"Impossible" Chef Caught in Very Possible Lies

Posted Feb 18th 2008 6:10PM by TMZ Staff

The hard-ass British chef who stars in Food Network's "Dinner: Impossible" is finding that spinning tall tales about one's background is no cakewalk -- and now the network says it's investigating his alleged misrepresentations. Oh, deah.

Robert Irvine has claimed all over the place that he'd helped design Prince Charles and Princess Di's wedding cake, among other things. But after an oddly thorough investigation by the St. Petersburg Times, Irvine admits he didn't really bake it -- or have anything to do with it ... and that's just the icing.

"It's unfortunate if Robert embellished the extent of his culinary experiences," said a Food Network rep. "We are investigating the matter and taking the necessary steps to ensure the accuracy of all representations of Robert on Food Network and foodnetwork.com."

Irvine had no further comment today.


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61. What are you guys talking about!!

Posted at 12:26AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Ew!

62. This goes to prove you can't believe everything you see on TV!

Posted at 1:10AM on Feb 19th 2008 by amyapitz

63. Well at least he didn't get caught in a lie over a B.J. in the kitchen with a 21 year old waitress . . . makes the wedding cake froasting a little salty.

Posted at 1:42AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Bill Clinton

64. Food Network doesn't have a biography up for him. They have one for every other host. I'm guessing they pulled it down. Ouch!

Posted at 1:51AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Joe

65. Who cares? I love Robert Irvine and love his show!!!! So the Food Network is full of pure and perfect people? I don't think so!!

Posted at 2:05AM on Feb 19th 2008 by oyeah

66. Personally, I think the man is amazing

Posted at 2:10AM on Feb 19th 2008 by DBumgarner

67. He must be a friend of George W. Bush? I suppose he hides weapons of mass destruction in large pots of soup? And CIA microphones in his large cakes?

Posted at 2:21AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Archie Bunker

68. Is Robert Irving dumb??!! YES! He obviously wants the fame and money. Wasn't he ever taught that all your lies will catch up with you eventually???? I have watched his show, Dinner Impossible since it first aired on the food network. So I know for a fact that they always say, he was chef to some of the presidents and the important people. So that means Robert knows how they introduce him on his show, why didn't he just tell the producers and directors of his show that those comments about him were false???? Dinner Impossible WAS one of my favorite shows but after reading what they have discovered about him and his answers to the questions he was asked, I AM NOT AND WILL NOT CONTINUE TO WATCH DINNER IMPOSSIBLE! The show should now be called, DINNER IMPOSTOR!

Posted at 4:57AM on Feb 19th 2008 by LJSmiley

69. I know I didn't just say thatm wtf!

Posted at 5:52AM on Feb 19th 2008 by RoughDaddy

70. I was amrried to a chef. I work with chef's everyday. they all lie!! Never met one that didn't. They always lie aobut what they ahve done, what they can do, and take credit for other peoples works and ideas. Its unreal, so this is no surprise.

Posted at 6:15AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Susan

71. I sure hope you feel better Robert. The truuth always sets you free.

Posted at 6:34AM on Feb 19th 2008 by reed

72. Juan, where is my rolling pin. I will whack you in the head for not coming home last night. That's it. I have had it and I am moving out to be a culinary chef. I will not care what the kids think. You can have them.

Posted at 6:44AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Juanita

73. Chefs are generally eccentric dramatic people. They are very creative so they have all different types moods and personality. It is an art and you know how sensitive artist are. I question every chef I encounter because I know what a grulling competitive business it is.

Posted at 6:54AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Cher

74. #77 / susan;

you sound really disappointed with men in general.

surely breakfast in bed over time turned into a doggy bag;

Posted at 7:33AM on Feb 19th 2008 by larry doby

75. Actually he is a designer of coffins maker .

Posted at 7:59AM on Feb 19th 2008 by I KNOW HIM

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