I was on MasterChef – it cost me a grand just to buy the food I needed, I barely slept during filming and show runners even stitched me up with the wrong ingredients

As an ardent fan of Masterchef, I can’t help but be in awe of the relentless dedication and sheer grit it takes to survive the high-pressure kitchen. Having read about Anthony O’Shaughnessy’s journey, I find myself even more captivated by the show. The amount of time, effort, and resources he poured into his culinary creations is truly commendable.

Masterchef is back on our TVs for a celebrity edition, as competitors aim to win over John Torode and Gregg Wallace with their culinary skills.

32 expert chefs typically participate in the intense culinary contest, aiming to secure the title of the 2023 MasterChef champion by cooking in the competition’s kitchen.

The show runs for seven weeks, testing the chefs on their culinary skills across various high pressured challenges. 

And one former semi-finalist has given an insight into the intense environment and how much it costs to be involved. 

In a chat with Metro, it was Anthony O’Shaughnessy – the one who made an application for the show back in 2018 – who shared his experiences from the series.

To prepare for his audition, Anthony shared that he needed to bring a dish already prepared, having journeyed from his hometown of Teesside to Glasgow.

Previously employed as the Head Chef at Blackfriars Cookery School in Newcastle, he had been selected for the cooking show. In preparation, he meticulously rehearsed his recipes and disclosed that he invested approximately a grand on the necessary ingredients.

Anthony mentioned that you’re investing a considerable amount of money in testing dishes, as well as locating the necessary time for this process.

As a seasoned home cook, I’ve learned that the key to perfecting my culinary creations lies in tireless experimentation. Over the years, I’ve found myself investing quite a bit into my kitchen adventures – often more than I initially anticipated. The latest show I participated in was no exception. I diligently spent over a thousand dollars on ingredients, tirelessly testing and tweaking recipes until I got them just right. While it may seem extravagant to some, these experiences are invaluable to me as a chef – each failure, each success, contributing to my ever-expanding culinary knowledge.

Although the show’s crew purchases the food for the MasterChef kitchen, issues don’t always unfold as expected.

As a devoted enthusiast, let me share an incident: Once, I was about to prepare my favorite dish, the tantalizing Teesside delicacy known as parmo. Craving that distinctive orange cheddar cheese, I made a request, only to find they were puzzled by it. I believe it might not be a common choice in the Southern regions.

‘They provided me with white cheese, normal cheddar.’

Additionally, it was disclosed that extended shooting hours are a common occurrence for contestants not residing near the production studios.

He was travelling between Teesside and London, meaning early morning and late nights.

He said: ‘I’d get in around two in the morning and then it was up at five o’clock for filming. It was really tiring.’

Following the debut of Celebrity MasterChef on BBC on Tuesday evening, it was Snoochie Shy who became the initial contestant to be dismissed.

In a recent turn of events, the 32-year-old radio host and cookery show presenter was eliminated from the initial rounds because her culinary creations did not meet the approval of judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

As a long-time fan of celebrity culture and cooking shows, I must say that seeing This Morning’s Craig Doyle, Geordie Shore’s Charlotte Crosby, radio presenter Edith Bowman, Steps popstar Ian ‘H’ Watkins, and Snoochie donning aprons this week is quite intriguing. Growing up watching these individuals in various roles, it’s fascinating to see them stepping out of their comfort zones and taking on a new challenge.

As your go-to lifestyle guide, I’m excited to share that we’re diving headfirst into a culinary adventure! Over the course of four action-packed weeks, we’ll be putting our celebrity friends’ cooking prowess to the test with three scrumptious episodes each week. So, buckle up and join me on this delicious journey!

Leaving, she remarked, “It’s unfortunate to depart, yet I’m aware of the numerous mishaps in that kitchen. So, I had no choice but to leave. Once home, I plan to unwind with a glass of wine and relax.”

MasterChef is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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2024-08-17 10:34