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MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has shared the adorable gift he bought for his son's birthday.The 59 year old shares five year old Sid with his wife, Anne-Marie Sterpini, 37, who he wed in 2016.The TV judge has previously spoken about how Sid has been diagnosed as autistic, and revealed some of the challenges the family faces dealing with the non-verbal little boy. But now, as the Wallace family mark a huge milestone by welcoming a new member to care for - a guinea pig - Gregg took to Instagram to share that he had gifted his son the adorable Peruvian rodent for his birthday. He posted a picture of Anne-Marie crouched next to a spacious two-level indoor hutch with an attached run for their furry friend to exercise in.

Earlier this month, MasterChef embarked on its 20th season, with Gregg Wallace and John Torode returning to judge the next batch of culinary stars. As the competition returned, John and Gregg have started judging a plethora of amateur cooks as they battle it out through multiple gruelling heats. But Gregg, who ensures he watches every episode, couldn't help but snap at a contestant after they served him an under cooked dish during Thursday's show.

TV chef Tom Kerridge astonishingly shed 12st after fearing an untimely death was on the cards.The Masterchef favourite, 50, revolutionised his life via a basic diet adjustment. At just 40 years old, Tom tipped the scales at 30 stone and engaged in monumental drinking sessions. He often initiated with a pint of Negroni, a classy Italian cocktail blending gin, vermouth and Campari, progressing to guzzle a mammoth 15 pints.

When guests arrived at the four-in-one celebration thrown by Sam Quek for her two children, they might have assumed the jungle theme was a nod to her 2016 stint on I’m a Celebrity. With a backdrop of lush foliage, a zoo-full of model animals and a stunning five tier cake complete with waterfall, the joint Christening and birthday party for three-year-old Molly and Zac, two, had unmistakable notes of the tropics. In fact the decor, created inside a hotel in Merseyside as a scene-setter to a day full of love and laughter, was inspired by the children themselves.

John Torode and Gregg Wallace are back for another series of MasterChef – and this year the iconic show is celebrating its 20th anniversary. “I’m amazed, actually, that we have graced TV screens for 20 years,” confesses John, 58. “It seems to have gone in a flash… and although so many things have not changed, so much has changed.

TV news anchor Narelda Jacobs broke down as she announced her colleague's alleged murder live on air. Holding back tears, Narelda Jacobs read out that police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon was charged with murdering missing TV presenter Jesse Baird, 26 and his boyfriend Luke Davies, 29.

Geordie Shore icon Vicky Pattison delighted her fans this weekend after she shared the downside of sampling several delicious meals, by relatably admitting she needed to unzip her trousers to beat the bloat. The 36 year old stunner revealed the down to earth reality of having tasted a wealth of dishes at the MasterChef studio, as she admitted her leather trousers were feeling a bit too tight after such a mouth watering array of meals.

Gregg Wallace has opened up on feeling "deeply hurt" after receiving immense backlash for sharing his Saturday routine in one magazine feature, as many people judged him for saying he "wouldn't have chosen" to have his son Sid. The Masterchef star, who is married to his Italian wife Anne-Marie Dallaglio, welcomed a little boy nearly five years ago, and he was recently diagnosed with autism. In his interview, which was called "My Saturday" and sees a number of celebrities sharing their own take on their weekend regimes, Gregg commented on a number of his activities.

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, who was once nearly 17 stone and at risk of diabetes and heart attack, has lost an impressive five stone. He achieved this not by dieting, but by making healthier food choices and changing his daily habits. Gregg, 59, decided to ditch snacks, ultra-processed foods and takeaways and instead started cooking healthy meals at home every day.

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has posted rare snaps of his son and daughter as they enjoy a blended family Christmas.The TV star, 59, who has co-hosted MasterChef alongside John Torode since 2005, often keeps his family life out of the spotlight but during the festive season delighted fans by posting a series of snaps.This included moments with his youngest son, Sid, and daughter, Libby, as the siblings came together. Gregg tied the knot with his first wife Christine when he was just 24 years old in 1991, but they split just six weeks later.Two years later the TV star met Denise, a pastry chef and they married in 1999 - they welcomed two children together, son Tom in 1994 and daughter Libby in 1997. He split from Denise after five years of marriage and in 2009 met his third wife Heidi.The pair got hitched in 2010 but just 15 months later their marriage broke down.

Fresh from her stint in the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! jungle, food critic Grace Dent was reduced to tears during a special episode of Masterchef as she was tasked with cooking for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.The 50 year old, who is more often seen critiquing dishes than serving them up, found herself overwhelmed with emotion as she plated up a meal for judges John and Gregg during a special festive edition of the cooking show. The IAC camp-mate, who was forced to withdraw from the show early on medical grounds showed off her impressive culinary skills in the MasterChef: Battle Of The Critics special.

The world of cooking is mourning the loss of celebrity chef Bill Granger, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day at a hospital in London.The Australian food pioneer, known for his appearances on BBC's Bill's Food and as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, was 54 when he died. His family have revealed he died from cancer, which he had been battling for several months prior to his death.

Josie Gibson, the This Morning host and Big Brother 2010 winner, is finding it tough in the jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! as she is missing her son Reggie. During Friday's episode, viewers saw Josie tearfully confessing to former EastEnders actress Danielle Harold: "I just miss my little boy.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Grace Dent has quit he jungle after just one week.The food critic, who had fans worried about her appearance on Sunday night's show, exited the series due to 'medical grounds'. An ITV spokesperson shared: "Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! fans were left puzzled after a star of the show went 'missing' during Friday's episode, 24 November. Medic Bob has been a familiar face in the jungle since the show started in 2002 and is well-loved by viewers.

Gregg Wallace has shared his family's heartbreak following the death of his father-in-law. Sharing a photo of his in-laws, the Masterchef star, 59, posted a sweet tribute to his Instagram page, as he wrote: "Farewell Massimo Sterpini 1957 - 2023 my much loved father in law" Fans were quick to share messages of condolences, with one writing: "Very sorry for your loss Gregg. Our thoughts are with you, Anna, Sid and all your family at this very sad time xx" "Very sorry for your loss Gregg.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here has been back on our screens for just two nights, but fans are already furious and threatening a boycott. While the show itself has been full of entertainment, viewers at home are getting annoyed by the amount of advert breaks during the live show.

A cameraman, who worked on MasterChef Australia, is feared dead following a horrific plane crash, which saw two Viper S-211 Marchetti jets collide mid-air. Cameraman James Rose, 30, is believed to have been onboard one of the aircraft, which collided over Melbourne’s Port Philip Bay. One of the jets was able to successfully land at Essendon Airport, while the other crashed into the water.

was found guilty on June 14 of sexually abusing 10 boys and one girl during the 1990s and 2000s.The youngest victim was nine or 10 years old when the abuse began, while the oldest was molested until the age of 16.Judge Huggett stated that Frost had shown no remorse for his actions, dismissing character references that portrayed him as a protector of young people.“There is no evidence that would permit me to find on balance that he is contrite or remorseful,” she remarked.Frost, appearing via audiovisual link from Shortland Correctional Centre, displayed minimal reaction to the sentencing.Frost believed he was the son of renowned swimming coach Doug Frost, who guided Ian Thorpe to Olympic success.He was however the son of a family friend and did not learn the identity of his biological father until the age of 40.Most of Frost’s offenses occurred at his swimming school in southwest Sydney, in various locations, including the change rooms, kickboard rooms, pool, and deck.Testimonies from victims detailed Frost’s manipulation, encouraging explicit discussions about sex and masturbation, which eventually led to inappropriate physical contact.The court heard accounts of Frost coercing victims into secrecy after assaults.Judge Huggett characterized Frost’s crimes as “opportunistic, impulsive, and spontaneous,” creating an environment that normalized explicit discussions.Frost’s legal proceedings faced complications, with a discharged jury in the first trial in August 2022 due to allegations of bullying and bickering.During the second trial, a non-publication order prevented the media from reporting on evidence until Frost was found guilty.On Thursday, Judge Huggett said Frost, who was in his 20s during the offending, “created

Former The One Show host Matt Baker has had his say on the rumours suggesting he could be heading into the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here jungle later this month.The 45 year old has been linked with the programme on several occasions, but this year, as the start of the show edges closer, Matt is still on the bookies list of people who could be heading Down Under. When speaking exclusively to OK! Matt spoke about the new series, which kicks off on Sunday, 19 November, but he wouldn’t be drawn on the rumours.

The return of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here is now just weeks away, and speculation is mounting about who could be entering the jungle this year. One of the many names linked with the ITV show is Masterchef star Grace Dent, despite her previously slamming the programme.The 50 year old has previously described it as “a puerile venture into starvation, televised constipation and animal cruelty, abbreviated by ads for Iceland £1 curries.” In 2012, she also admitted that she enjoyed watching the award winning show, as she said: “I snap my blinds firmly shut before settling down to watch I’m a Celeb, in fear the theme tune alone devalues my property.” Despite all of that, an insider has told The Sun that she is heading down under for a stint in the famous jungle.They told the publication: “Masterchef fans know Grace for her withering put-downs of contestants’ food and disdain for anything less than stellar cooking.

The latest episode of MasterChef saw the terrifying moment a blender exploded in one of the contestant's faces, forcing them to leave the challenge on medical grounds. Brazilian chef Cristina Maia, 51, was taking part in the Signature Menu round and making a soup, before the blender exploded in her face, leaving her covered in the boiling hot liquid.

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.

Italian-American chef Michael Chiarello died after suffering "an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock", and now a representative for the late star has said doctors "may never know" what caused the reaction. Michael, a celebrity chef in the US who was known for his Italian-influenced California cuisine, had spent a week at the Queen Of The Valley Medical Center in Napa, California, before his death at the age of 61.

Known for being a cheery judge on MasterChef, viewers were appalled to see beloved cook Gregg Wallace eating ‘human meat’ in The British Miracle Meat documentary on Channel 4. After introducing himself as "the bald bloke off the telly", the documentary saw Gregg, 58, enter a factory where workers produced “engineered human meat” in water tanks. Viewers were dumbfounded as they found out the secret Lincolnshire factory of Good Harvest was encouraging people to become a “meat donor” for cash.

Eamonn Holmes has taken a cheeky swipe at his wife and former daytime TV co-host Ruth Langsford's show Loose Women during a joke about retirement.The GB news star, who used to host This Morning with his wife on Fridays, is now presenting his own programme on the channel at the age of 63. During a chat with his co-host Isabel Webster about the difficulties of retiring early in these times, Eamonn said that he had no plans to retire from TV anytime soon, because he wouldn't want to be sat around watching "Loose Women" every day.The sly dig was undoubtedly aimed as a light-hearted tease at his beloved wife, who is also 63, especially as the pair were known for their jibes and quips every Friday on This Morning. "You see, I have no desire to be retired," the Northern Irish star began.

Loose Women fans were left annoyed when panel host Ruth Langsford was unfortunately forced to cut off guest Gregg Wallace during today's show, Monday 19 June. The panellists had been playing around with a light-hearted activity during today's edition, which involved making hats out of shopping bags, so viewers became frustrated when the MasterChef judge had to be cut short.

A post shared by Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver)“I’m in total shock to wake up to the sudden death of chef Jock Zonfrillo. We had the best time working together for this years master chef, I can’t tell how good it was to work with him!” Jamie Oliver said on Instagram.“Jock was very generous to me with his time and spirit in the show and for that I was really grateful…Mellisa, Andy & Jock work as the most inspiring judges and mentors and each have there very own unique view and style…Jock will be so very missed…I can’t believe I’m writing this…”“Saddened by the devastating news of Jock Zonfrillo‘s passing.

Masterchef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo shared his excitement for the show's newest series, just hours before his death.The late chef turned TV star passed away on Sunday in Melbourne, his family shared in an emotional statement, in which they said they were "shattered" by their loss. His death is said to have been unexpected and "sudden", however, it has not been deemed suspicious by police. In Jock's last social media post before his tragic passing, he shared his excitement for the newest series of Masterchef Australia, which was set to air today but has since been pulled in light of Jock's passing.

TV chefs Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver have led those paying tribute to Masterchef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, who passed away unexpectedly at age 46 over the weekend.The late TV star's death was announced by his family, who shared that their hearts had been "shattered" by the loss.The statement reads: "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday." Since the announcement of Jock's passing, tributes have been pouring in across social media, with Gordon Ramsay leading the way as he tweeted: "Saddened by the devastating news of Jock Zonfrillo's passing. "I truly enjoyed the time we spent together on MasterChef in Australia.