthy".One person wrote on Twitter: "This is all a bit much. Sorry.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will include Mary Berry and MasterChef’s Monica Galetti overseeing a competition to invent a new pudding along with a BBC concert featuring “some of the world’s biggest entertainment stars.”

MASTERCHEF: The Professionals viewers have slammed the popular cooking show for a “disappointing” problem with the dishes. The knives are out for the BBC flagship show hosted by Gregg Wallace, Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing - and it doesn’t look good.

MasterChef: The Professionals has crowned its winner following a nerve-racking final. The hunt for the 15th champion of the culinary contest has seen Birmingham private chef Dan Lee lifting the trophy.

MasterChef has been roasted by veggies for serving up too much meat and fish.The knives are out for the BBC One staple hosted by Gregg Wallace, Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing.MasterChef: The Professionals is in the soup after it featured meat and fish savoury dishes nine times more than vegetarian alternatives.The programme makers insist the recipes reflect "what is happening in professional kitchens up and down the country".But the Vegetarian Society said the focus on meat and seafood risks turning the show into a "dinosaur" that fails to reflect the public's rising tastes.The society, which believes nearly one million people Brits are now vegan, has called for the programme to change direction to cast more vegetarian chefs and

hit show MasterChef. In fact, the pair rarely spend time together outside of their successful careers and have somewhat of a turbulent friendship off-screen.

She added that one show she wants to do above any other is SAS: Who Dares Wins.“But then I think there’s no way I’d let someone get in my face without yelling back!” the chef added. Monica is married to husband David, the head sommelier at London Mayfair restaurant, Le Gavroche. The couple have a daughter together, who Monica doesn’t neglect to share photos of on social media. She explained that one of her dreams is to watch the Samoan sunset with her family. The star, in full view of her 189,000 followers, shared a photo of herself with David and Anais on her daughter's birthday in October 2020, saying: "Celebrating our 14yr old Babygirl today... she’s growing into a kind, caring and strong young woman...

Radio Times: "He says that if I get fed up with something, he turns around and I’m gone."I’ve just walked off while he’s still talking!"The popular BBC programme sees the two hosts visit famous and lavish hotels across the world.During their stays, they take on various jobs to find out how things really work at the establishments.Filming for the new series is currently underway, but the locations have all been dependant on Covid travel restrictions.However it's worked out well for Monica."I’m currently filming the last episode of the series in London," she said."It’s been great being able to nip back to my restaurant [Mere] in the evening!"She went on: "Filming has all been dependent on the travel green list."For example, we were supposed

MASTERCHEF viewers were left "sick to their stomachs" when blood poured out of a liver after being served. The latest episode of the Professionals series saw four chefs try to impress Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace.

MASTERCHEF: The Professionals returned to our screens last night with an array of delicious cuisine on display - but viewers were more distracted by Greg Wallace's appearance. Monday night’s episode saw fans of the show reunited with Gregg, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti as they judged the first four competitors of the hit BBC show’s 14th season.

BBC Two.Jokingly revealing that she loves any pool she can "push Giles into", Monica went on to admit a visit to an extraordinary hotel left her wishing  by her side.Speaking about her once in a lifetime visit to Giraffe Manor, a hotel in Kenya where giraffes interact with guests, the Michelin-starred chef made a surprise revelation.Speaking to the Radio Times about her experience, she said: "The place I most missed my husband and family was when I stayed at Giraffe Manor, which is a crazy hotel in Kenya where giraffes wander around sticking their necks in through the top-floor windows for snacks".She continued: "I was like, 'I love you to pieces, Giles, but you’re not who I want to be here wMonica revealed the trip left her missing chef

Alex Webb has been crowned the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2020.

MasterChef: The Professionals viewers were left baffled on Tuesday night when the show announced it had edited out one of the four contestants.