"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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91. No, TMZ, it is NOT odd that the St. Pete Times did an "oddly thorough investigation". Irvine swept into St. Pete about 2 years ago tossing about his fabricated past history - including his insistence he should be referred to as Sir Irvine, due to a highly exclusive knighthood bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth. So exclusive the Queen isn't even aware of it! Supposedly he was here to drum up support for 2 new restaurants he was opening - Ooze and Schmooze (and yes, just the names should have made one suspicious!) and claims that he would turn St. Pete into the "new Monaco" (whatever! and why?) It is now 2 years later and Irvine owes money to several local investors and vendors in the 6 figure range and more, there are is no Ooze and Schmooze, no "new Monaco" and no Sir Irvine. Just an eyesore on our beautiful Beach St. Waterfront. Florida seems to be a mecca for scam artists, except this time it was a nationally recognized chef that happened to be a more creative and outrageous liar than usual. I would think that the Food Network would have more concern about "Sir Irvine's" behavior as it places ALL their chefs in a bad light.

Posted at 9:36AM on Feb 19th 2008 by mojodragonfly

92. OH COME ON- THIS WORLD IS NOTHING BUT LIES, OR WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO MAKE OF IT!!
THESE PEOPLE THAT ARE DOING THE JUDGING, I SUPPOSE HAVE NEVER TOLD A LIE IN THEIR LIVES?
LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE& PUT MORE ENERGY INTO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS!!!!!!

Posted at 9:36AM on Feb 19th 2008 by ALL AMERICAN BOY

93. I can't stand Rachel Ray.....she's so all over herself. Didn't like her from the beginning - fraud to get in. I like Robert Irvine - I never once thought he had anything to do w/ THE CAKE. So what. Foodnetwork needs to get there shows together.
I crack myself up, hehe!!! Get's on my nerves - grow up Ray!!! Who cares about your life anyway. Now she looks down on everyone - like she is so much better than everyone else. "Look kids, I'm good and your not".

Posted at 9:41AM on Feb 19th 2008 by van

94. his head is way too tiny for his body

Posted at 9:46AM on Feb 19th 2008 by me

95. From reading the story embedded in this article it sounds like this guy has some major self-image issues. Too bad what he did to that town in Florida -- goes way beyond claims that he made Charles & Di's cake.

Posted at 9:48AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Lizziesmom

96. The Food Network has a lot of great shows... "Impossible" is the most lame of them all

Posted at 9:53AM on Feb 19th 2008 by GMC

97. His cooking is great.. His personality sucks Hey Dirt Bag, I'm British and a damned good cook myself!! And, I might even lie once in awhile!!

Posted at 9:54AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Andy

98. Food Network should have investigated this before they put his show on the air. I love his show and never miss is.
Everyone lies who cares???

Posted at 9:55AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Paula

99. I wonder who he pissed off........

Posted at 9:55AM on Feb 19th 2008 by tigerlily468

100. His show is great, his abilities are astounding, he is a great chef....who really cares who he has ever cooked for. He has great biceps too!

Posted at 9:58AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Tygablue

101. who has not stuffed their pants now and then! Robert still is entertaining and fun to watch.

Posted at 10:02AM on Feb 19th 2008 by flaxseed

102. I would forgive him and let the show stay on the food network. Robert is fantastic, he is fast and funny, he's tops.
I like his show and his abilities are parralell to none. It's not like he committed a mortal sin! Love ya Robert :)

Posted at 10:04AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Jill

103. Ok, so take this guy, Robert Irvine, Piers Morgan from Celebrity Apprentice and any other obnoxious Brit, and start a new BritCom called "Liar, Liar Chaps on Fire" I would watch it!

Posted at 10:06AM on Feb 19th 2008 by Yvette

104. hmmmmm and there is no cake mix of mass destruction either....Does anyone in the entire TV viewing world care if this is true or not......WHat Bullcrap to even have this on the page of top AOL NEWS> Shows that AOL is not concerned with real NEWS>

Posted at 10:09AM on Feb 19th 2008 by DR TIM

105. Check to see if he used HGH as well

Posted at 10:10AM on Feb 19th 2008 by TAr

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