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"Impossible" Chef Caught in Very Possible Lies

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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76. 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

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

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

78. 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

79. 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

80. americans will take any old englis accent!! who is this fella?, he isnt known in the uk.

Posted at 4:05PM on Feb 19th 2008 by noyankhere

81. #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

82. Who cares... I like his show, hes intertaining....

Posted at 9:30AM on Feb 19th 2008 by holly

83. Who cares? I did not start watching the show because he design some stupid cake for whom ever who is now divorce> the show is great- Robert is great- and if Food Network try and remove his show because of it- It's their lost-the show is great-creative and Food Network needed his type of show for excitement -thats my take on the matter

Posted at 12:36PM on Feb 29th 2008 by ohnsherra

84. Actually he is a designer of coffins maker .

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

85. Big freakin deal! Rectard Ray lied and sucked major d**k to get on the food network. Sandra Lee continues to lie to this day about her backgrounds... WHO CARES.

If they want to oust Robert, then they need to chuck those other two yahoos who have nothing more to contribute than how to open a 10,000 mg of sodium seasoning packet and a box of chicken stock.

GET A LIFE, LEWZERS!

Posted at 8:06AM on Feb 19th 2008 by IsisRaen

86. #85...LArry, I love men, just hate Chefs. They are arrogant, conceeded, and liars. I work with them to this day and still roll my eyes everytime they try to brag about something they did. Breakfast in bed? Never had it. Chefs work late hours, sleep all day, and hate to cook at home. They like to go out on thier days off and demand that McDonalds be a 5 star, and go to a 5 star restaurant and complain that they can do it better.

Posted at 8:28AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Susan

87. Hahaha The food network has removed his biography.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ie/article/0,3151,FOOD_28496_5222126,00.html

Posted at 8:49AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Barbara

88. I'm from the UK and I've never heard of this bloke. No wonder he skipped over the pond and is trying his luck with you guys. Obviously didn't have enough talent to make something of himself here.

Posted at 8:56AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Ali

89. You all should read the article by the SPT. This guy is a fraud.

Posted at 9:07AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Jennisyn

90. HEH, thats my story!!! Check out Tuesday St Pete Times, more news.....I told you guys about this!!!! THANKS????????

Posted at 9:14AM on Feb 19th 2008 by GREATNECK

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