Normal Island

[matticus]

It tells you something about his ability to sustain relationships with women.

Oh dear ...

 

[multitool]

Oh dear ...

Expand please.

That is not one, but two replies from you to me. Does this count as an obsession?

 

[Fab Foodie]

I, for one, am shocked. Who would have thought that a former salt of the earth fruit and veg market stall holder, milwall supported and part time football hooligan would make disparaging comments about women? I find it hard to believe that such a chap would ever have called out "lah-velly pear luv - 'ere grab onto me juicy melons.." or made similar vulgar comments.

I think the surprise here is that the media companies that pay him have not had a quiet word in his shell-like...if only to protect their own investment and brand image....
If they can demonstrate that they have and he's continued then he's out to dry, otherwise there's a degree of complicity involved.

 

[Beebo]

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Soggy Bottoms and crusty baps appear to be a running joke on other cooking competitions.

 

[Psamathe]

I think the surprise here is that the media companies that pay him have not had a quiet word in his shell-like...if only to protect their own investment and brand image....
If they can demonstrate that they have and he's continued then he's out to dry, otherwise there's a degree of complicity involved.

BBC management apparently talked to him and warned him about his behaviour in 2018

BBC News also said Wallace had been warned by the BBC after a complaint in 2018, and further incidents had been alleged.
(from https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-...om-masterchef-after-allegations-of-misconduct)

Also reported by the BBC themselves https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7n1e8n721o

Ian

 

[monkers]

Soggy Bottoms and crusty baps appear to be a running joke on other cooking competitions.

Spotted Dick however is a condition that is no laughing matter (though we've all done it!).

 

[glasgowcyclist]

If showing this series would cause upset to the contestants on this series then that could be a reason for not showing it, but afaics there is no indication that this is the case.

For some reason they’re pulling the Christmas specials…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqlnl95lwdo

 

[matticus]

pulling the Christmas specials

eh eh!? Know what I mean, nudge nudge, wink wink. Saaaaay no more!

 

[multitool]

For some reason they’re pulling the Christmas specials…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqlnl95lwdo

Showing them will just prolong the controversy from the BBCs perspective I suppose.

 

[Fab Foodie]

eh eh!? Know what I mean, nudge nudge, wink wink. Saaaaay no more!

On the radio they just keep saying 'Pulling Master Chef'. Has nobody in the Beeb considered this!!!!!

 

[Ian H]

On the radio they just keep saying 'Pulling Master Chef'. Has nobody in the Beeb considered this!!!!!

Having pulled him, will they give him the push?

 

[Ian H]

My spam is getting weirder.

 

[monkers]

My spam is getting weirder.
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Have you got a link? It will make a pleasant distraction to the gender thread.

 

[Ian H]

Have you got a link? It will make a pleasant distraction to the gender thread.

I'm hesitant about putting spam links on an open forum. If you're serious I shall PM you - at your own risk!

 

[monkers]

I'm hesitant about putting spam links on an open forum. If you're serious I shall PM you - at your own risk!

Fair enough, I'll do it the old-fashioned way and work it out with a pencil.

The gender thread makes me glad I didn't throw out that last telephone directory.