Pete Evans responds to being replaced by Nigella Lawson
Pete Evans has responded to the news that he is set to be replaced on My Kitchen Rules.
The controversial celebrity chef, who has come under fire in recent years for his stance on the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine mandates, will be replaced on the upcoming season of the cooking show by Nigella Lawson.
As the news of his replacement was made public, the former TV judge took to his Telegram account to wish the show and his friend Manu Feildel luck for the new season.
“I wish Channel 7, the crew and my dear mate Manu all the very best on their upcoming series,” he posted on the platform.
“I will always cherish the many years we spent together, creating so many wonderful memories.”
Pete was dropped by Channel 7 in 2020 after ratings for the popular show tanked.
Around the time of his departure, the former TV personality was involved in a string of controversies including claiming coronavirus could be eradicated by a $14,990 “BioCharger” device he plugged on Facebook.
On Sunday, British cooking queen Nigella Lawson announced she would be joining the show for the new season, and that she "can't wait" for the new experience.
“Going to restaurants can be a treat, but for me, the true story of food is told through the cooking we do at home,” the 62-year-old said.
“So, to have the chance to champion home cooks and be given the intimate privilege of being invited into people’s homes to eat their food fills me with gratitude and excitement in equal measure!"
“I’m so looking forward to working with Manu too. Although he’s a chef and I’m a home cook, the fact is we both just want to eat good food. I feel I’ve got a lot to learn from him, but just know we’ll have a lot of fun in the process. I can’t wait!”
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