TV Chef Loses Job Over Resume Claims - Page 2

Food Network Fan · 03-01-2008, 10:51 PM

There are certainly a lot of stories on the web about this for sure. Here's another.

Food Network's New Host Recipe
Washington Post, United States - 21 hours ago
The Food Network has asked celeb chef Robert Irvine, host of "Dinner: Impossible," to pack his knives and go -- for now.
After reports surfaced last week that Irvine had embellished his r¿sum¿ -- claiming he had worked on Princess Diana's wedding cake, cooked for President Bush and graduated from the University of Leeds, all untrue -- Food Network President Brooke Johnson released a statement yesterday saying Irvine's contract has not been renewed for future seasons. The network will, however, continue airing old shows and producing the remainder of the current season with Irvine as host.
"We appreciate Robert's remorse about his actions, and we can revisit this decision at the end of the production cycle, but for now we will be looking for a replacement host," Johnson said in the statement.

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BerryBaby · 03-02-2008, 12:38 AM

Blah, blah, blah.....give all of this a couple of months and he will be back better and stronger than ever. This isn't the first time something like this happen. Usually, it ends up being much better for the person in question. He's not a politician or someone that will effect our economy. He is a celebrity food chef, so let's see what happens. I still like him.

cyberdoc · 03-02-2008, 08:19 AM

I'm hoping once the initial hype quiets down, and if Robert can keep from stepping into anymore cow patties, that they'll quietly renew his contract.

Food Network Fan · 03-02-2008, 11:23 AM

Did anyone else think it was strange they did a marathon of Robert last night?

Callisto in NC · 03-02-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Food Network Fan

Did anyone else think it was strange they did a marathon of Robert last night?

Redemption attemption!! I'm pretty sure he'll be back on schedule once the hype dies down.

Food Network Fan · 03-02-2008, 12:16 PM

I was wondering if they were trying to see what the ratings were like before they decided to give him the boot for good. Testing the waters so to speak.

isilzha · 03-02-2008, 01:47 PM

I watched the two episodes I saw on last night, and really enjoyed them. I hope they just wait a bit and bring the show back. It really is enjoyable.

Food Network Fan · 03-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Do you want him as the host or do you just like the show and don't care who hosts it?

isilzha · 03-02-2008, 01:54 PM

I think I would still prefer Robert. I don't know if it would work for me with someone else.

I like Chef Besh, but I don't know that I'd like to see him on Dinner Impossible. I'd like to see him get his own show, but not that one.

Food Network Fan · 03-02-2008, 02:03 PM

I could live with that as well.

I loved Robert, I feel betrayed right now but I am not beyond kissing and making up.