Marcus Wareing on MasterChef: The Professionals / © Shine TV
Marcus Wareing has reportedly pulled out of hosting a new TV show from Gordon Ramsay’s production company Studio Ramsay.
The unnamed show features ordinary people looking to improve their cookery skills under the tutelage of Michelin-starred chef Wareing, who also appears as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals.
Filming had been earmarked to take place for the show, which is destined for the BBC, next week – but according to The Sun, the plans are now up in the air after Wareing withdrew.
“Sadly, the format has already fallen apart,” a source told the newspaper. “Last week, Marcus told the producers he didn’t want to do it anymore, leading to the show being halted.”
They added: “It all feels pretty final, but the BBC could try to rescue it in another way. They liked the concept and the talent involved.”
Wareing and Ramsay repaired a decade-old feud ahead of the announcement of the programme in June, at which time Wareing said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside Gordon again. It’s been many years since we last shared a kitchen. I can’t wait to get started.”
Ramsay added: “Marcus and I go back a long way. And I’m delighted we’re coming together to bring this special series to BBC Daytime.”
Filming has since been rescheduled for November and applications for participants have reopened online.
